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Gear Outdoors

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
Barrel Stave Hammock

There are few pleasures in life that are greater than coming home from a long day, grabbing a beer and relaxing in a hammock, the only ones we can think of can be found in a book called The Kama Sutra. Every guy contemplates getting a hammock but by the time they…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Replay XD1080 Video Camera

Asking them to improve on the Replay XD Camera is a little like asking General Mills to improve on Lucky Charms.  Sure, they could throw a new marshmallow in there but really you've already almost achieved perfection anyway.  This is exactly why we're excited for the release of the Replay XD1080…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
The Balmain Boat Co. Classic Boat Kit

Something about this Classic Boat Kit from The Balmain Boat Company reminds us of Hemingway, which in turn reminds us of drinks, travel and ultimate relaxation.  In other words, it reminds us of heaven.  Regardless of your construction skill level - whether you have trouble navigating a bansaw or, not only can you…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Maki Longboards

It's almost that time of year when the term "beach weather" starts slipping into every network weatherman's vocabulary.  As his or her hand glides across a screen of five straight Ray-Ban rocking suns we start thinking about ways to get a week off from work and get outdoors.  One of the first things…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Victorinox Horseshoe Nail Knife

You don't bring a knife to a gunfight, but you bring one everywhere else. You never know when you might need to cut some cheese, sharpen a stick or spring a trap so it's good to be prepared. Even better if the knife is a multi-tool because then you can…

By Cooper Fleishman
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