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Gear 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
Clothing
Hit the Slopes with the MEC Apex Backcountry Ski Collection

Canadian outdoor brand MEC is bringing the 90s back in a big way with their retro backcountry ski collection. MEC has earned a reputation for combining quality apparel tech with a keen sense of fashion. The end result are products that have stood the test of time. The Apex Backcountry…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
The Pichi X2 Titanium Multi-Tool Includes an Adjustable Wrench

While it's almost impossible to get everyone to agree on what constitutes the perfect everyday carry setup, it's a fair bet that there's going to be at least one multi-tool in there. When it comes to the best multi-tools, it's a similar discussion. But most favorites include at least a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Hinckley Overlanding GOAT Trailer

Overlanding doesn't require you to spend six figures on a capacious vehicle in order to participate, and Hinckley's new GOAT trailer is evidence of that. The GOAT trailer doesn't even need a light-duty pickup truck to tow it. The compact trailer can be pulled by something as small as an…

By Amos Kwon
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Gear
CRKT Releases an Upgrade to the CEO Compact Knife with a Carbon Fiber Handle

We've long been fans of knifemakers CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool). Their understated EDC is reliable, stylish, and will last years to come. Their latest offering is an upgrade to the CEO Compact. Designed by Richard Rodgers, the CEO Compact is a simple, elegant folding knife. And the new…

By John A. Paradiso
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Food
iKamper’s Disco Series Modular Outdoor Cooking System Has It All

If you were to close your eyes and think of exactly what you want or need to cook all your meals in the great outdoors, you'd probably come up with everything included in the iKamper Disco Series. It has a cast iron cooking surface. It has an easily transportable, folding…

By Cooper Fleishman
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