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Gear Outdoors

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Outdoors
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
The Nano Cache Will Safely Store Some Of Your Smallest Items

Whether you're on the trail or at the beach, small items can be just as much a nuisance to carry around as larger ones. The Nano Cache is a beautifully machined little storage vessel that's ideal for pills, a bit of folded up cash, or a slew of other small…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Pelican Elite Marine Coolers

We could talk about the fact that these Pelican Elite Marine Coolers have 7-10 ice retention properties, freezer-grade gaskets, 2" polyurethane insulation, a dual handle system, bear-proof latches, sloped drain, tethered plug and come in 35, 45,  65 and 95 quart sizes because those things are all fantastic, but they're…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Terroir Pocket Knife

Forget slick color coated handles on your pocket knives, and get a bit manlier with the Terroir Pocket Knife. With a thick rosewood handle, the Terroir Pocket Knife is basically the knife any outdoorsman would want to cuddle with at night. The knife, which was originally designed in France and…

By Mike Newman
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Prometheus Quick-Release Flashlight

Using a tiny flashlight attached to your keys comes with the annoyance of jangling your keys around anytime you try to shed light on something. The Prometheus Beta-QR Flashlight is a simple solution. The quick-release flashlight is a seriously powerful LED light that you can easily detach from your key…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
SMACO’s S700 MAX Backpack Quickly Converts Into Professional Diving Gear

While we've always been interested in the world of undersea exploration, we'll also quickly admit that the entire ordeal seemed a little daunting. That's where the SMACO S700MAX backpack comes in. The "ultimate diving companion" features a unique double tank with regulator for extended underwater exploration, a distinct buoyancy control…

By Pat McLaughlin
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