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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.

By Cool Material
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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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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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überleben Tindår Wick & Bellow Fire Starter

Without the proper tools, getting a roaring fire started on a camping trip can prove difficult for even the most serious backpackers. While there are plenty of decent fire starter options on the market, and some useful DIY options, the Tindår Wick & Bellow from überleben is one of the…

By John A. Paradiso
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