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Beat the Heat in Style with Stanley’s New Heat Wave Collection

Outdoor Gear Type: Water Bottles

Stay cool with Stanley’s vibrant Heat Wave Collection. Insulated tumblers and jugs keep drinks icy and some are made with recycled ocean plastic.

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YETI Reimagines the Classic: Introducing the Roadie 15 Cooler

Outdoor Gear Type: Coolers
Recommended For: Car Camper

Ultra-portable YETI Roadie 15! Keeps drinks and food icy cold on adventures.

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Midland’s GXT3000: The Walkie Talkie That Goes the Distance

Midland’s GXT3000 walkie talkie boasts long range, battery life and repeater capability for reliable communication on farms, trails, and emergencies.

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MSR Introduces The Hubba Hubba Bikepack Tent

Outdoor Gear Type: Tents
Recommended For: Bikepacker

Camp comfy on bike trips! MSR’s new Hubba Hubba Bikepack tent fits handlebars and offers space.

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Fly Fishing Like a Pro: Backcountry Guide Picks the Perfect Kit

Gear up for fly fishing success! Backcountry’s 2024 Fly Fishing Guide picks best rods, reels, waders, and apparel. Shop now!

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Gear Up for Summer Savings: REI Co-op’s 4th of July Sale Starts

Save up to 40% on tents, bikes, apparel & more at REI’s 4th of July Sale & Clearance! Shop for the whole family & gear up for summer adventures.

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SCARPA Unveils New Reflex VS Climbing Shoe

SCARPA launches affordable Reflex VS climbing shoe for beginners and experts at $99.

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Rumpl’s Camp Pillow Brings Comfort to Your Next Adventure

Outdoor Gear Type: Pillows
Recommended For: Wilderness Backpacker

Rumpl’s Camp Pillow offers adjustable comfort and eco-friendly materials for your best sleep outdoors.

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Prepare For Glare: The Best Sunglasses Of 2024

Outdoor Gear Type: Sunglasses
Recommended For: Day Hiker, Urban Hiker

Summer is officially here and if you’re like us, you’ve got a whole lot of adventure in the works for the next few months. A piece of gear that is crucial to having fun in the sun all summer long is sunglasses, and we’ve rounded up our favorites in this handy dandy guide. Prepare for […]

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Get Your Sunshine On: The Best Sun Shirts Of 2024

Outdoor Gear Type: Shirt, Sun Protection

Sun shirts have become a reliable form of sun protection over the last bunch of years! And that’s for good reason. They’re a simple and effective way to protect your skin from harmful UV rays without having to put much thought into it. For some of us, sun shirts are also great because it means […]

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