Free Gear Fridays: 2-Week Campervan Adventure Rental Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a 2-week campervan rental from Travellers Autobarn!
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Watch: Bikepacking Italy From Town to Trail
Two friends, Francesco D’Alessio and Giorgio Frattale, decide to dedicate a video tribute to their native land. It’s a celebration of life, wilderness, and exploration.
Save on Travel Gear: Backcountry Sale Happening Now
Dreaming of your next big adventure? Until October 13, you can save 20 percent on full-price travel gear at Backcountry. Use the promo code TRAVEL20 at checkout to claim your savings.
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‘Climbing Blind’: Paraclimber Lead Climbs Iconic Sandstone Tower
Jesse Dufton, who’s competed at and won climbing events worldwide, attempts to be the first blind person to lead climb the iconic Old Man of Hoy sea stack in Scotland.
Watch: 2,000 Miles by Bike and Surfboard
Friend duo Cooper Thomas and Pius Kazimieraitis, aka the Coastal Sifters, quit their jobs to tour the coast by bike — surfing and picking up trash along the way.
Space-Saving Solutions for Campervan Living
A van provides a great space to build a custom adventure vehicle. But while vans have more interior space than many cars and trucks, they still have limited square footage. Here, we offer tips to plan your van build.
Nepal’s Adventure Industry Grapples With Climate Change
As the fall travel season begins in Nepal, radical weather in the Himalayas conspires to thwart the travel plans of thousands of adventure-seekers. What’s a traveler to do?
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Review: The Fast-Charging Power Station That Blew Up Kickstarter
The EcoFlow Delta 1300 battery powers your work and play tools emissions-free. And it claims to recharge faster than any other battery-based generator. No wonder it’s nearing $2 million on Kickstarter.
Adventure Insurance: Spot Launches Zero-Deductible Coverage for the Outdoorsy
Insurance provider Spot gives athletes, travelers, and adventurers $20,000 of accident coverage with no deductible for $20 a month.
Salomon Celebrates Women Outdoors With Gear, Getaway Contest
Salomon believes women can be any type of beautiful: bold, brave, dirty, well-dressed, courageous, spunky, sweaty, or sparkly. And to celebrate those faces of beauty outdoors, it’s offering a big giveaway!
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Deuter Crafts Sustainable, PFC-Free Packs That Go the Distance
Deuter built its AViANT Series packs to be multifunctional, cross-training superstars that can help meld busy lives and adventure.
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This New Zealander Is on a Quest for Inclusive Adventure
After recovering from a cliff-jumping injury, a New Zealander finds new adventure. Check out his story now in this short film.
komoot App Aims to Make Planning and Sharing Routes Easy
Komoot has an extensive network of routes in Europe. Now it’s time for the U.S. to see what all the hype is about.
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Nepal Will No Longer Allow Plastic on Everest
Nepal recently wrapped up its 45-day Everest Cleaning Campaign. But trash removal on the world’s highest mountain is going to take a lot more effort.
Patagonia Recycled Black Hole Gear Tote: First Look
Patagonia reused 10 million plastic bottles to create the new Black Hole Bag line. We tested the 61L mega-tote for this review.
Video: Is Alaska the Ultimate Surf Destination?
Surfers take note: Alaska may be cold, but it has some of the best surf around. The new film ‘Within Reach’ uncovers what makes the northern land worth visiting.
How to Quickly Earn the Southwest Companion Pass
Here’s your guide on how to quickly earning a Southwest Airlines Companion Pass with you travel credit card.
How to Pet a Bison
With another round of questionable behavior in the books for summer 2019, the National Park Service finally caved and provided instructions for petting a bison.
Video: Ben Gravy Surfs All 50 States
YouTuber and novelty wave fanatic Ben Gravy just surfed his 50th state.
The Other Tahiti: How to Find Extra Adventure
Run away from the beach to experience the real islands of Tahiti.
10 Million Plastic Bottles: Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Now 100% Recycled
Spacious, dependable, and tough as nails, Patagonia Black Hole bags and duffels are favorites of adventure-seekers worldwide. And now Patagonia makes the whole line with recycled materials.
What About ’25 Yards’ Is So Hard to Understand?
An idiot pets a bison in Yellowstone National Park. Meanwhile, a half-dozen people film from just feet away.
Better Than New: Up to 68% Off Used Gear at REI
Go easy on the planet — and your wallet! — with pre-loved gear. REI’s Used Gear online shop makes it easier than ever to reduce, reuse, and get outside.
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Take a Break With This Killer Timelapse of the French Alps
This beautiful timelapse of the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps is stunning, calming, and the perfect mini-break for your work day.
7 Tips for Traveling Consciously
LifeStraw water filters and purifiers have made traveling off the grid safer and simpler. But that’s just one choice humans can make to move around more consciously. Here are some tips.
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You Can Rent Jimmy Chin’s Adventure Van This Summer
Ever wanted to test out this whole van life thing? Now you can rent out a well-traveled adventure van owned by none other than Oscar-winning director, photographer, and adventurer Jimmy Chin.
Why America’s 1st Olympic Surf Team Is Training in the Desert
The sport of surfing is preparing for the Olympic Games in 2020. And new technology has top surfers headed to the Texas desert to train. We traveled to Texas to learn more.
National Hammock Day: Save Up to 60%
July 22 is National Hammock Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than snagging a great deal on a new hammock.
Top-Selling: What GearJunkie Readers Bought in June
From a record-setting tripod to the ultimate camp chair, theses are the top-selling products GearJunkie readers bought in June.
Free Gear Fridays: Win the KEENs of Your Dreams
This week, we’re giving away a free pair of KEENs. If you win, you get to choose a pair of sandals, shoes, boots, or any other style you want. Enter now for your chance to win!
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5 Epic Adventures Just Outside Zion National Park
In 2018, Zion National Park saw 4.3 million visitors, making it fourth on the list of most visited U.S. national parks. But just down the road is a less-visited wonderland, the crowd-free town of St. George, Snow Canyon State Park, and “Greater Zion.” This is what you need to know to skip the crowds.
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