Ask any thru-hiker, and theyll tell you that the experience of completing a long-distance trail can be addictive. Our bodies crave the freedom of backpacking, the daily exercise of hiking, the camaraderie of trail life, and the simple pursuit of a destination. Its what draws people back to the trail again and again. And its the subject matter of the...

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

　　Rucking is simply walking while carrying weight in a backpack. The term originates from the word rucksack, and we all know what that is. The military officially terms it foot marches walking with weight is a primary activity to prepare for military entrance tests. 　　Im a curmudgeon and scoffed at what seemed like a marketing ploy to create a fitness...

　　Today, Full Speed Ahead (FSA) recalled more than 12,000 Gossamer Pro AGX+ cranksets, sold alone and installed on complete bikes. In its recall notice, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) noted the crank arm can come loose and detach, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider. 　　The CPSC said it received 277 reports of bicycle crankarms loosening or...

　　The Mega Cruiser is the largest 44 Toyota has ever built. Its primary purpose was for military, police, and fire/rescue duties, while just a few were made for civilians. 　　This vehicle is similar to the H1 Hummer, but with Toyota reliability and Japanese style built in. 　　 　　(Photo/Bring-a-Trailer) Rare Cruiser The Mega Cruiser was sold in Japan only, from 1996...

　　On backcountry hunts, battery energy is oh-so-precious. What you carry back there is all you’ve got. In an age where our smartphones have become our main GPS units, battery energy is something I don’t mess around with. 　　I’ve used a nearly endless list of charging blocks, but none of them — and I mean none of them — come close...

　　Synthetic insulation avoids the main weakness of down insulation by remaining functional and warm when wet. When caught unaware by stormy weather, synthetic insulated jackets will not lose their loft, as opposed to down, which will clump up and lose a lot of its insulating properties. 　　Additionally, synthetic insulation is significantly cheaper than down, is vegan-friendly, and tends to be...

　　Cheap car covers are often more trouble than trying to save a few dollars. When it comes to shielding your vehicle from the elements when parked outside, sometimes it can be a real headache. And we’re not talking about the effort it takes to cover and uncover a vehicle. 　　A variety of challenges are faced by car owners. The suns...

　　In 2005, Temple University college student Liz Pagonis walked into the Philadelphia Runner store to shop for shoes. She’d been running for fitness and “to get around the city,” she says. She soon joined the store’s group runs, then began working the retail floor part-time. She soon became a full-time employee. Ten years later, she’s the store’s chief marketing officer....

　　Whats better than a sweepstakes for a free trip to Yosemite National Park and a luxury stay once you’re there? Through MTN Dew’s National Parks Week sweepstakes, people have the chance to make that a reality and win a few other luxury runner-up experiences. 　　National Park Week is April 20-28, 2024, and MTN DEW is giving away a series of...

　　When it comes to outdoor sports, we like to think of ourselves as equal opportunity here at GJ. Thats why Emerging Gear includes the coolest new releases from a variety of outdoor sports, from running, hiking, and camping to kayaking, cycling, skiing, and even outdoor photography. 　　Whether youre looking for something specific or just window shopping, this is where youll...

　　Birders and baseball fans alike may perk up when they see the latest ad from DirecTV starring Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson. 　　DirecTV is promoting its latest no-dish-needed coverage of baseball with an ad campaign featuring the famous fireballer converting old satellite dishes into miniature ballparks —made especially for birds! Whats more, you can win a dish-based ballpark —or...