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Tested: The Lectric XPress 750 Is a Near-Perfect Commuter E-Bike
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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
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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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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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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
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Heimplanet Limited Edition Black Camo Inflating Tent

We love spending time in the great outdoors as much as the next guy, but we've hated pitching tents ever since we first learned how to do it in the Cub Scouts. Why do there need to be so many poles, tarps, stakes and cords? Turns out you don't need…

By Ben Dahl
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Take Your Camping Experience off the Ground with Kamp-Rite Tent Cots

Tents have been around for longer than anyone reading this. The design has evolved with modern materials and better geometry, but the core function of protecting yourself from the elements with fabric and a frame remains the same. Unfortunately, that also means you're still sleeping on the cold, damp and…

By Ben Dahl
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The Voyager Camp Chair

When it comes to essential camping gear, it comes down to shelter, fire-starters, drinking vessels, food and the camp chair. After all, if you're going to spend hours sitting around the fire you just created you're not going to want to do it on a stump. That's where the Voyager…

By Ben Dahl
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The Z-Triton Combines a Tricycle and Amphibious Tiny House

We've seen quite a few impressive bicycles and even tricycles over the years. We've also seen more than our fair share of eclectic tiny houses. The Z-Triton from Zeltini is the first combination of the two we've seen, and even more impressively, it's also an amphibious vehicle. Designed and built…

By Ben Dahl
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U-Boat Worx NEMO Personal Submarine

In what might amount to the ultimate way to social distance from every human being on the planet, the U-Boat Worx NEMO takes you to oceanic vistas in Bond-villain style for a little over a million bucks. The two-seater personal sub uses a big pressurized acrylic hub with untrammeled views…

By Amos Kwon
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