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Gear Outdoors

Outdoors

Tested: The Lectric XPress 750 Is a Near-Perfect Commuter E-Bike
Outdoors
Tested: The Lectric XPress 750 Is a Near-Perfect Commuter E-Bike
By Tim Wenger
Tested: The Optimum Hiking Gear for a Weekend in Acadia National Park
Outdoors
Tested: The Optimum Hiking Gear for a Weekend in Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park may be among the smallest national parks, but the views are no less epic if you have the right gear for the hikes.

By Amos Kwon
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Outdoors
2 Father’s Day Gifts to Add to Your List This Year

Father’s Day is almost here, and it’s time to snag a gift that Dad will actually use and love.

By Cool Material
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Outdoors
4 Must-Have Hiking Gear on the Trail This Summer

Whether you're navigating an off-the-grid trail or casual walk through the woods, staying adaptable is crucial. Duluth Trading Co.'s AKHG® line offers comprehensive gear to meet all your hiking needs.

By Cool Material
Accessories
AquaSeal Active is Ready For All of Your Outdoor Adventures

There are plenty of solid EDC/adventure bags on the market, but they tend to serve a single purpose. That catch-all sling bag probably isn't equipped for long hikes through the rain or would end up soaking wet at the beach. Your waterproof Dopp kit likely doesn't have straps for a…

By John A. Paradiso
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Accessories
“The Caring Backpack” Is Designed for the Eco-Warrior

Cards on the table, we're huge fans of eco-friendly and green initiatives--especially when they cross our doorstep as incredibly useful, sustainable, and stylish products. Case in point--The Caring Backpack from Celebraintion. Inspired by the lean, functional soldier's backpacks from year's past, and upgraded for the modern eco-warrior, this is a…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Gear
Daggerfish Single-Origin Black Walnut Handreel

There's nothing quite like a day out on the lake. Fishing rod in one hand, beer in the other. But modern fishing gear often feels a little too high-tech for the bucolic scene I'm trying to set. If you're looking for a more rustic way to catch your fish, check…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Helinox x Finisterre Recycled Camping Chair

For more than a decade, Helinox has been designing and producing premium packable furniture accessories that make any adventure more comfortable, well-appointed, and enjoyable. Without making the precious carry space unmanageable. They recently teamed up with sustainable British outdoor brand Finisterre for a new collaborative camp chair. And, if we're…

By Ben Dahl
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Features
The Spyderco Knives You Need for Your EDC Setup

Founded in the late 70s by Sal and Gail Glesser, Spyderco has steadily grown from a mom and pop small business knifemaker to one of the industry leader's in the cutlery space--without sacrificing any of the ideals, construction methods of attention to detail that made them a household name in…

By Ben Dahl
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