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A Better Way to Bring the Shade
By Cool Material
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
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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop

For the beach, the lake, the trail, and wherever you like disappearing to on summer weekends.

By Cool Material
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fireSLEEVE Waterproof Lighter Case

In the outdoors, fire is essential. You need to it create fire for warmth, cook food and smores and make coffee in the morning. Zippos are a great lighter for the outdoors, but they're not waterproof and run out of fluid. Bic lighters, while not windproof, last almost forever, are…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
This Gerber Money Clip Hides a Secret Blade

Most money clips serve one function: To hold your cash while making you look like you own a casino in the process. The GDC Money Clip is about to add a new level of functionality to your standard money gripper. Besides holding up to five cards, but it also slyly…

By Mike Newman
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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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