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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
By Lola Méndez
Everything You Need to Take on the Trail—and Look Good Doing It
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Everything You Need to Take on the Trail—and Look Good Doing It

Working up a sweat doesn't mean you have to settle for looking like a slob.

By Jen Glennon
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Tailgate Essentials to Stock Up On This Fall

Eight essentials. Non-negotiables.

By Christopher Osburn
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Worth the Splurge: Outdoor Styles That Outlast Seasons

If you’re paying more, it better last. These do.

By Lanny Fuller
Gear
The North Face Geodome 4 Will Stand Up to the Elements

The North Face knows a thing or two about withstanding Mother Nature's worst, as the jacket you've worn for decades can attest to. The latest release from the iconic brand will do more than protect your torso; it will protect your entire body, as the Geodome 4 is a tent…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
CRKT Freyr Axe

We're all for the attractive design of an axe from Best Made or a similar outfit, but one is so beautiful and pricey that you are almost afraid to use it. The new Freyr Axe from CRKT is a worthy alternative, as the aesthetically pleasing design is paired with an…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Taylor Stitch Made a Brass Pocket Knife

Taylor Stitch is one of our go-to labels for timeless jackets, attractive button-downs, and affordable jeans that have no business being as great as they are. In other words, they're a clothing company. That's a label we can throw right out the window after seeing The Drop Point Knife, the…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Morphcooker Is an Electric Campstove

We don't mean to go all Veg-O-Matic on you, but listen to all the Morphcooker can do. This electric campstove is a hot plate, a frying pan, a pot, a grill press, an oven, and express water boiler. But wait, there's more! Morphcooker can be charged through an outlet before…

By Mike Newman
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Clothing
The Best Jackets for a Brutal Winter

The harshest weather of the season is still on the horizon—and coming up quickly—and without the right gear, you’ll find yourself left out in the cold… Literally. Your first and main line of defense against the winter cold is your jacket, and when it comes to selecting the right one,…

By Maxwell Barna
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