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Gear Outdoors

Outdoors

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The Sunglasses You Should Be Wearing This Summer, According to An Expert
By Beau Hayhoe
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Outdoors
Our Favorite Finds From Bespoke Post’s Fourth of July Sale

Up to 50% off. These are the pieces we'd grab before they're gone.

By Cool Material
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Outdoors
The Iconic REEF Fanning Sandal Just Hit Legal Drinking Age

Four new models join the family of clever, beach-bum approved sandals featuring a bottle opener in the sole

By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in June 2026.

By Cool Material
Food
Cook What You Want–How You Want–With the Apex Grill

When it comes to grilling, we love both the flavor you get from a good pellet smoke and the convenience of a quick propane cook. When you want the best of both worlds--and who doesn't--there's the Camp Chef Apex Grill. By combining a wood pellet grill and a propane grills--with…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Tracksmith’s Kazu Tourer

If you’re a runner - or, perhaps, just enamored by vintage prep design - you’re already a fan of Tracksmith. This brand leads the race in creating stylish running garments that don’t sacrifice on performance. Now, teaming up with District Vision, Tracksmith has come out with the Kazu Tourer. Inspired…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Stay Warm On Your Next Camping trip with The Poncho from Poler

If you've ever wanted an outdoorsy upgrade for the snuggie, Poler has the answer. The Poncho is a thoughtfully constructed, well-insulated, versatile camping poncho. Made with a nylon ripstop exterior and Thermastuff synthetic insulation, The Poncho is durable and tear-resistant while staying soft and warm. With a hand warmer pocket…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
The All-Weather Basecamp Sandal is Ready for Your Next Adventure

With summer right around the corner, we're getting our warm weather adventuring gear ready. And a pair of rugged sandals is essential for the great outdoors. Whether you're relaxing at the campsite, hitting the trail for a hike, or wading through a river, a great pair of adventure sandals keep…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Salewa Mtn Trainer Lite GTX

Of the four times I’ve been hiking (all in Southern California, because it’s just kind of what you do), I obstinately wore tennis shoes. I was never one for the more utilitarian hiking boots. Bulky and uncomfortable, they seemed in direct opposition to the ease and familiarity of my favorite…

By Brett Braley
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