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After a day in the woods, you deserve a place to sit comfortably.

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Tools to improve backcountry adventures.

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2015 Gear of the Year Winner

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The trick to choosing the right boat? Think hard about where—and how—you'll use it.

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Angry hikers are setting up booby traps on popular trails to scare off cyclists. Is segregation the answer?

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You know how much the ladies in your life have done for you. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show them all they do hasn’t gone unnoticed.

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The gear to make you (sleep) better in bed

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An outdoor shed that costs less than $150 and a bombproof bike locker? We’ll take two!

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The steeplechaser failed hard, then became a superathlete a week later—fueled by beer and burgers.

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We spoke with six park rangers to find out what products they won’t leave home without.

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A taste for high-end fly-fishing gear is like a taste for fine wine: an appreciation for the subtleties is extremely personal and can get pricey fast.

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Six of our favorite items to keep you comfortable and visible on the road

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If you want a true survival tool, look elsewhere. These are the best knives for everyday use, whether you’re backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail or car camping with the family.

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Absolutely. You just need to get creative.

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Think wound care and sterilization

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Few things can ruin a would-be stellar trip like realizing you forgot something really important. With this guide to packing, you won't have to learn the hard way.

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Perpetually foggy goggles are one of the few things that can ruin a precious powder day. Thankfully, two companies agree and are working to produce the world’s first anti-fog technology.

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Don’t just throw money at the problem. Master layering—yes, even for summer!—and the outdoors will never be the same.

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Now we can all (basically) have the car of our dreams

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Your four-legged best friend can be a gear junkie too

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These products aren't messing around.

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How to build a high-quality quiver on a budget

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The TSA might give you trouble about those compressed-gas canisters. Here's how to avoid it.

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Stuff these in your pack and head out of the country with peace of mind

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Break new ground in your snowsports repertoire without breaking the bank

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Your pounding headache is no excuse to not get after it on the mountain.

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All you need is a good shovel and some advice from a terrain-park expert.

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You need only the essentials, but make sure you know what to look for

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Some picks are unexpected—or downright geeky—but we'd run with any of them.

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What kind of base layer should I buy: synthetic, wool, or a blend?

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Barely-there shells for all kinds of conditions

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Pro athletes on the gear they want to unwrap this Saturday

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Durable, versatile, and just plain cool

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If you spend $1,500 on a new kit, you better make sure it lasts more than a season or two

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The best-looking gear from the hipster corner of Outdoor Retailer 2015

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They're more important than you think, and high-quality options are plentiful

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Six products to make the most of hero snow

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The coolest, most high-tech solution to goggle fog we've seen

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Turn any backpack into an avalanche airbag system

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Coming to a store near you this fall

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The brainchild of pro ultrarunner Mike Foote, this sleeveless running jacket offers more protection than a vest and packs down to about the size of a Clif Bar.

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The experts of light and fast branch out with a burly charger.

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Eliminate goggle fog with such a simple fix? Genius.

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5 of the most popular brands designed for playing in the mountains in a head-to-head test

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There have never been so many innovative solutions for sleeping in public

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Because even a great pair of socks can make getting fit more doable

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Even though New Year’s Eve is behind us, you can still use skiing as an excuse to crack open a cold one, either at the local bar or in the parking lot

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Let your friends know you care (and didn't totally forget about them)

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For those who have been really, really good

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Down versus synthetic in a head-to-head test

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You'll need lots of plaid, flannel, a pair of work boots, and a cap. With earflaps.

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Every stove claims it's the fastest. We pitted them head-to-head in a winner-takes-all boil-off.

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Yes. That's the beauty of running.

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Get ahead of the holiday health slump.

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Absolutely. But it will take patience and persistence.

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For top speeds at minimum price: clean, file, then wax

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19 essentials designed to keep you alive

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5 must-have tools to rebound from marathon season

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High-quality, affordable 3D-printed products are already on the market

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Elite mud running champion Max King gives the lowdown on race-day attire.

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We put five stainless-steel water bottles through the ultimate test, including punting them off a 50-foot cliff and shooting at them with a rifle. Here's how they stacked up.

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Celebrate National Running Safety Month with this high-visibility gear.

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Sometimes the weirdest gear is also the most fun.

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Time to get creative

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Pimp your GoPro with these five add-ons.

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How to dress for winter 101

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The world's top skiers and snowboarders share their favorite mountain accessories.

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For when an evening hike turns into a 20-mile epic

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The short answer: Absolutely. For a detailed breakdown of inexpensive, beginner-friendly fly-fishing gear, I contacted my friend Ryan Allred, owner of Jefferson Flywater. Allred’s worked as a guide for 20 years and holds a master’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis on fisheries. Here’s the gear…

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While most of us won't be paddling into Mavericks with a GoPro on the nose of our board, there are ways to maximize the camera's life while using it to capture less-extreme footage.

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The goofiest gear that's now unobjectionable, even totally useful

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Tips from pro triathlete Timothy O’Donnell

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Learn to stow your packs and jackets like a true professional.

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Grand Canyon tested and approved

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Cheryl Strayed started out on the legendary 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail with no backpacking experience, too-small boots, and a massive pack she nicknamed Monster.  She learned a thing or two about gear on that 93-day trek (REI’s return policy saved her on one occasion), and she writes about some of…

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When you have only the weekend to get outside and play, it helps to have an adventure-ready daypack prepacked and ready to go. Think of it as your bug-out bag, but instead of fleeing an impending apocalypse, you’re escaping from the tedium of your workweek. So whether you’re going…

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We put it through the ultimate test—including dragging it behind a car

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Choose leather for breathability, strength, and flexibility. You'll never want to stray.

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