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We partnered with a gear-subscription company to create three custom boxes tailored to different slices of an active lifestyle

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They may not seem luxurious in everyday life, but these things are blessings on a bikepacking adventure

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Ford Rangers, Toyota Tacomas, and the like all make great adventuremobiles—with a little help

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Better products may come at a higher price, but their value will serve you on many occasions, in some cases decades

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Wes Siler walks us through his current progress on his 2019 Ford Ranger build

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An ideal quilt for summer and fall in the Mountain West

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Take advantage of steep discounts on our award-winning Winter Buyer’s Guide picks, and you’ll thank us on your first pow day next season…

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A bulletproof awning, an on-the-go shower, and some really sweet nuts and bolts

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The Classic Give'r gloves have been our gear editor Jeremy Rellosa's most used, versatile, and durable cold-weather work gloves

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A pair of presentations explore the biomechanics of the controversial shoe, and whether it wards off marathon-induced muscle damage

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Enter to win the gear we love most this season

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Doing it right takes more than just a hose and a bottle of chain grease

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Really, I just needed an excuse to take a dip

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The best ones hit all the notes of lightweight, portability, and (relative) durability

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The last thing you want is to go for a drink and end up sipping dirty water

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This gear will come in handy—trust us.

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We got our hands on the Cake Kalk electric dirt bike for a test on the forest roads outside our hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Because sometimes you forget to bring an *actual* lantern

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Inside the van where the iconic climbing film was shot

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Nalgenes aren't just for drinking. Here are five other things you can do with them around camp

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In case you forgot your camp stove but remembered the beer

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Grab our favorite award-winning summer gear—now at steep discounts…

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The cooler is just the beginning

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The front forks may be prone to snapping, posing a potentially deadly threat

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Sweat, lounge, and live in these comfy frocks

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From the mouths of hikers mid-trail

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There are a lot of summer sales to choose from, so we made it easy for you to find the best ones…

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And other advice from Wes Siler

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It’s summer. Board shorts should be part of your regular rotation. Here are some of our favorites.

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Learn the pros and cons of various types of adventure vehicles, and get a better idea of what to look for in your next rig

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Cycling's international governing body is busy going through the motions of looking for cheating riders, but what if it just looked for the motors?

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Backcountry’s 30-liter Adventure Pack fits everything I need in a sleek, efficient package

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A guide to ruling the galley on your next weekend out

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Kickster models built between 2013 and 2019 may have a defect that causes the handlebars to fall off

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For the third year in a row, tempers boiled over at cycling's biggest race, causing two disqualifications. This time it might affect who wins.

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A light for every situation, whether you’re car camping or deep in the backcountry…

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Versatility that plays nice in small spaces

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The Salt Lake City–based gear company is laying off 70 employees as it shifts its domestic factory to an assembly-only plant

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Work the system, get to know your local outdoor-sports store, and take advantage of steeply discounted gear

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One pair to (mostly) rule them all

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Trading spoons for cams, one set of newlyweds now has everything it needs to explore together

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Wes Siler learns how to take better photos of wildlife without approaching too closely

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One company thinks it can solve the global algae crisis by making sneakers from sludge

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Everything you need to know to sleep comfortably when it's cold out

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“What to Bring” showcases how too much or too little gear could ruin a day out on the water

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Amphibious features make this shoe a no-brainer for warm-weather adventures

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Are you going to paddle in to shore, find a bathroom, strip down to your ankles, use the toilet, suit back up, and risk missing waves?

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The answer isn't just throwing everything in your backpack all at once. Here's the right way to pack for a long haul in the wilderness.

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You've heard of Ineos’s Egan Bernal, a possible Tour winner, but don't miss these other fantastic talents—both men and women

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A pen should be a part of your everyday carry kit. Here are six we love.

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

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Timepiece connoisseurs disdain these battery-powered tools, but that doesn't mean you should

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This discontinued model is still reliable decades later

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

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

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

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

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Stay cooler, prevent skin cancer

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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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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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This revived classic is perfectly suited to city life

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

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

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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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Some even have a bit of style to boot…

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

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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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Why drive a car when you can saddle up on one of these?

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The company's founder says the key to brick-and-mortar success in the age of Amazon is creating community

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Six pairs that perform above their pay grade…

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Not all camping mattresses are built the same

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