Gear
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How I Finally Got Rid of Plantar Fasciitis Once and For All
I went for a trail run yesterday and logged almost two hours through the tall grass, wildflowers, and absurdly steep…
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The Kindling Cracker Can Make a Pro Log Splitter Out of Anyone
The easiest kindling splitter you’ll ever use.
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In Praise of Really Big Tents
Stop settling for cramped conditions when camping with the palatial NEMO Wagontop 6p
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The Best Dropper Lever on the Market Is Now Even Best-er-er
It’s just a dropper lever, right? The PNW Loam Lever says, “not so fast.”
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You’re Gonna Want This Adventure-Ready Telescope From Nocs
Small, powerful, and only one lens makes this monocular a must-have bit of kit.
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We Love The Kids Ride Shotgun Seat For Kiddos (Fun for Adultos Too)
Literally miles of smiles.
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If Adventurous Riding Is Your Jam, These Are Your Shoes
Because sometimes bike rides involve a whole lot of hiking.
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The Tiny Solo Stove ‘Mesa’ Is a Sweet Little Camp Or Backyard Buddy
Sometimes you don’t want, or can’t build, a full-on campfire. That’s when you reach for the Mesa.
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There’s Just Something About Full Grain Leather Hiking Boots
Wanna hand your boots down to the kiddies? They’d be stoked on the Scarpa SL Actives we review here.
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If You Need Me, I’ll Be Chilling In My New Fave Camp Chair
When your dogs are barkin’ this chair is callin’
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Review: Can the Altra Lone Peak 6 Shoes Convert This Hiking Boot Evangelist?
Thru-hikers swear by them. What about hiking boot lovers?
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Always Know Where Your Towel Is
Small enough to go anywhere, Douglas Adams would approve.
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Review: Dometic GO Hydration Jug
Water storage that’s easy to pack and fun to use.
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Review: Learning From the Tactical With the Danner Tanicus Boot
Tactical boots to the rescue for chronic ankle turners.
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Review: The Helinox Chair Zero High-Back Actually Backpacks
Little. Different. High-backed. Better.
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Sleeping Bag in a Can?
A 65-year-old sleeping bag packed in a sardine can looks pretty good, actually
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Trust Us, You Really Want to Clean Your Wetsuit Properly
Keep your wetsuit lasting longer, and banish the stink forever with this handy guide to neoprene maintenance.
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Review: PNW’s Loam Pedals Are Heaven for Flats Lovers
PNW knocks it out of the park, yet again.
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We’re Testing Out The Pakmule Cargo Carrier—Whaddya Want to Know?
Burly, USA-made, cool-looking cargo carrying.
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Thousand’s ‘Chapter’ Bike Helmet Can Run Errands and Mountains
Ride your kid to school, hit the town for a cruise, and take on multi-day gravel adventures, all with one…
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Review: Tifosi Rail Are Solid Shades for Well Under $100
Why buy $300 shades when these are out there kicking butt for so much less?
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Gear Review: Front Runner Outfitters Slimline II Roof Rack
If you’re shopping for a low-profile, full-length rack, we found the one.
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Cold-Weather Brand Beringia Also Makes Our Fave Surf Trunks
Surf, hike, swim, run, lounge—they’re kinda the perfect shorts.
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The Used Gear Marketplace Is Betting You Don’t Want to Buy New Stuff
Let’s check in on Geartrade, a company trying to help you offload those old tents in your garage.
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Your (Semi) Annual Reminder That Bedrock Sandals Are the Best Sandals
Chacos schmockos. Tevas schmevas. It’s Bedrocks our feet crave. There’s just something about the minimalist-ish (depending on style) Vibram soles…
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Baking Backcountry Bread in the Coleman Camp Oven
Two longtime overlanding wanderers figure out the joy of bread baking in the simple Coleman Camp Oven.
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Review: Patagonia’s Crazy Light Middle Fork Waders
Backcountry testing with waders made for packing.
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This Thule Bike Rack Dethroned the Beloved Küat In Our Tester’s Garage
It’s pricey, but wow, it’s easy and light.
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Organize Your Sh*t With Luno’s Terrific Seatback Organizer
Stores everything you want stored.
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PNW’s Dropper Posts Are Great—So How About Their Bike Apparel?
PNW, famous for its excellent dropper posts, wades into the apparel pool.
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Eddie Bauer’s Making Apparel Designed for Sit-Skiers and That’s Awesome
Sit skiers, rejoice.
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Long-Live the Ten Dollar Bike Multitool
It works, it never fails, it’s ten bucks. Thanks, Park Tool.
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Inflatable Camper Shells, Cargo Boxes, and Bed Platforms Are Intriguing
They even make inflatable dog chalets.
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Get Those Snow Chains Ready
It pleases Ullr, after all, as do these Security Chain Super Z chains, which might be the best.
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Old Man Mountain Has Really New and Really Good Universal Bike Rack
Burly new rack from one of the best in the biz.
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Brilliant Non-Trekking Uses for Trekking Poles
Trekking pole hacks from the industrious and hungry hikers among us.
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Yeah, We’re Down With Quilts—Especially This One
Camping quilts, eliminating the useless parts of sleeping bags for decades.
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How to Car Camp in Hot Weather While Remaining Chill
It’s been a hot summer, and they’re only getting hotter. Here are our tips and tricks for staying cool.
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We’re Big Fans of This Stainless Steel Water Can
When you’re serious about getting your drinking water out of plastic containers, this is for you.
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The Jackery Battery Is Cheaper Than Goal Zero: But Does it Work?
Big on power, less so on price.
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The Helinox Cot One Is One Heck of a Lightweight Camp Cot
Off the ground is where it’s at.
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Review: When You Don’t Want a Big Water Can, Go With Soft-Sided Storage
You need water, here’s how to store it without taking up too much space.
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Fly Fishing Fun in a Tiny, Easy Package
Tenkara simplifies the heck out of backcountry fishing.
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These Carbon Trekking Poles (Still) Cost Less than a Tank of Gas
Cascade Mountain Tech’s trekking poles trek all over the damn place for way less money than you’d think.
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These Are Our Go-To Adventure, Travel, and Hiking Pants
The prAna Alamedas are only pair of pants you really need.
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Okay, Trekking Pole Tent—You Won Me Over
Her first foray into the ultralight trekking pole tent world goes swimmingly.
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Eddie Bauer Does a Big Ole’ Cannonball Into the Gear Rental Pool
Eddie Bauer makes some terrific outdoor gear, and now you don’t have to buy it to use it.
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Looking for More Car Camping Comfort? Why Not a Camping Cot?
Our REI Kingdom Cot 3 review reveals a luxurious and easy to live with bit of camp kit.
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I Happily Wore These Fishing Shoes Into a Bar
The first fly fishing shoes you might wear while not fly fishing, the Orvis PRO Approach.
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This Might Be the, Um, Poo-Fect Trowel
The Deuce trowel has more thought behind it than lots of high end fancy outdoor gear.
