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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
Flateye Unround Flashlight

We've spent a lot of years figuring out what, exactly, we needed from a flashlight. From the world's brightest flashlights, to the best self-defense flashlights, to the best tactical flashlights, there are a lot of options if you want high-quality illumination in your everyday carry. The one thing most flashlights…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler

We've spent years debating between the best hard shell coolers and best soft shell coolers when it comes to keeping your beers and other important items the coldest. But the truth of the matter is, the best cooler for you is the one that will keep all your most important…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
The Oru Kayak Inlet Is Their Smallest and Lightest Origami Kayak

A handful of years ago, Oru Kayak made big waves when they invented the world's first origami folding kayak. It was small enough to not require dedicated storage or garage space. It was portable enough that one person could easily bring it anywhere including on an airplane. It was easy…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
DMOS Delta Shovel

A few years ago, DMOS broke onto the scene with the Alpha Snow Shovel, a full-sized, collapsible shovel all but guaranteed to tackle the roughest shoveling needs. After using one during a Chicago winter, we can confirm DMOS really does live up to their claim of making the baddest (ass)…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Snow Peak Smokemeister

Just because you're on the go doesn't mean you can't take some creature comforts with you. The Snow Peak Smokemiester is a portable smoker that measures a mere 18.5 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide, and we're guessing you didn't know such a thing even existed. Clearly not for vegetarians,…

By Amos Kwon
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