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Gear Outdoors

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Why The Field Watch Is The Ultimate Spring Watch
By Beau Hayhoe
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Upgrade Your Outdoor Kit with the Best Pants for Alpine Adventures

Every part of your #OOTD counts on the trail or the slopes, starting from the ground up.

By Beau Hayhoe
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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
Gear
Dynafit Ultra 50 and Alpine Trail Runners

Outdoor brand Dynafit has engineered the perfect solution for trail running with their Ultra 50 and Alpine shoes. Dynafit, an Austria brand launched in 1950, has earned many design awards for their focus on crafting gear that can handle steep elevations and rough terrain. The Dynafit Ultra 50 sports a…

By John A. Paradiso
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Food
Cook What You Want–How You Want–With the Apex Grill

When it comes to grilling, we love both the flavor you get from a good pellet smoke and the convenience of a quick propane cook. When you want the best of both worlds--and who doesn't--there's the Camp Chef Apex Grill. By combining a wood pellet grill and a propane grills--with…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Tracksmith’s Kazu Tourer

If you’re a runner - or, perhaps, just enamored by vintage prep design - you’re already a fan of Tracksmith. This brand leads the race in creating stylish running garments that don’t sacrifice on performance. Now, teaming up with District Vision, Tracksmith has come out with the Kazu Tourer. Inspired…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Stay Warm On Your Next Camping trip with The Poncho from Poler

If you've ever wanted an outdoorsy upgrade for the snuggie, Poler has the answer. The Poncho is a thoughtfully constructed, well-insulated, versatile camping poncho. Made with a nylon ripstop exterior and Thermastuff synthetic insulation, The Poncho is durable and tear-resistant while staying soft and warm. With a hand warmer pocket…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
The All-Weather Basecamp Sandal is Ready for Your Next Adventure

With summer right around the corner, we're getting our warm weather adventuring gear ready. And a pair of rugged sandals is essential for the great outdoors. Whether you're relaxing at the campsite, hitting the trail for a hike, or wading through a river, a great pair of adventure sandals keep…

By John A. Paradiso
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