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Gear Outdoors

Outdoors

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Why The Field Watch Is The Ultimate Spring Watch
By Beau Hayhoe
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Upgrade Your Outdoor Kit with the Best Pants for Alpine Adventures

Every part of your #OOTD counts on the trail or the slopes, starting from the ground up.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

They've explored 10,000 miles together. Here are their essentials.

By Lola Méndez
Everything You Need to Take on the Trail—and Look Good Doing It
Outdoors
Everything You Need to Take on the Trail—and Look Good Doing It

Working up a sweat doesn't mean you have to settle for looking like a slob.

By Jen Glennon
Accessories
GORUCK x Huckberry Slick GR2

With long-distance and international travel becoming more of a possibility, it's time to invest in some quality travel gear. Huckberry has once again turned to the experts at GORUCK for an exclusive travel bag built with military-grade precision. The GORUCK x Huckberry Slick GR2 is made with highly water-resistant materials…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Shinola x Benchmade Carbon Fiber Crooked River Pocket Knife

We've long been impressed by Shinola's approach to timepieces, homegoods, and accessories. Form and function combine beautifully for a piece of gear that works exceptionally well and looks great. Same goes for the excellent pocket knife brand Benchmade. Combine the two and you have a match made in heaven. Shinola…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Snow Peak and Rumpl Are Back With a New NanoLoft Takibi Blanket

Rumpl is a brand most famous for their puffy outdoor blankets. Snow Peak is a half-century-old Japanese outfitter renowned for everything from portable grills to silicone glasses and everything in between. A collaboration between these two brands is an absolute no-brainer, which is why they joined forces a couple years…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Helinox X Bodega Natural Habitat Collection

Who says outdoor gear has to look clinical? Well, Helinox just collaborated with Bodega to create boldly patterned outdoor equipment that's welcoming, unique, and truly colorful. The Natural Habitat Collection consists of Helinox's packable outdoor chair, table, and cot emblazoned with Bodega's colorful leaf and urban enviro camo print in…

By Amos Kwon
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Entertainment
Brad Leone’s Field Notes for Food Adventure

Looking to upgrade your chef skills in the great outdoors? Want to cook a killer meal on your next camping trip? Pick up a copy of Field Notes for Food Adventure. This guide penned by Bon Appetit chef and YouTube personality Brad Leone features recipes and how-to cooking tips alongside…

By John A. Paradiso
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