Sam Moulton

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2013 Hiking Essentials

Round out your backpacking kit with some of our favorite new tools and accessories

Oris Big Crown Dial

The Big Crown Dial is made of sapphire crystal but doesn’t shine in full sun, thanks to an anti-glare inner coating.

MTM Titanium Black on Black Falcon

You can charge the Black Falcon by placing it on the included electromagnetic-induction unit for a few hours.

Bulova 98B151 Marine Star

With luminous hands, a chronograph, and a date window, the Marine Star quietly keeps track of all the comings and goings.

Luminox Field Watch

Luminox’s Field Watch ups the baditude factor.

Winter 2013 Gear of the Year

After months of torture-testing the latest crop of outdoor gear, we've compiled a list of our eight favorite items, from the Never Summer Proto CT/CTX snowboard to the Atlas Race snowshoes.

Birkenstock Dundee Taupe Suede Après Shoes

Unfortunately, you can’t just wear your sorels everywhere. Sooner or later you’re going to have to come down from the mountains and return to civilization. But fear not. Bring the spirit of the...

Crispi Leeds Ideal GTX Après Shoes

If you're planning on packing just one boot for everything from snowshoeing to bar-hopping, make it the Leeds Ideal.

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