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The Sunglasses You Should Be Wearing This Summer, According to An Expert
By Beau Hayhoe
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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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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
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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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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