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Gear Outdoors

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Why The Field Watch Is The Ultimate Spring Watch
By Beau Hayhoe
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Upgrade Your Outdoor Kit with the Best Pants for Alpine Adventures

Every part of your #OOTD counts on the trail or the slopes, starting from the ground up.

By Beau Hayhoe
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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
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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
Gear
Joseph Bowen Micro Hatchet TAD Edition

What is this, a hatchet for ants?? The Joseph Bowen Micro Hatchet TAD Edition is a unique little guy that is unlike any other knife you've used before. Due to the smart design of the blade, you can use this Micro Hatchet with one hand (it sports a three-hole grip)…

By Mike Newman
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Vipukirves Axe

Despite the fact that this looks like some funky windshield scraper, it's actually a really smart ax. The Vipukirves Axe's unique design eliminates a few problems you may have encountered while chopping some firewood. First off all, because the bulk of the weight of the ax is toward the back…

By Mike Newman
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M48 Kommando Tactical Tomahawk

To add a bit of awesome to your next camping trip or day of outdoor work, gear up and grab this tactical tomahawk. The M48 Kommando Tactical Tomahawk is as useful as it is beautiful. Manufactured by United Cutlery, the tactical tomahawk sports a wide, upswept ax blade and a…

By Mike Newman
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Vapur Eclipse Anti-Bottle

We already liked the Anti-Bottles from Vapur, but didn't always want a neon blue drinking vessel that stands out like death metal fan at a Justin Bieber concert. The Eclipse series is more our speed. Available in either Olive Green or Night Blue, the collapsible plastic bottle is ideal for…

By Mike Newman
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ATOM: A Tool of Multipurpose

As far as affordable and portable multitools go, ATOM is easily one of our favorites. While some can get pricey and be bulky to carry around, ATOM (A Tool of Multipurpose) is neither. Pop one on your keychain and you'll instantly be carrying around all of the following: A bottle…

By Mike Newman
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