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The best camping hammocks for your next trip into the great outdoors
Hang under the stars and enjoy mountain views from these camping hammocks.
The best rowing machines to keep you fit for your next mission
Harbor a burning hatred for running, but need to keep your cardio high? Maybe a rowing machine is the thing for you.
The best headlamps to get it done in the dark
Keep your hands free and your path illuminated with these powerful and resilient headlamps.
The best camping gear for your next trip into the wilderness
We did the homework so you could copy it.
The best sleeping bags to let you sleep like royalty in the great outdoors
Snuggle up, bitches.
The best sweatpants that are luxury for your legs
All those in favor of abolishing pants with belt loops, say “aye.”
The best bug out bags to keep you ready for anything
Be prepared for any emergency with up to 72 hours-worth of food, medicine, and other survival gear.
The best survival knives for conquering the great outdoors
Whittling down the best survival knives out of dozens tested.
The best Nerf guns your squad needs to dominate the playground
It’s natural to want one’s squad outfitted in the latest and greatest in low-impact fun-guns.
The best fishing backpacks for your next trip to the water
Spend less time carrying gear and more time thinking up excuses for why the big one got away.
The best range bags for your next trip to the firing line
What if I told you being a walking gear-bomb was optional?
The best hiking boots for your next outdoor adventure
Allow us to introduce you to a pair of hiking boots that will go the extra mile.
The best treadmills to keep you fit for your next mission
Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it’s treadmill time!
The best backpacking water filters worth carrying
The best backpacking water filters will keep you healthy and hydrated on the trail.
The best women’s running shoes worth wearing
The best running shoes for women will make it feel like you’re running on marshmallows.
The best camping chairs for your next outdoor adventure
The best chairs to rest your rear while on the frontier.
The best pocket knives for your everyday carry
Never leave home without the right blade in your pocket.
The best running socks worth wearing
Choosing the best running socks can make or break your run. Here's what you should look for before you buy your next pair.
The best military books we read this year
Here’s a brief list of some of the best books we read here at Task & Purpose in the last year.
The best adjustable dumbbells to keep you fit for your next mission
Gear up and stay fit like it’s your job with the best adjustable dumbbells.
The best magazine pouches to satisfy your tactical needs
A Marine reservist assesses the best MOLLE magazine pouches to keep you in the fight under any circumstances.
The best trail running shoes to keep you grounded on any terrain
Leave the paved roads behind and step up your running game with the best trail running shoes.
The best tactical backpacks worth carrying, according to US military veterans
Our team of veteran gear reviewers scoured the market for the best tactical backpacks. Here's what they found.
The best hunting knives for the modern-day Jim Bowie
Looking for the best hunting knifes? There's something for everyone on this list.
