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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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Project 8020 Waterproof Backpack

While many adventure backpacks offer adequate storage and water resistance, few if any can compete with the recently announced Project 8020 Waterproof Backpack from Expedition / Units. This fully submergeable backpack is built with a unique, sustainable construction that provides complete waterproofing. By using RPET (recycled polyester), Expedition / Units…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
STEAL: Up To 90% Off Clearance Items at Nordstrom Rack

When it comes to stylish purchases on a budget, you can't go wrong with Nordstrom Rack. While their deals are always good, they're not always what we would classify as steals... except for right now when they're offering up to 90% off thousands of items. Shoes, jackets, slippers, watches, wallets,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Stay Hydrated with Dometic GO Hydration Water Jug 11L

Few things ruin a perfectly good summer day than running out of water. Whether it’s for yourself to cool down, for your pup on a playdate, or for your overheated engine, having water on hand is vital - and often a bit cumbersome. Dometic GO’s 11L Water Jug fixes many…

By Brett Braley
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Accessories
Velasca Monviso Urban Trail Sneakers

With spring in full swing it's time to ditch those burly hiking boots and swap in some trail sneakers. The low-profile, comfortable shoes are ideal for taking on the mountains or the city streets. And Velasca has released perhaps our new favorite pair of trail shoes. The Monviso Urban Trail…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Turn Your Bonfire Into a Psychedelic Experience with Magical Flames Pouches

Sure they might be a little kitschy, but the Magical Flames Pouches are a surefire party trick for your next backyard bonfire. Simply get a fire roaring and toss in one of these Magical Flames Pouches unopened and watch the flames create a rainbow in a few seconds. The pouches…

By John A. Paradiso
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