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A Better Way to Bring the Shade
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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
Food
Snow Peak Takibi Portable Grill

Snow Peak has never disappointed with their line portable options that sure you can do everything from smoke (Smokemeister) and make pizza (Outdoor Field Oven) to brew great coffee (Field Barista Kit) and have great cutlery on hand (titanium cutlery set). Their latest addition to the collection of "do anything…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Fina Foldable Kayak Prototype

At this point, the only place you can be safe and actually enjoy your surroundings is the great outdoors. One of the best ways to enjoy the world outside is from a kayak. Forget the rentals and the large ones that require a special roof rack for transport because the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Sleep in the Trees in a Suspended Tent Shaped Like an Avocado

Situated just an hour's drive outside of Brussels, Antwerp, Aachen and Masstricht, Limburg is a province in Belgium that's home to the Tranendreef alternative camping site that will change the way you interact with nature. In addition to picturesque views, plenty of activities and more than a view nearby attractions,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
NOMAD Grill & Smoker

Even if you're not one of those grillmaster purist types of guys--which we absolutely are--it can be hard to replicate your home grilling and/or smoking setup when you're out and about. When you're tasked with the responsibility of grilling up the meat, fish and veggies that everyone will be enjoying,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
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 Cooper Fleishman
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