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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
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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Gear
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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Gear
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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