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A Better Way to Bring the Shade
By Cool Material
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
Outdoors
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

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

By Cool Material
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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop

For the beach, the lake, the trail, and wherever you like disappearing to on summer weekends.

By Cool Material
Clothing
STEAL: REI Labor Day Sale – Up to 75% Off Sale Items

Everyone's favorite outfitter and store to hang out in--REI--just kicked off their Labor Day Sale & Clearance. That means you get all the same clothing, gear and accessories you were happily going to pay full ticket on for up to 75% off (sometimes with coupon code code LABOR22). Whether you're…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
The Cooler Keg Lets You Take Draft Beer With You Anywhere

We're willing to bet that every single one you reading this owns at least one cooler. The summer staple has gone through construction changes and slight style modifications over the years, but the core purpose remains the same--an insulated, movable box that keeps things (particularly beer) cold anywhere. As much…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Busch Light Solar Cookers

Whether or not Busch Light is your light beer of choice, they have made an impression with their most recent campaign. In an effort to both raise awareness of and help combat the prevalence of forest fires, Busch Light has crafted the Busch Light Solar Cookers. As part of the…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
This Rangefinder Has the Best Thermal, Tracking and Distance Controls

Having a smart, range-finding, distance-tracking and thermal-equipped monocular sight is never something we'd ever thought we need, but one weekend in the wilderness is all it takes to make it essential. While there are certainly meme-worthy applications when it comes to recording your adventures, this solid piece of kit is…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Canada’s MEC Gives New Life to Old Favorites With Classics Collection

For many who grew up in Canada, the name MEC may ring bells of outdoorsy gear with a fashionable lean. Now, the brand is reinventing many of its most popular and classic apparel with a 21st Century update. By taking the best items from its five decades in business and…

By Brett Braley
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