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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
Food
Bodum FYRKAT Mini Charcoal Grill

Even if you've made a serious investment in a state of the art grill for your deck, you'd be wise to get something a bit more portable for pop-up excursions. If you're going this route, might as well spend your money on something as sharp as it is functional. The…

By Mike Newman
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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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Gear
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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Gear
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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