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The Most Jaw-Dropping Natural
Swimming Holes in the United States

By Mike Richard
The Most Jaw-Dropping Natural Swimming Holes in the United States

Leatherman Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Upgraded Multi-Tools

By LeeAnn Whittemore
Leatherman Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Upgraded Multi-Tools

The Ultimate Tent Buying Guide:
How to Find the Best Tent
for Your Trip

By Ross Collicutt
The Ultimate Tent Buying Guide: How to Find the Best Tent for Your Trip
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Outdoors

Beauer 3X Camping Trailer Expands From Pod to Palace in Just 20 Seconds

Towing one of these campers means no more cramping (cramped camping) in small trailers and no maneuvering massive gas-guzzling RVs.
Posted — By Jahla Seppanen
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Outdoors

Camp, Fish, and Actually Talk to Humans at Snow Peak Way 2019

How long has it been since you last got the recommended dose of nature bathing and happy hour around the campfire? Probably too long. Snow Peak can help.
Posted — By Ross Collicutt
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Outdoors

Who Needs Hobbits? Journey Through 5 Real-Life Adventures Books

The books on our list of great nonfiction adventure books differ in topic and time period and are written in a range of different styles.
Posted — By Steven John
Travel

3 Mountain Bike Destinations to Put On Your Bucket List

These trails will test your skills the moment your tire hits the dirt.
Posted — By Clay Abney
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Outdoors

6 Simple Camping Hacks for People Who Don’t Like Camping

These tips and tricks that can make roughing it a bit less rough.
Posted — By Steven John
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Outdoors

Kammok Says This Is the Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Hammock

The Kammok Mantis is an all-in-one hammock system that could replace your backpacking tent.
Posted — By Ross Collicutt

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Altra’s Gritty New King MT Running Shoes Will Help You Dominate the Mountain

Ditch Summer Music Festivals for Cotopaxi’s 24-Hour Adventure Race

Db Equipment’s Douchebag Is The Last Ski Bag You’ll Ever Need

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Outdoors

Appalachian Trail Record-Holder Joe McConaughy Talks Training, Torn Muscles, and Topping-Loaded Pizzas

It takes most people six months to complete the Appalachian Trail. Joe McConaughy, aka Stringbean, did it in less than 46 days.
Posted — By Steven John
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Culture

12 Best Running Trails in America, According to People Who Run for a Living

From miles of mystic forest to a gnarly peak-to-peak ridgeline, these are the best routes to run around the United States.
Posted — By Jahla Seppanen
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Outdoors

An Interview with Greg Hill, the Man Who Skied 2 Million Feet

The renowned skier has achieved first descents in Norway, Chile, Pakistan and Canada.
Posted — By Ross Collicutt
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Outdoors

You Can Literally Text from the North Pole with Somewear Global Hotspot

Or the South Pole if that's a closer option for you ...
Posted — By Mike Richard
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Travel

The Best Travel and Adventure Documentaries on Netflix Right Now

If you're reading this, you're staring at a screen. Wouldn't you rather be exploring a different part of the world than the Internet?
Posted — By Nicole Raney
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Travel

Trek the South Pole on Your Own Antarctic Expedition

Make no mistake: This isn't your typical "adventure tour."
Posted — By Mike Richard
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Fashion & Style

An Honest Review of Smartwool’s New Intraknit Base Layer

Truly innovative or just another Merino next-to-skin base layer?
Posted — By Jahla Seppanen
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Food & Drink

Backcountry Brews: Essential Beer Accessories for Your Next Camping Trip

Take wilderness exploration to the next level with these campground-ready beer accessories.
Posted — By Lee Heidel
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Outdoors

This Tent Is Part Treehouse, Part SUP Board, and All Awesome

Imagine floating on the lake and sleeping among the trees, all with the same product.
Posted — By Nicole Raney
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Outdoors

11 Best Pocket Knives for Everyday Carry

Whether you consider yourself a present-day MacGyver or are just looking for a useful piece of gear, we've got you covered.
Posted — By Clay Abney
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Outdoors

A Quick Guide on How to Clean Hiking Boots

If your hiking boots are as clean as a whistle, without a scuff or a scratch or a hint of dirt to be seen, then you're doing it wrong.
Posted — By Steven John
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Outdoors

Tree Tents’ Fuselage Is an Extreme Wilderness Cabin Unlike Any Other

This aircraft-inspired wilderness "cabin" is no ordinary tiny home.
Posted — By Mike Richard
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