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Gear Outdoors

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Upgrade Your Outdoor Kit with the Best Pants for Alpine Adventures
By Beau Hayhoe
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Outdoors
The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

They've explored 10,000 miles together. Here are their essentials.

By Lola Méndez
Everything You Need to Take on the Trail—and Look Good Doing It
Outdoors
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
Gear
Instagate Is Your Tailgate in a Box

It's that hallowed time of year when we gather in parking lots and fields to eat some flame-licked meat and down some cold beers. It's tailgating season. Unfortunately, there's a lot of hassle that comes along with pregame activities. Stuffing your car with gear and then packing it up while…

By Mike Newman
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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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Gear
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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Gear
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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Gear
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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