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Dometic's PLB40 battery system isn't cheap, but it's the simplest and best battery our auto contributor has ever tested. Here's why. 

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This shoe is a multisport machine, tackling technical approaches, long hikes, and overnight backpacking trips

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A female bow hunter and a city-dwelling rock climber learn of their shared commonality—disrupting convention in their respective sports

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Wes meets up with an expert from Sitka to discuss getting dry in the outdoors

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He's the legs, and she's the eyes. Together they're bagging peaks and working to make the outdoors more widely accessible.

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Colombia boasts huge mountain ranges, large portions of the Amazon, and endless coastline and surf breaks. But can a country come back from a civil war to become a mecca for adventure?

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After years in the doghouse, the country’s most talented running team seems to be looking to reinvent itself

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Congressional candidate Matt Rosendale earns money from Texan billionaires while voting for their interests

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Recruiting every muscle fiber is important to running success—regardless of your race distance. Here are three max-effort options you can add to your training today.

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Training for maximum velocity is essential to run your best. These four key exercises will improve your power and speed.

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Here’s how much reducing the weight of your shoes can improve your 5K times.

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The biggest sale of the year is happening now through July 16 on Amazon

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A new study looks at the effect of subtle wording changes on the performance-boosting power of motivational self-talk

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From earthquakes to fires and floods, here are savings on the supplies you need to survive

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Sponsor Content: Strava

Thanks to apps like Strava, dialing in a precise training plan has never been easier

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Ibrahim Cetindemir was pulled off his train and detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Montana while making his way back home to North Dakota

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Say Hello to the Lone Star Tick

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You can teach confidence and a love of physical activity—but it starts with keeping weight out of the conversation

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On-the-ground info to keep you safe in the backcountry

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The fine line between holding on and letting go

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REI and Vista brands kiss and make up, but what are the ripple effects of businesses balancing the books and morals?

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The base phase of marathon training is crucial in setting the stage for the rest of your training weeks. Here are the key elements.

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One crazy night in Bridger-Teton National Forest with hundreds of people who just want to find the horns that elk have left behind

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A proposed hydropower transmission line in Maine would impact the AT, wildlife, recreation, and tourism. Is it worth it?

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The world-champion obstacle course racer has had a 20-year history with anorexia. But now she's in the process of recovering, and she has some important lessons to share.

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The online store will award $500 to three finalists between the ages of 13 and 23—a total of 12 over the next year

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Women cyclists who train long hours on a bike often experience damage to their genitalia. But Specialized's new Mimic saddles could solve the problem.

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A new book by Christopher Ketcham is a rollicking and unsparing look at the threats to our public lands

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'A Chilcotin Hogyssey' recaps what happens when Devinci Cycles lets mountain biker Kenny Smith run wild in the mountains of British Columbia

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Bryan Rogala introduces us to the world of buying and importing a 25-year-old adventure rig

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Saucony-sponsored Ward doesn’t want to be at a racing disadvantage against the Nike Vaporfly 4%, so he’s fighting back with laboratory testing and statistical analysis.

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And other funny shit that happens in the woods

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Who says dystopian climate sci-fi and mountain-survival stories aren't beach reads?

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Ultramarathoner, adventurer, and writer Mirna Valerio cooks up a batch of her famous chili.

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Nine athletes share the phrases they tell themselves to reach peak performance

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Experts from the Wilderness Medical Society have combed through the evidence to assess what works and what doesn’t

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Stay cooler, prevent skin cancer

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Presenting America’s new adventure capitals

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'A Meaningful Journey' follows James Lucas, a cyclist who had the idea to develop Bristol Bike Shop while on a tour through Norway

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Ultramarathoner, adventurer, and writer Mirna Valerio cooks up a batch of her mean chili

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Stay safe in the wilderness and shave down pack weight with this customizable setup

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Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release gear boxes, for travel, fitness, and water pursuits

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Seriously. Here are 3 proven ways to increase running strength — and speed, economy, power and injury resistance — without lifting a single weight.

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Blair hates to be cold. She also hates to be hot. But our grouchiest gear reviewer doesn't hate these clothes.

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The 1,300-mile Florida National Scenic Trail soaks backpacks and drowns tents with swampy water and sweat. It is not for the feint of heat.

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This revived classic is perfectly suited to city life

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The national organization and its regional offshoots give non-cis-male cyclists the chance to bike in nature and learn skills in a welcoming community

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The mountain bikers over at Yeti Cycles created an ode to the terrain and natural landscapes of the Centennial State in 'ColoRADo'

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Brendan Leonard reads an excerpt from his new book

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One of the best young ultrarunners in the country just served notice. Take Jared Hazen for granted no more.

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Evidence is mounting that designing cities with bikes in mind has a profound effect on everyone—not just cyclists

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Smart features make this a reliable line for the crag and the gym

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I'm worse at it than your average tortoise, and yet I persist. Why? Miseries and all, there's no better foundation for my physical and mental health.

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If he cheated, he deserved to be disqualified, but the bullying crossed a line

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The retailer will once again carry Camelbak, Giro, Bell, and others, after news that their parent company sold off a semi-automatic rifle maker

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Sponsor Content: YETI

From bull riding to catfish noodling, these stories prove that there's no right way to live a meaningful life outdoors

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Stunning swimming holes, lakes, and pools to dunk into as temps heat up

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Lifeguards in Hawaii wake up early, have a healthy breakfast, and take time to work on their personal fitness

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Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release collections for travel, fitness, and water pursuits.

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Regularly crashing and slowing at the end of long runs is not normal, and can be dangerous.

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Some even have a bit of style to boot…

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If you think travel agents disappeared completely in the age of online booking, think again. They're back—in a whole new, modern form.

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Because settling for whatever is at the nearest gas station is so unsatisfactory

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From tubing to trail running, pro athletes describe the best way to get outside in their hometowns

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More organizations are cropping up to help everyone find a community in the outdoors. Here are seven of our favorites.

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Don't waste a minute of your next vacation—let a local show you around instead

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You know that special feeling when you meet a stranger during an adventure, form a bond, vow to keep in touch—and then the whole thing fizzles out? Don’t feel alone. As Chuck Thompson explains, firefly relationships are an outdoor rite of passage, and in their own strange way, they’re magic.

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Our top tips for fixing your gear and getting back out there

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Need to carry a bike, board, or just some firewood? Here's how.

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Any car can be an adventuremobile. Here's how.

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Skip the masses at popular vistas and landmarks, and opt for these nearby (empty!) locales instead

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These days, a bad fall or hospital visit can cost you thousands of dollars. But new on-demand accident insurance for adventurers gives you backup.

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Sponsor Content: Honda Powersports

From summiting a mountain to going fake camping, here’s how to make the most of our favorite day of the week

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'Mindless Crowd' is a reflection on humanity's relationship with its landscape and the natural world

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Adventure Vehicles 101 explores the orange Affuerda Vida bus

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These nine essentials make camp life easier, all under $100

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Optimal training requires adapting to how well you've recovered, your life schedule, how you feel on the run, and your runner type.

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Race stories do more than entertain—they help assess what went well, what went wrong and what you can do better.

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People with disabilities are getting outdoors—can you catch up?

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