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Gear Outdoors

Outdoors

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Outdoors
Upgrade Your Outdoor Kit with the Best Pants for Alpine Adventures
By Beau Hayhoe
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Outdoors
The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

They've explored 10,000 miles together. Here are their essentials.

By Lola Méndez
Everything You Need to Take on the Trail—and Look Good Doing It
Outdoors
Everything You Need to Take on the Trail—and Look Good Doing It

Working up a sweat doesn't mean you have to settle for looking like a slob.

By Jen Glennon
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Outdoors
Tailgate Essentials to Stock Up On This Fall

Eight essentials. Non-negotiables.

By Christopher Osburn
Drinks
LightCap 300 Solar-Powered Lantern/Bottle

Making a product that combines a lantern with a water bottle is right up there on the list of bizarre pairings wtih a Ferrari pulling a U-haul. That being said, it's fairly genius. The lid, which houses white LED lights, is perfect for camping... lighting you're path the toilet/bushes witha…

By Wylie Overstreet
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Gear
Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler

When you read "Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler", what occurs to you? Ok, besides "It'll hold 54 quarts of beer". Wait, that's the only thing that comes to mind? Ok, well guess we can't exactly fault you on that one, but let us fill you in on some other bits. It's…

By Wylie Overstreet
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Gear
Ocean Green Surfboards

If you're a surfer, you likely ride on a polyurethane or polystyrene core board. It'll come as no surprise that these boards break. When they do, that polyurethane or polystyrene core ends up in a landfill (a board in two pieces isn't exactly useful in the water), and thus begins…

By Wylie Overstreet
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Cameras
ATC9K HD All Terrain Video Action Camera

Water and camera electronics do not go well together. Much like our writing staff and Cuervo; the two simply don't mix, and when they do, it gets destructive. The ACT9k HD camera however loves the stuff. Waterproof to 20 meters, shock proof to 1.2 meters, and able to shoot in…

By Wylie Overstreet
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Clothing
Taylor Supply Hill Climber Jacket

We're not sure what part of this jacket implies climbing hills (or, to be honest, how impressive "hill-climbing" sounds), but we love it anyways. Waxed cotton repels any weather, a soft wool lining provides warmth, pockets hold your outdoors accoutrement, and the waist, back, and cuffs are all adjustable for maximum…

By Wylie Overstreet
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