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Outdoors
A Better Way to Bring the Shade
By Cool Material
Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
Outdoors
Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors

From the right axe to the perfect sipping whiskey and a proper outdoor speaker, a night under the stars awaits.

By Beau Hayhoe
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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Outdoors
Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

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

By Cool Material
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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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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