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Gear Outdoors

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Outdoors
The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
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
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Worth the Splurge: Outdoor Styles That Outlast Seasons

If you’re paying more, it better last. These do.

By Lanny Fuller
Gear
FireStorm Stormproof Lighter

So you're trying to light a stogie in the eye of a tropical storm. Impossible, right? Not with the lightweight FireStorm Stormproof Lighter from Brunton. Tipping the scales at just 1.6 ounces, the waterproof, refillable lighter lasts for at least 30,000 ignitions and can withstand winds up to 80 mph.…

By Cool Material Guest
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Entertainment
Survival Handbook

Not a Boy Scout? No worries. John "Lofty" Wiseman, a 26-year veteran of the British Special Air Service, has you covered. In the "SAS Survival Handbook," you'll learn basic survival essentials like making camp, what to eat and where to find it, first aid, and how to handle hostile situations.…

By Cool Material Guest
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Clothing
RuckJack

Lighten your load with RuckJack, an innovative jacket that transforms into a rucksack. Simply close the transformation zip from back to front, attach the sleeves to the main body with clips, and shut the rucksack with the drawstring. Perfect for any on-the-go outdoor enthusiast.

By Cool Material Guest
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Drinks
Sigg Flask with a Cup

Switzerland may not be fighting any wars, but their army sure gets all the cool stuff. This updated flask made of stainless steel includes a cup perfect for mixing a drink without adding anything to the flask. Durable enough for camping and hip enough for a more urban setting, the…

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Cameras
Liquid Image Underwater HD Video Camera Mask

If you've ever had the pleasure of the invigorating yet calming experience of scuba diving or snorkeling it's sure to be among one of your best memories. Now you can capture those memories in HD at 30 fps for just a little over 200 bones. We could talk up the…

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