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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
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Zombie Survival Kit

We're not going to try and bullshit you here, the zombie apocalypse is coming. Listen, we ran a few numbers and did other official type stuff and can now confirm we're going down in a bloodbath with some walkers. If you don't want to be the first to go, pick up this…

By Mike Newman
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LifeStraw

If you're lost in the great outdoors and in desperate need of a drink, your closest source of water is both your best friend and your worst enemy. It's your worst enemy if you plan on drinking it straight (we live in Jersey, we almost swallowed a gun once), but…

By Mike Newman
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SOG Folding Blade Light

When you're camping, you can get by without a lot of things. Those things do not include: a knife, extra beer, a flashlight and a fire source. If you've ever tried to cut timber, cheese or open one of those sweet Jiffy Pop things in the dark, you know it…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hudson’s Bay Company Swiss Army Knife

Pocket knives usually aren't something people admire because of their looks. The quality of the blade and the amount of toys that pop out are usually what sets one apart from another. This knife is different. Watch your fingers while you're whittling cause you might just get caught up staring at…

By Mike Newman
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The World’s Sharpest Axe

Have you ever tried to cut something with a dull knife? Depending on what you're cutting, it can feel like you're sawing a blade down on a spongy loaf of bread. Now, those same issues can arise with your ax, only the result won't just be a mangled dinner. When your ax…

By Mike Newman
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