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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
Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 Rifle

With a bag full of energy bars, a large water bottle and various weapons, your downfall in the zombie apocalypse might be a sore back. Toss a rifle over your shoulder and you're just adding to all you have to tote around. With the Henry U.S. Survival AR-7, your rifle…

By Mike Newman
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Nau Cafe Luxe Kit

Unfortunately, you don't always get the best night sleep when you're camping. There's always an annoying rock under your sleeping bag and those pillows aren't exactly Tempur-Pedic quality. So when you get up in the morning, you're going to need some good coffee. Instead of grabbing one of those instant…

By Mike Newman
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BioLite CampStove

Fire is awesome. It's one of the most significant discoveries in all of human history and the ability to create it on demand makes life a whole helluva lot better. It's a survival skill, a cool party trick and a way to start conversations with pretty girls. Fire itself hasn't…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
M48 Ranger Hawk Axe

Owning more than a couple of axes is just weird. A couple and you're fine, but like a dozen, and you can forget about anyone assuming you're not a serial murderer. This presents a problem since, with the rise of zombie pop culture, there are more kick-ass axes available now…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Stove In A Can

Sometimes a product's name really says it all. We're happy to find these because, frankly, it means we don't have to do any work. Take for example Stove In A Can. What is it? Well, you see, it's a stove in a can. Okay, we're gonna hit the bar. Alright, a bit of an explanation is warranted…

By Mike Newman
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