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The best multitools worth carrying, according to US military veterans
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Gear Reviews
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The best camping accessories worth shelling out for
The best camping accessories worth shelling out for
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Gear Reviews
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Enlisting
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The best portable coffee makers for your next deployment
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Gear Reviews
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The best backpacking water filters worth carrying
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Gear Reviews
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The best down jackets for your next outdoor adventure
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Gear Reviews
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The best backpacking sleeping bags for your next camping trip
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History
The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp
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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Gear Reviews
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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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Gear Reviews
Review: the SCARPA Zodiac Plus GTX hiking boots are mountain specialists
Review: the SCARPA Zodiac Plus GTX hiking boots are mountain specialists
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Gear Reviews
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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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Oct 1 2021
Gear Reviews
Review: the Salomon Quest 4D 3 Gore-Tex boots might just be the best hiking boots on the market today
Review: the Salomon Quest 4D 3 Gore-Tex boots might just be the best hiking boots on the market today
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Oct 1 2021
Gear Reviews
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Review: Get quality espresso on the go with the Wacaco Picopresso
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Gear Reviews
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The best inexpensive camping and hiking gear for your next backcountry adventure
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Gear Reviews
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The best fixed blade knives worth carrying — and one you should avoid at all costs
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Gear Reviews
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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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Gear Reviews
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Review: this classic Stanley coffee press is a rugged and dependable caffeine companion
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Gear Reviews
Review: Never be far from a great cup of Joe with the Cafflano Klassic coffee maker
Review: Never be far from a great cup of Joe with the Cafflano Klassic coffee maker
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Gear Reviews
Review: Up the mountain and back with the Outdoor Research Motive AscentShell jacket
Review: Up the mountain and back with the Outdoor Research Motive AscentShell jacket
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Gear Reviews
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Review: You won’t survive a nuclear war, but the VSSL Java coffee grinder might
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Gear Reviews
Review: the Opinel No. 8 knife is an honest blade that will cut the cheese with ease
Review: the Opinel No. 8 knife is an honest blade that will cut the cheese with ease
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Gear Reviews
Review: the ESPRO P0 ultralight coffee press delivers great taste at less weight
Review: the ESPRO P0 ultralight coffee press delivers great taste at less weight
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Gear Reviews
Review: the CRKT M21-04G is one intimidating knife that’s surprisingly easy to carry
Review: the CRKT M21-04G is one intimidating knife that’s surprisingly easy to carry
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Gear Reviews
Review: Practically a lightsaber, the Olight Baton 3 flashlight gets it done in the dark
Review: Practically a lightsaber, the Olight Baton 3 flashlight gets it done in the dark
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Jul 4 2021
Gear Reviews
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Review: the CRKT Pryma multitool is a solution in search of a problem
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Gear Reviews
Review: Patagonia’s Nano Puff jacket has the comfort and style your next backcountry adventure deserves
Review: Patagonia’s Nano Puff jacket has the comfort and style your next backcountry adventure deserves
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Jul 3 2021
Gear Reviews
Review: From the forges of Scandinavia to your favorite crags, the Petzl Spatha won’t let you down
Review: From the forges of Scandinavia to your favorite crags, the Petzl Spatha won’t let you down
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Jul 3 2021
Gear Reviews
Review: Jetboil’s MiniMo is a versatile camping stove for your next backcountry adventure
Review: Jetboil’s MiniMo is a versatile camping stove for your next backcountry adventure
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Gear Reviews
Review: Protect your gut with the Platypus GravityWorks water filter system
Review: Protect your gut with the Platypus GravityWorks water filter system
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Joe Plenzler
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Gear Reviews
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Review: the AeroPress Go travel coffee press will get you fired up in the field
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Joe Plenzler
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