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Nailing the perfect ratio of utility and technology, this folding knife ($295) from Shinola won us over with its timeless design and modern materials. The 2.6-inch stainless steel blade is housed in a titanium handle and deploys with the push of a button. An integrated belt clip keeps the knife secure…

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This $45 tool will change the way you hydrate on the trail

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It’s time to upgrade your gas station beanie

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Advice from one of the world’s best ultra-marathon runners

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The well-known mountain guide breaks down his 10 essentials

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A software update brings phone-free music experience to the Watch

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Need fuel for your fireplace or home stove? Swing away.

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Enjoying a night in a tent shouldn’t be a challenge

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In descending order of priority

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Take the party with you

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These two fisherwomen are ocean advocates and clothing designers during the off-season

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Brands like Costa del Mar are putting a stylish touch on performance shades

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We crowdsourced the reviews on this expensive piece of gear

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After a full summer of testing, we found great-fitting bottoms that come in short and long lengths and play just as hard as we do

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The rise of automatic shifting, integrated computers, lights, power meters, and radar has made us wonder: How much is too much?

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We look forward to having you as part of the gear-nerd club, and thank you, as always for your support

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Quality sunglasses don't have to be expensive

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Picked by Kicker, a golden retriever with over 40,000 Instagram followers

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Add this simple device to your pack. You won’t regret it.

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How the Pixel 2 improves on the search giant’s original smartphone release

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The first car-based Range Rover honors the brand's off-road legacy, even though the on-road experience could use some improvements

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Your food will taste better, and you'll stay healthier

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Thanks to a plethora of new materials, skis are getting way more versatile.

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Seven boards that put fun first.

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We weigh in on our favorite shoulder-season shirts and jackets

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Just remember one thing: it’s all about fit

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Never heard of the thing? Read on to let me convince you that these easy-to-transport, bomber camping tables are the only way to go.

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It's smokeless and sears hotter than anything else I've tried

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We put together a full no-compromise setup for under $2,000

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Not dorky. Practical.

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You could turn your Jeep or Tacoma into an off-road beast. Or you could just buy this bad-ass side-by-side buggy instead.

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A rooftop tent that coverts to a treehouse.

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A duffel bag that celebrates our National Parks.

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A wallet made from upcycled fire hose

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The shell of this Ducati was lovingly hammered from three sheets of raw aluminum and then melded with mahogany veneer panels.

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Sponsor Content: REI

Seriously, it’s time to recalibrate your stance on the season

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Both brands just built websites that will help people shop for pre-owned products

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They're durable, smartly built, and ridiculously comfy

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Or how to be the most popular camping partner around

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Nadine Marchal and her loom have made everything from sandals to climbing rope more stylish

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Walk on—no matter the weather.

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Play atop the powder with these new decks.

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We asked some of our favorite hiking guides to dish on the shoes and boots that they’ve fallen in love with over the years

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Up your skin-care game with these cold-weather remedies.

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Tools to prevent a breakup with your bike.

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Dial in your—and your pet’s—training.

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Trail bikes aside, no mountain machine adds more versatility to a fleet than a fat bike.

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Don't let the cold shut down your training.

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Care for your digits.

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Stylish hats to keep you covered

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Wherever your cold-weather escape trajectory leads, these best-in-class shades improve the view.

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Comfy, classy shoes for ski-beat feet.

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Cylindrical lenses that strike the perfect balance between performance and price.

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Survive a night (or two or three) in the snow.

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Tools that make it impossible to take a bad picture.

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Rugged, refined timepieces for nights out, the depths, and, yes, even space.

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Pavement? Trail? Snow? These workhorses have you covered.

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Load them up, kick them through the snow—these haulers will serve you well no matter what.

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Even outdoor gear deserves a second chance.

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Why this 35-year-old fanny pack is still a perfect piece of gear

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Most snowboard boots are ugly. Not so with this collab from Danner and Burton.

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This shirt should be a staple in your wardrobe

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Watch columnist Bryan Rogala outline the seven things you need keep your dog safe and happy on your next outdoor adventure.

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These essentials—some tangible, some not—should run you less than $100 and will make the two of you way happier in the backcountry

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How to really take advantage of Apple's newest smartphone

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The 18-foot Mantis trailer (from $32,500) is just short enough to fit in a standard garage, but long enough to sleep four adults, and high enough to stand in

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For pickups and vans, there's no better bike carrier

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Roomy, safe, fast, and affordable, full-size trucks are the ultimate adventure enablers

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A fully-featured adventure vehicle.

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Stifle that laughter. These aren’t merely kids’ pj’s anymore.

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Apparel that looks its best after you’ve put it through your worst

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Don’t skimp on skivvies.

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Comfortable, classy fireside wear.

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Smart, classy apparel for the chilliest time of year.

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Giving disaster-struck communities the ability to produce their own clean water

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Cheap, bigger inside than a NYC apartment, and it goes off-road. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well...

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A venerated European brand comes to the U.S.

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Don’t leave home without a warm winter buddy.

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Nothing’s quite as cozy.

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