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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including 2XU's 3/4-length compression tights.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Oakley carry-on roller bag.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Roxy 10'6" SUP.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Cannondale Ryker bike helmet.

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Ease your load with these packs, including the Gregory Sage 45, which testers loved for its back panel, which perfectly fits the lumbar spine; the North Face Minera 30, a simple daypack with a widely adjustable chest strap and lightweight hipbelt; and the Black Diamond Onyx 75, a no-frills, long-haul, remarkably light pack.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Cannondale Bad Girl 1.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Scott Contessa Spark RC.

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These shells offer equal parts protection and comfort. We reviewed the Columbia Flyin' Dry, with its waterproof, breathable membrane and roomy back pocket; the Marmot Tempo Hoody, which kept our tester toasty on mountain runs and hikes during a windy season; the super-stretchy First Ascent High Season; and others.

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Ignore what you've been told: Summer is the time to try something new

The pro skier talks avalanche safety

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She can shred like nobody's business. Here's what to get her.

All about the youngest-ever ASP women's world champion

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Moving Comfort Rebound Racer Bra.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Saucony ProGrid Outlaw.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Nau 3/4 Length Cocoon jacket.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Line Celebrity 100 skis.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Arbor Swoon Board.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Tubbs Wilderness Snowshoe

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I need a comfortable pair of multi-purpose shorts. What do you recommend?

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Outside brings you the best adventure-specific dresses for your next late summer trip.

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Seven surfers from Montauk, New York, give you the lowdown on one of the East Coast's premier surf towns.

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Behind the scenes with the sisters tearing up the competitive triathlon circuit.

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Photographer Jeff Lipsky shoots Torah Bright, Courtney Conlogue, Jenna Shoemaker, Sara Mancuso and Alex Puccio for our October issue.

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Behind the scenes with the Olympic gold medalist in Malibu, California.

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Why did Alex Puccio become so successful as a climber? A move to Boulder had something to do with it.

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In her off time, the 26-year-old triathlete earned a degree from Harvard.

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She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Watershed Waterproof Tote.

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The freeskier has earned the right not to be called Julia’s little sister.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lucy Power Lift Knee Pants.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Patagonia Crossover Bra.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the REI Sariska Strappy Tank.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the ZEMgear Zem Ninja Low Booties.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nau Stylus Wrap Jacket.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Patagonia R1 Reversible Spring Juanita Suit.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Adidas Adistar Raven running shoes.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sheila Moon Alice Shimmel Top.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Rusty Turn Around swimsuit Top and Bottom.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the REI Crestrail 65 backpack.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Asics GT 2160 running shoes.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Rapha Wind Jacket.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Merrell Rowena Jacket.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Eagle Creek Salta Vita.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nuun U Tablet.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Giant Cypher 1.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Isis Brighton Bay Tank.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Timbuk2 Candybar backpack.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Waterbox Water Bottle.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Amira Expert.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Women's Trail Top.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Camelbak Aventura.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sole Dual Anti-Blister Socks.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Cannondale Women's Quick 2.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Adidas Adilibria Shield S Sunglasses.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Marmot Freya 35 backpack.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Patagonia Nano Puff vest.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Arc'Teryx Cita Bra.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Trek Belleville WSD.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Osprey Verve 13 backpack.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Kaenon Sequence Sunglasses.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the REI Endeavor Pants.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Helly Hansen Pace Singlet.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Tactic Helmet.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Dakine Girls Amp 8L Pack.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Mountain Hardwear Geist Running Cap.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Black Diamond Distance FL Poles.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Merrell Atalaya Skirt.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Darn Tough Quarter Sock Cushion Socks.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Five Ten Karver Shoes.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Surftech Marisa Miller Stand-Up Paddleboard.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Oakley Miss Conduct Sunglasses.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nathan Trail Mix.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the DZ Nuts Bliss Cream.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nike Lunar Elite + 2 running shoes.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Dakine Coiled SUP Leash.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the The North Face Krakatoa Half Zip Hoodie.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Pearl Izumi Veer Shorts.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the C4 Waterman Bamboo Laminate HD Paddle 8" Blade.

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