For backpackers and runners alike, the weight of your shoes (or boots) really matters. There is a direct correlation between how heavy your feet are and how much energy your body burns. Research has found for every 100 g of weight added to a backpacker’s feet, their “oxygen cost” rises...
While my dog does love when we go camping, he’s most active with me on day-to-day adventures. And as most pet owners can attest, it’s always fantastic when your dog is happy joining you at a friend’s, the park, camping, or on vacation. Of course, a new environment can at...
Merino wool is a pretty magical fabric. It’s lightweight, it wicks away moisture and odors, and it helps thermoregulate (that is, it’s breathable). That being said, there are some tradeoffs for this wonder textile. It can be more fragile and less durable, both in wearing and washing, which is why...
Headlamps are a hotly contested item here in the GearJunkie office. We each have our favorites, and the arguments get hot over the most important headlamp features, specs, and user interfaces. So this year, we took them to the field and put them to the test head-to-head. We compared their...
I love gear storage and organization solutions, but I don’t typically seek out the fancy options. Look around my garage and you’ll find shoeboxes holding mittens, winter hats, and headlamps. Nearby two $11 plastic totes are filled with different helmet/goggle combinations and four pairs of ski boots. Under the stairs,...
In the U.S., an astounding 300,000 people live with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Despite the numbers, it’s hard for athletes who use wheelchairs to find outdoor and sports equipment to get back to the slopes, the court, or the trail. To address this disparity, the Kelly Brush Foundation launched the...
A tip from a concerned angler in Michigan led to the conviction of six Colorado men for poaching salmon, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported. The group was fishing on the Manistee River, on Michigan’s lower peninsula, when wildlife officials caught up to them and confiscated over 460...
Few things are more exciting than the approach of spring turkey hunting. For many hunters, it marks the end of a long winter and a much-needed return to the field. Often, spring turkey is one of the first hunts for youth hunters and one of the most accessible hunts for aging...
Unless I am at a campsite where I’m planning on sticking around for a few days, I don’t want to put a ton of effort into cooking. If I didn’t know it would taste so horrible, I might just heat up a hot dog with a lighter. That being said,...
This week, three lucky winners will receive a pair of Danner Mountain 600s to up their hiking game. More on the Prize Crafted to withstand rugged and wet Pacific Northwest weather, Danner chose lightweight leather and lined the Mountain 600 with waterproof Danner Dry. Also, the Danner Mountain 600’s midsole...