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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
Features
8 Fixed Blade Knives for Serious Adventurers

We have a special place in our heart for pocket knives. They’re tiny and concealable, and depending on the kind you get, you can have everything from a capable blade to an all-in-one multi-tool built to get you into—and out of—anything life throws your way. But what happens when you…

By Maxwell Barna
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Gear
Infinite Smart Cooler

There's nothing wrong with your average cooler, per se. But wouldn't it be better if that giant box you had to lug to a campsite did a little more than just keep your beer and meats cold? Meet Infinite, a smart cooler with a bevy of unique functions. Yes, it…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Poler’s Reversible Camp Poncho Is Also a Blanket

Leave it to the brand that build a campfire sandwich maker and a ninja suit to elevate the poncho from crappy weather necessity to stylish outerwear. If you didn't already guess, we're talking about the people at Poler and their new Reversible Camp Poncho. The 100% synthetic poncho has Thermastuff…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Gerber Devour Multi-Fork

Whether you're talking pocket knives or multi-tools, Gerber consistently produces some of the best and most affordable EDC pieces out there. The stalwart brand wants to help you tackle eating on the go with the new Devour Multi-Fork that was recently unveiled at Outdoor Retailer 2018 ahead of an early…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Tendo Tent and Camping Shelter

Your average tent is great for catching some shuteye at a campsite, but you probably don't want to hang out in one during the day. Not only are you missing all the wonderful nature you trekked so hard to find, but it's pretty cramped in there too. Tendo, a concept…

By Mike Newman
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