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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 Compact Folding Bow Makes Surviving The Zombie Apocalypse Less Cumbersome

The last thing you want when the zombie apocalypse hits is to be weighed down by all your gear. Zombies chowing down on you after you tipped over like an upside down turtle is not the badass way you want to go out. This Compact Folding Bow is part of…

By Mike Newman
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The Meriwether Tent Lets You Camp In Style

Your run-of-the-mill tent is pretty basic and fairly boring to look at. If you're willing to spend more for a bit of luxury on your next camping trip, the Meriwether Tent from Shelter Co. is where it's at. The tent fits 4-6 people with enough space so you're not sleeping…

By Mike Newman
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The Nomad Collapsible Tub Is Your New Portable Hot Tub

Strapping a hot tub to the roof of your car for warm relaxation on the go sounds pretty damn impractical. Still, the thought of lounging in a hot tub after a day spent hiking, canoeing, or just out in the woods sounds a little like heaven. The Nomad Collapsible Tub is…

By Mike Newman
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VSSL Supplies Is Your Survival Kit In a Tube

When packing your bag for an outdoor excursion, it can be easy to stuff it until the zipper pops with gear you might need in an emergency. In an effort to pare down the necessities, VSSL created this Supplies cylinder. Each is made from seamless extruded military specification anodized aluminum…

By Mike Newman
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The KettleCharge Delivers Potable Water and Charges Your Gadgets

The guys behind BioLite have changed our camping experience forever with their CampStove which has allowed us to juice our phones while cooking some s'mores. Their latest gadget gives you access to potable water and some off-grid power whether you're out camping or if the power just went out in…

By Mike Newman
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