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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
Opinel Limited Edition Artist Series No. 08 Escapade Folding Knives

When it comes to iconic pocket knives, few brands have the pedigree that Opinel built over the past century. The Opinel No. 8 Knife is one of our favorite Opinel pocket knife numbers because of its balance, size, and overall usability. The brand is following up on their limited 130th…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Aerocraft Sideslip Titanium Utility Knife

Forget everything you thought you knew about utility knives. The obtuse flippers that are impossible to use and the cumbersome, way too long sliders are a thing of the past. Believe it or not, utility knives can be stylish and light without sacrificing functionality or safety. Case in point: the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
Season Three “Midtown Vacation” Collection

Outdoor brand Season Three quietly released one of our favorite drops of the season. The "Midtown Vacation" collection is a rework of the brand's signature genderless all-terrain boots. The ultralightweight boot gets an even more comfortable sneaker insole, tougher paracord laces and hardware, and an enhanced waterproof membrane. The end…

By John A. Paradiso
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Food
The Original PK Grill & Smoker

When it comes to getting the perfectly grilled burger, steak, chicken or fish, does it really matter what you used to char it to perfect? While we're all for a healthy debate between the best charcoal grill versus the best gas grill, or the best cheap grill vs. expensive grill,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Beloved Retro Ski Apparel Brand Mother Karen’s is Back

Mother Karen's is one of those apparel brands that was seemingly lost to history. The small ski apparel brand earned a cult following in the 80s among skiers, surfers, skaters, and BMXers. The color-blocked powder jacket with the oversized Kangaroo pouch is instantly recognizable and carries it with all of…

By John A. Paradiso
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