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The latest innovations, performance reviews, and buying guides for everything from athletic apparel and footwear to fitness trackers and sporting accessories.

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Be the Guy Who Always Has a Pen
By Beau Hayhoe
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Gear
SPC/LST Review: Purpose-Built Gear That Lasts a Lifetime

It's pronounced "specialist."

By Travis Haley
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Gear
The Most Important Shoes You’ll Never PR In

Performance shoes get the glory. These do the repair work.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Gear
The Winter Olympics, But Make It Wearable

Nike’s cold-weather era is peaking, don’t miss out.

By Cool Material
Accessories
Bring the Bould Pack on Your Next Adventure

While the fanny pack/hip bag has taken over the fashion world as a style accessory, it has its roots in the great outdoors. The Bould Pack is a go-anywhere sling bag that is built for city walking or climbing the highest summits. Its expandable size means you can fit plenty…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Leatherman x Topo Designs Limited Edition Multitool

Leatherman has refreshed its stylish Skeletool for summer thanks to a slick collaboration with Topo Designs. The redesigned multi-tool sports a boldly colorful casing that houses the seven tools within. The collaboration brings together the two outdoors brands in harmony on aesthetic and principle. The multi-tool is a device of…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Chaco x Outsiders Sandal

The Chaco x Outsiders Z/1 Classic sandal is described as “taking inspiration from classic British 4x4 vehicles” and we can see why. Rugged, handsome, and ready for any terrain, this sandal is a great alternative to the sometimes-too-bulky hiking boot. Coming in blue, yellow, or green, the Z/1 is a…

By Brett Braley
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Accessories
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 2400 Adventure Pack

Hyperlite Mountain Gear has been providing next-level backpacks and adventure gear for years. And their Southwest 2400 backpack is just the latest in a long line of hits. The Southwest 2400 is ideal for shorter weekend backpacking trips (think one to four days) and can survive even the toughest terrain.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Features
The Best Motorcycle Helmets for 2022

The motorcycle riding season is in full swing in many parts of the country now that the weather has turned warm for the foreseeable future. Maybe you've just bought your first motorcycle, and you've yet to take it out for a spin. As excited as you may be, you've got…

By Amos Kwon
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