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Gear 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
Life is Precious Survival Kit

Nobody said you could't look good while fighting for your life in the wild, right? If you agree with that - as ludicrous as it may sound - this survival kit designed by Fort Standard would make for an aesthetically pleasing struggle. The kit (which, unfortunately, is not available to…

By Mike Newman
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Stat Every Day Carry Multi Tools

Our everyday carry list is starting to grow a bit too large for our pockets. That said, there are certain things we can't pare down. We're not ditching our cell or wallet, and now we're not ditching one of these multi tools from Stat either. Available in a few different…

By Mike Newman
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FireStar Fire Piston

When you're outdoors and the temperature starts to drop, it's not the time to dillydally. Yeah we said, "Dillydally," because now you're paying attention and this is important. When you're camping or hiking and need to get a fire going in a jiffy, you've got to be prepared. The FireStar…

By Mike Newman
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Push-Button Tap Adapters

There are little annoyances in our lives that, while really amounting to a mere headaches, are nonetheless aggravating. Turning the knob on an old rusty spigot is one of them. For a clever solution to this minor hassle, check out these Push-Button Tap Adapters. Get water flowing with the touch of a…

By Mike Newman
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Bush Smarts Outdoor Gear

Style isn't usually the first thought you have when considering camping gear. Function and utility come to mind long before you start debating color patterns and overall aesthetics. That said, when you can combine solid performance with sharp looks, well, that sounds ideal. Bush Smarts cranks out awesome pieces of…

By Mike Newman
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