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Gear

Gear

Archive

The stuff we've owned for ages that we couldn't adventure without

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Our favorite ultralight filter gets a welcome upgrade

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Top-end bicycles are higher tech and better than ever. But so are the budget models.

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Take the cookout farther out

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Bottoms that stay up while you get down

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We got our hands on the first in-house gear from the Utah-based e-retailer.

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Give your wallet a break for just a slight weight penalty

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The simple silk cocoon is a key piece of four-season gear

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We tested a bunch of styles. These four came out on top.

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When to wash your shell, how to apply a DWR, and whether to choose a spray-on or wash-in

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Apparently, you love bikes, vans, and birth control

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The products mark the company’s first water cooler and a new addition to its Panga line

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The shoe brand worked with a pair of Honolulu artists to incorporate home-grown indigo plants into its fabrics

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The Luci lantern just turned it up a notch

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Thinking about designing your own rig? Here are some tips from a pro.

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Behind the scenes with the Japanese manufacturer and its new mountain bike group set

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Four class-action suits claim that the retail giant broke the law when it nixed its lifetime guarantee

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Chacos and NRS teamed up on these special-edition sandals in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

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Tools to keep your beer cold and your gear organized

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A cleaner, easier way to carry your gear

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We tested the Squamish XL, which is full of tech-oriented features to keep your gear organized and safe while you travel

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Our writer spent years trying to find the perfect daypack. This is it.

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Seven tips to make everything from your tent to your hydration bladder work better for longer

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Aislinn Sarnacki, a columnist for the Bangor Daily News in Maine, on her go-to hiking gear

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Lighter, more packable, with better performance than anything you're used to

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Each year, Flagstaff, Arizona, turns into an overlanding mecca for a weekend. Last week I set out in search of the sweetest, most eye-catching vehicles at the event. They weren't hard to find.

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The partnership between Brooks, HP, and Superfeet uses biomechanical analysis and 3-D foot scanning to create a pair of shoes built especially for you

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You're a woman who rides a bike? I'm assuming you've been the target of lewd comments, threats, and maybe even outright assault. It has to stop.

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Essentials to help drivers see, hear, and avoid you on the road

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And how to know when it's time to splurge on a new pair

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This detachable anchor system makes a bold yet unnerving promise to deliver full-length, single-rope rappels. Is it the holy grail for rappelling or an accident waiting to happen?

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In designing a new Stumpjumper for 2018, Specialized faced a challenge: how to keep a 37-year-old model relevant in an ever-improving field

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Comfy, sweatproof designs for the gym and the trail

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This simple piece of clothing is still a go-to piece of gear

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Rule number one? Resist the urge to overcomplicate things.

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Turns out the brand that makes my favorite PFDs also knows its footwear

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Gear up for summer with Outside editors' wishlist

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Watch to see what Outside editor Bryan Rogala, loves about Roofnest's Sparrow tent. 

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If you are a gearhead, you know that having a ton of gear can translate to a lot of clutter.

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Laptops are an expensive investment that we rely on for nearly everything. Make sure yours is properly protected with one of these cases.

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Behind the scenes with the newest women's mountain bike clothing company

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An association of automotive and bike industry bigwigs is betting that bicycle-to-vehicle communication will make cycling safer

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Waxed canvas is durable and looks stylish. There's a reason the material has been around for nearly 300 years.

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The company behind the smart bike helmet just launched a watch. Here's our take.

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The Boston tech company is now selling monthly access to its Strap 2.0 data-tracking device

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Ditching weight means going farther faster

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Nothing makes a ride like a sweet pair of shorts

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For every task, there’s the right tool

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Walk softly and carry the right stick.

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Ditching weight means going farther faster

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Light up the trails with these all-terrain performers

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Elevate your saddle time

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Tools to capture your most cinematic adventures

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When weather rolls in, grab one of these

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Swimwear that exudes style and capability

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The latest hikers are as cozy as they are bombproof

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Seven top performers for pounding the pavement

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Timepieces to keep you on track

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Look good and see better with these seven specs

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It’s south-swell season. Make sure you have the right board.

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Haulers big and small that go above and beyond

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Training essentials for road and trail

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Finally, wires are a thing of the past

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Cool and casual warm-weather gear

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Slip-ons and lace-ups for your soggiest adventures

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We’re all for traveling light—just make room for these

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Training essentials for road and trail

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Devices that do the thinking, analyzing, and recovery for you

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VIP style and comfort, even in the cheap seats

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Tried and true gear for river, lake, and ocean play

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Smoke the competition

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Because sometimes you don’t want to catch some rays

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Wherever the waves take you, you’re covered

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High mileage without the sticker shock

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Vintage aloha style gets technical

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Inspired by packs, a new breed of coolers are on the rise

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