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Inside Nepal Now: COVID-19 Strikes One of World’s Poorer Nations

GearJunkie contributor Christophe Noel arrived in Nepal just days before the government implemented sweeping travel restrictions. This is what it’s like inside Nepal now.

Written by Christophe Noel March 28, 2020

Airbnb Wants to Give You $100,000 to Design a Wacky Rental

Always wanted to live in a “nonconventional” home? Airbnb’s Unique Fund is here to help make your wildest dreams come true.

Written by Mary Murphy March 23, 2020

Canceled by Coronavirus: Outdoor Events, Show Postponements, and Reschedule Dates

The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled or postponed dozens of events across the country, including many outdoor industry trade shows and athletic competitions. These are all…

Written by Mary Murphy March 20, 2020

‘Shelter in Place,’ Officials Tell Colorado Mountain Town

Healthcare workers plan to test everyone in San Miguel County for COVID-19, where residents of the town of Telluride face a shelter-in-place order.

Written by Sean McCoy March 19, 2020

Is My Workout Still Safe? How Coronavirus Is Changing Gyms

With the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreaks and new cases popping up in the U.S., gyms across the country are changing their policies.

Written by Mary Murphy March 12, 2020

This Is the Most Compact Camper Trailer We’ve Seen Yet

This compact travel trailer is only about 3 feet long, but it expands to sleep two adults in a 7-foot camper light enough to tow…

Written by Sean McCoy March 12, 2020

Coronavirus Kills Everest: China Shuts Down Tibet Climbs

Over fears of an outbreak of COVID-19 around base camp, China halted all Everest expeditions from the north side of the mountain.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 11, 2020

Watch Crazy Canadians Paddle the Grand Canyon in Tandem Canoes

‘The Canyon by Canoe’ is an ode to both the history of the canoeing and the crazy future the sport holds.

Written by Mary Murphy March 10, 2020

Get a Rental Car Outfitted for the Mountains

New Colorado car-share Titus Adventure Company provides carbon-offset, overland-outfitted 4×4 vehicles that you can rent.

Written by Berne Broudy March 09, 2020

Hilarious Posters Illustrate Terrible National Park Reviews

If the fact that some people leave terrible reviews of national parks surprises you, then we’re on the same page.

Written by Mary Murphy March 06, 2020

Take Your Adventure Anywhere: Gregory’s Travel Packs Are Built on Tradition

Gregory, the backpack brand that brought us the well-known Baltoro hiking pack and the Alpinisto mountaineering pack has been extending into adventure travel products over…

Written by Sponsored Post March 02, 2020

Travel Tips From the Pros: ‘Lost in the Wild’ Host Kinga Phillips

Travel practice makes perfect. Learn from expert travelers with simple tricks, hacks, and recommendations to make every journey better.

Written by Sean McCoy February 25, 2020

EDC Slingshot, Modernized Yurt, and More: Emerging Gear

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.

Written by Mary Murphy February 20, 2020

An 870-Stair Approach: This Limestone Climbing Is Insane

Follow along as Jonathan Siegrist climbs some of the most difficult routes in China.

Written by Mary Murphy February 19, 2020

Box Truck Tiny Home: How This Couple Made It Work

One British Columbia-based couple decided to downsize their lives in order to save money and chase adventure — and that meant living in a box…

Written by Mary Murphy February 18, 2020

Coronavirus Spreads to French Ski Chalet

Coronavirus recently struck a group of people from several countries across Europe at a ski chalet in France.

Written by Mary Murphy February 17, 2020

Ski & Surf: Getting the Best Out of Vancouver Island

Dreaming of skiing and surfing in the same day? Here’s how to pull off one of the world’s few ski-to-surf trips on Vancouver Island.

Written by Morgan Tilton February 11, 2020

Northern Journey: Driving a Camper to the Arctic

After 4 years of RVing across the U.S., this couple is venturing on their biggest journey yet — a trip north through Canada and Alaska…

Written by Mary Murphy February 11, 2020

‘Stealth’ Camping: How to Live in a U-Haul Van

This Canada-based YouTuber is taking camping to a whole new — and very different — level. Want to know how to live in a van?…

Written by Mary Murphy February 05, 2020

Hot Deal: YETI Drops Drinkware Prices by 25%

What’s better than a YETI sale, you might wonder? A price drop on some of YETI’s most popular drinkware products.

Written by Mary Murphy February 04, 2020

Travel for Work? Try This Full-Body Strength Circuit

This traveling fitness instructor wants to help everyone stay in shape, even when you have access to minimal or no equipment.

Written by Mary Murphy January 30, 2020

Want to Ski the Alps? Learn From the Locals

Want to know more about the adventure and mystique of the Alps? Like watching athletes navigate steep couloirs and drop into sick lines? This ski…

Written by Mary Murphy January 29, 2020

Stuck on Space? 4 Workouts to Try When Traveling

These travel-friendly workout sessions can be done almost anywhere. And you don’t even need equipment to do them.

Written by Mary Murphy January 28, 2020

Cabins to Campsites: America’s 10 Best Hipcamps

Looking for a place to pitch a tent or maybe a more luxurious glamping option? Hipcamp offers outdoorsy places to stay across America, and these…

Written by Sean McCoy January 03, 2020

Wild, Remote, Unforgiving: Cycling Mountains in Tajikistan

In this film from The Service Course, two cyclists ride through the Pamir mountains, along a silk trading route, and into the wild in Tajikistan.…

Written by Mary Murphy January 02, 2020

Single-Use Plastic Alternatives: Eco-Friendly Travel Essentials

Stay healthy and eco-friendly with these simple adventure accessories at home and abroad.

Written by Morgan Tilton December 17, 2019

Want to Drive the Pan-American Highway? This Guy Will Show You How

Follow along on Instagram as Dan Grec relives his Pan-American Highway overland adventure. He’ll provide plenty of how-to advice along the way.

Written by Bryon Dorr December 17, 2019

Mike Horn Makes History: Circles Globe, Treks Both Poles

For the first time in known history, a human being has sailed the seas, trekked the jungles, and skied both poles to circumnavigate the entire…

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 09, 2019

Working in the Himalayas From an RV in the Rockies

In early 2019, we sold everything, packed up an RV, and said goodbye to a fixed address.

Written by Sponsored Post December 06, 2019

10 Affordable DIY Hunting Road Trips for 2020

Thinking of hitting the road for a 2019 DIY hunting trip? GearJunkie’s Jace Bauserman has dialed in 10 destinations to put on your list.

Written by Jace Bauserman December 05, 2019

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