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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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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
Faradeus Self-Charging Flashlight

Battery-operated devices that need to serve you in an emergency are dangerous. If those batteries are shot when the time comes to use the device, you might as well be holding a brick. That's why we're fans of Faradeus, a flashlight that charges when you shake it. No batteries. No…

By Mike Newman
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Tentsile Universe Floating Shelter

Tentsile makes clever outdoor gear with personality. They take vibrant colors and splash them across unique tents that double as treehouses. Their latest "tent" is their wildest yet. The Tentsile Universe 3-in-1 Outdoor Shelter is unlike any tent you've ever camped with. Sure you can plop it at a campsite…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Grills Under $400

Heatwave be damned, we're still gonna be grilling. Whether you're a gas or charcoal kind of guy, there are quite a few different options on the market for grills that fit your needs. We dug through all the options on Amazon to find our favorite options that won't break the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 10 Best Sunscreens for Your Next Day at the Beach

You've got your new swimsuit. You've got your new beach bag. You even have a good book and a pair of sunglasses. The only thing missing for a great trip to the beach—outside of a cold beer—is proper sunscreen. We're all for the classics from Coppertone and Hawaiian Tropic in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
One of the Coolers That Keeps Your Beer Coldest Is on Sale for 25% Off

OtterBox is a name that most of you are familiar with because of their armored phone cases that have been keeping screens intact for as long as we can remember. If you weren't aware, OtterBox is making coolers now, and they're doing the same thing for your sandwiches, proteins and,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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