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A Better Way to Bring the Shade
By Cool Material
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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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

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

By Cool Material
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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop

For the beach, the lake, the trail, and wherever you like disappearing to on summer weekends.

By Cool Material
Gear
The Nomadik Subscription Box Delivers Adventure to Your Door Every Month

Outdoor adventure is the only thing we can safely enjoy these days, so we do it frequently. Enter Nomadik and their premier subscription boxes. Each month, Nomadik delivers a themed adventure box with the latest from best-in-class brands and an outdoor challenge. Plans start at just $29.99/month with guaranteed value…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Hillsound Equipment BTR Camping Stool

Whether you're talking quarantine, work from home or stay at home orders, the world is a weird place right now. One of the few things we can all still enjoy is the great outdoors, and that means upgrading your outdoor exploration and camping gear. That's where this Hillsound Equipment BTR…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Burch Barrel Portable Suspended Barbecue

We've seen quite a few innovative new barbecues over the past few months, but few of them tackle all your outdoor cooking needs like the Burch Barrel Portable Suspended Barbecue. At first glance, it looks like a barrel suspended in a clever tripod mounting system--which is true--but it packs a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
SuperPausée Macro Tent

If you really want to go off grid, then the SuperPausée macro tent is one grand way to do it. Currently located at the woodsy resort known as Hotel La Belle Folie in France, the SuperPausée consists of two Canadian tents stacked on top of each other by replacing wooden…

By Amos Kwon
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Gear
Bomber & Company Razor EDC Pocket Knife / Box Cutter

Ever since they burst onto the scene a handful of years ago with the B-2 Nano Blade Tactical Knife, we knew there were big things in store for Bomber & Company. Since that initial flash in the pan--yet usable--blade, they've done the world's smallest tactical pocket knife, keychain knife and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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