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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
Gear
Leatherman Hail + Style PS Is The Best TSA Compliant Multitool

Until we have actually taken one of these new stainless steel Leatherman Hail + Style PS through a TSA security checkpoint ourselves--or one of you has and you report back--we're dubious about them being travel-friendly, but we're willing to give them a shot anyway because of their feature set. The…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
GEAR Seat Covers

That little compartment on the door of your car is not cutting it when it comes to storing random goods. Seriously, toss one crumpled magazine in there and it's full and all of a sudden you're using your cup holder to store pens. The GEAR Seat Cover is a far…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Turn Your Disposable Lighter Into a Pocket Torch

You know those cheap lighters you pick up from the register at the gas station? Well, they can do more than just light up a few Marlboros. With the Soto Pocket Torch, any one of those disposable lighters can be turned into a powerful little torch that can crank out a…

By Mike Newman
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Clothing
You’ll Want To Live In This Sweatshirt From Ace Rivington

There are certain articles of clothing that will never be comfortable. Stiff dress shirts, rented tuxedo shoes, and other pieces just aren't made with your comfort in mind. The sweatshirt you relax in is another story altogether. This one from Ace Rivington is made with your comfort and style in…

By Mike Newman
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Features
Approved: Fire Pits

Summer was made for relaxing outdoors. Few things beat knocking back a few beers with some friends on a cool June night. For warmth and light, you’ll want a fire pit. Here are a few of the ones we’d recommend regardless of how much you’re looking to spend. $1000+ Propane…

By Mike Newman
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