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A Better Way to Bring the Shade
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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
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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
This Rechargeable Pocket Hand Warmer Will Keep You Toasty This Winter

Those smack pack hand warmers are great until they run out and you have to toss them in the trash. The Smart Warmer 3-in-1 is a rechargeable little device that you can toss in your pocket to keep your hands sufficiently heated all winter long. The warmer heats up to…

By Mike Newman
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The Under Cover Camper Will Make Cheap, Disposable Tents a Thing of the Past

Go to the spot of any big music festival the day after it ends, and the field will look like a tent battlefield. Among the plastic cups, paper napkins, and other random garbage, will be the remnants of a small, mobile society. In fact, 1 in 5 tents are left…

By Mike Newman
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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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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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