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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
By Beau Hayhoe
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
12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game 12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game
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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game

From Tiger Woods’ surprisingly beatable low round to the golf course sitting 15,000+ feet above sea level.

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Good luck spotting Nike's best releases this week. They're all camo.

By Cool Material
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The Ledlenser MH5 Rechargeable Headlamp Is the Best Entry-Level Headlamp

When it comes to adventuring gear, the humble headlamp is essential. Whether you’re pitching your tent late at night, going for a pre-sunrise hike, or just need to hit the bathroom, a quality headlamp is crucial for camping. And you won’t get much better than the Ledlenser MH5 rechargeable headlamp.…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Food
Weber’s Latest Grill Is Their Most Portable Yet

When it comes to grills you can count on for years thanks and take with you anywhere, there are few names as trusted Weber. Now, Weber is adding to their already fantastic line of on-the-go grills with the Weber Traveler, their newest portable gas grill. This brand-new, lightweight, compact gas…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Leatherman’s Bond Is Their Best Multi-Tool Yet

When it comes to multi-tool brands, there's Leatherman and everyone else. For almost four decades, Leatherman has been the name to beat and Bond is the perfect reason why. This 14-tool option with minimal design was inspired by founder Tim Leatherman's original PST multi-tool and weighs in at 5.8oz. This…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Features
Spring Upgrade: The New Gear We’re Excited About This Spring/Summer

While 2020 was a slow, aching crawl forward, 2021 is a rapid sprint. (How is it June already?) And as we quickly approach the start of summer, one thing is clear. Some of the year's best gear releases have already happened. From the latest in tech, fashion, EDC, and more,…

By John A. Paradiso
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Father's Day
50 Under $50: Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021

Father’s Day is fast approaching and dad deserves the best on this special day. There’s nothing wrong with a homemade breakfast and his favorite cup of coffee. But if you’re looking to go the extra mile, we’ve got you covered. We put together 50 of our favorite gifts for dad…

By John A. Paradiso
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