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Review: Spyderco’s Para Military 2 knife might just be the perfect backpacking blade

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The best water purification tablets for your next outdoor adventure

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The best fleece jackets worth wearing

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The best EDC flashlights worth carrying, according to US military veterans

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The best multitools worth carrying, according to US military veterans

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The best tactical backpacks worth carrying, according to US military veterans

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The best backpacking tents for your next outdoor adventure

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The best camping accessories worth shelling out for

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The best camping food for your next outdoor adventure

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The best portable coffee makers for your next deployment

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The best backpacking water filters worth carrying

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The best down jackets for your next outdoor adventure

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The best backpacking sleeping bags for your next camping trip

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The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp

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The best running watches worth wearing

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The best camping gear for your next trip into the wilderness

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Review: the First Lite Dirtbag Duffle carries the load with ease

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Review: the Black Diamond Speed 40 pack is a mountain guide favorite

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Review: Fighting the morass with La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX hiking boots

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Review: the Benchmade Bugout pocket knife is an ultra-lightweight dream

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Review: the SCARPA Zodiac Plus GTX hiking boots are mountain specialists

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Review: the SCARPA Rush Mid GTX hiking boots are a lightweight necessity for your next backcountry adventure

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Review: the Salomon Quest 4D 3 Gore-Tex boots might just be the best hiking boots on the market today

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Review: Get quality espresso on the go with the Wacaco Picopresso

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The best inexpensive camping and hiking gear for your next backcountry adventure

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The best fixed blade knives worth carrying — and one you should avoid at all costs

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Review: Can the Delter coffee press topple the mighty AeroPress?

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Review: the CRKT M16-14SFG is one ‘special’ self-defense knife

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Review: this classic Stanley coffee press is a rugged and dependable caffeine companion

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Review: Never be far from a great cup of Joe with the Cafflano Klassic coffee maker

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Review: Up the mountain and back with the Outdoor Research Motive AscentShell jacket

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Review: You won’t survive a nuclear war, but the VSSL Java coffee grinder might

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Review: the Opinel No. 8 knife is an honest blade that will cut the cheese with ease

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Review: the ESPRO P0 ultralight coffee press delivers great taste at less weight

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Review: the CRKT M21-04G is one intimidating knife that’s surprisingly easy to carry

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Review: Practically a lightsaber, the Olight Baton 3 flashlight gets it done in the dark

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Review: the CRKT Pryma multitool is a solution in search of a problem

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Review: Patagonia’s Nano Puff jacket has the comfort and style your next backcountry adventure deserves

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Review: From the forges of Scandinavia to your favorite crags, the Petzl Spatha won’t let you down

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Review: Jetboil’s MiniMo is a versatile camping stove for your next backcountry adventure

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Review: Protect your gut with the Platypus GravityWorks water filter system

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Review: the AeroPress Go travel coffee press will get you fired up in the field

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15 Things Mattis Taught Me About Real Leadership

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