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Gear Outdoors

Outdoors

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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less
By Cool Material
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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in May 2026.

By Cool Material
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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Gear
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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Gear
The KLAX Multi-Tool Turns Any Stick Into An Ax

Carrying an ax around when you're camping or traveling can take up a lot of valuable space. The KLAX Multi-Tool is far better solution if you find yourself in an area with some decent size branches. The KLAX clamps onto a stick or similar item to turn it into a…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
The Bolt With A Hidden Compartment

Do you need to hide micro film from prying eyes? What about coded messages? Are you secretly a member of the Cold War era KGB in need of a more secure dead drop? Of course you're not, but that doesn't mean the idea of a hollow bolt for secure storage…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Lip Balm Designed For The Swedish Military

If you haven't noticed, every woman you know is currently carrying around an orb of lip balm. Those are great if you're a woman and can toss one in your purse, but if you're a guy, that would be one funky bulge in your pocket. A better alternative is Hudsalve,…

By Mike Newman
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