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Fulfill Your Road Trip Fantasies with Pacific Overlander’s Fully-Outfitted Vehicle Rentals

Fulfill Your Road Trip Fantasies with Pacific Overlander’s Fully-Outfitted Vehicle Rentals

Ready to unplug and hit the road, but not sure how to do it? Pacific Overlander makes it easy with their fully stocked adventure vehicle rentals.
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Manta5’s Hydrofoiler XE-1 is the World’s Most Advanced Overwater Bicycle

Manta5’s Hydrofoiler XE-1 is the World’s Most Advanced Overwater Bicycle

If you’re the adventurous sort who isn’t content with biking on land, New Zealand-based Manta5's Hydrofoiler XE-1 may be just the trick for you.
trailkeg

TrailKeg is a Trail-ready Growler Designed to Take Your Beer Anywhere

TrailKeg is a Trail-ready Growler Designed to Take Your Beer Anywhere

Hiking and craft beer find a happy marriage with TrailKeg, the world's most innovative, go-anywhere growler. It all comes down to the CO2 pressurization.
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Savor Your Adventure with this Mouthwatering List of the Best Camping Foods

Savor Your Adventure with this Mouthwatering List of the Best Camping Foods

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Live Out There is a Brand that Supplies Affordable Expedition-Level Outerwear

Live Out There is a Brand that Supplies Affordable Expedition-Level Outerwear

Professional adventurer Jamie Clarke is the founder of Live Out There, a new collection of tough outerwear that comes at an easy price.
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HuntCrafted is Like Etsy for Handmade Outdoor and Camping Gear

HuntCrafted is Like Etsy for Handmade Outdoor and Camping Gear

HuntCrafted offers a new take on the craftsmen marketplace. This unique website is full of gift-worthy gear for the holidays.
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Watch Cam McCaul Mountain Bike a Double Black Diamond in Winter

Watch Cam McCaul Mountain Bike a Double Black Diamond in Winter

Teton Gravity Research shared footage of the first-ever mountain bike descent of Corbet’s Couloir. We spoke with the mad man on the bike: Cam McCaul.
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iKamper EatOut is the All-in-One Solution for Your Camp Cookout

iKamper EatOut is the All-in-One Solution for Your Camp Cookout

iKamper is back with another cool invention: the iKamper EatOut. It's an all-in-one cooking box that's compact and ready for camping or tailgating.
Olympics Ice Luge

Duluth Trading Co. Signs On as the US Olympic Luge Team’s Official Off-Sled Outfitter

Duluth Trading Co. Signs On as the US Olympic Luge Team’s Official Off-Sled Outfitter

Duluth Trading Co. is the new Off-Sled Outfitter of USA Luge. It's a five-year deal that adds warmth and utility to the team's downtime apparel.
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Find the Best Off-Grid Vacation Destinations with FreeHouse

Find the Best Off-Grid Vacation Destinations with FreeHouse

FreeHouse makes it easy to get far, far away from the trappings of modern life and discover the world’s best truly off-grid vacation rentals.
GoPro Hero6

Why the GoPro HERO6 Black is Totally Worth the Price Tag

Why the GoPro HERO6 Black is Totally Worth the Price Tag

The GoPro HERO6 Black may look and feel a lot like its predecessor, but this new action camera features a bold processor with better video capabilities.
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Q&A with Ben Saunders before his First Solo Expedition Across Antarctica

Q&A with Ben Saunders before his First Solo Expedition Across Antarctica

Ben Saunders is in the middle of a solo expedition across Antarctica. The Manual caught up with him to chat about gear, survival tips, and teddy bears.
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TIWAL’s Clever, Collapsible Sailboat Fits in the Trunk of Your Car

TIWAL’s Clever, Collapsible Sailboat Fits in the Trunk of Your Car

We live in a glorious age of portability for adventure gear. Now, French brand TIWAL has released the most compact collapsible sailboat we’ve ever seen.
CreekKooler Pup

CreekKooler Pup is a Great Jumpstart to Your Summer River Plans

CreekKooler Pup is a Great Jumpstart to Your Summer River Plans

The CreekKooler Pup is the newer, smaller version of the larger flagship model of the same name. It's available to support on Kickstarter now.
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High-Altitude Hotels: Best Resorts for Ski Junkies and Snow Bunnies Alike

High-Altitude Hotels: Best Resorts for Ski Junkies and Snow Bunnies Alike

From base to peak, high-altitude hotels take snow sport enthusiasts to great heights. Here are three resorts that will get you high and slopeside.
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Hit the Slopes at the Best Ski Towns in the United States

Hit the Slopes at the Best Ski Towns in the United States

Our list of the eight best ski towns has it all, including historic mines, high altitude distilleries and breweries, art galleries, and zip-lines.
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Winter is Coming: Where to Experience the Best Winter Safaris

Winter is Coming: Where to Experience the Best Winter Safaris

If you’re a wildlife lover, winter safaris are just as exciting as traditional African safari. These are the four best cold weather adventures in the world.
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Travel Bucket List: 4 Seriously Dangerous Things to Do in South America

Travel Bucket List: 4 Seriously Dangerous Things to Do in South America

South America should be on the travel bucket list of any hardcore adventurer. Here are four intense (dare we say dangerous?) experiences to prove it.
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A Brief and Shining History of the Coleman Brand

A Brief and Shining History of the Coleman Brand

We're big admirers of the Coleman brand because we know first hand the outdoors products work. But how did Coleman become a household name?
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Outdoorsman Brand Best Made Co. Opens First West Coast Store

Outdoorsman Brand Best Made Co. Opens First West Coast Store

New York City-founded Best Made Co., home of all things for the urban outdoorsman, opened its second location in Los Angeles.
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Bucket List Adventures: 4 Epic Trails for Hiking in Australia and New Zealand

Bucket List Adventures: 4 Epic Trails for Hiking in Australia and New Zealand

If you’re looking for a few more notches on your bucket list, these four trails are among the best for hiking in Australia and New Zealand.
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StarkBoard is the Electric Skateboard You Didn’t Know You Wanted

StarkBoard is the Electric Skateboard You Didn’t Know You Wanted

Meet the Starkboard from Stark Mobility, a remote-free, hands-free, electric skateboard that is said to require just three minutes to master.
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EZ ICE is the Easy Way to Set Up Your Own Backyard Ice Rink

EZ ICE is the Easy Way to Set Up Your Own Backyard Ice Rink

EZ Ice is backyard ice rink available in any number of configurations. It's ideal for frozen climates, long winters, and hockey enthusiasts.
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Don’t Leave Home Without a Pair of the Best Travel Underwear for Men

Don’t Leave Home Without a Pair of the Best Travel Underwear for Men

These aren't your dad's tighty-whities — these are our favorite pairs of travel underwear for keeping your business happy and healthy during long trips.
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Tiger Adventure Vehicles Offer the Best of Off-Roading and Car Camping

Tiger Adventure Vehicles Offer the Best of Off-Roading and Car Camping

Tiger Adventure Vehicles is a South Carolina company building off-road rigs out of domestic trucks — complete with all the camping essentials.
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Our Favorite Travel Socks for Work and Trail

Our Favorite Travel Socks for Work and Trail

When you spend all day on your feet, a good pair of socks makes all the difference. Here our favorite travel socks that work in the office and on the trail.
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Teton Brothers is the Japanese Backcountry Brand You Need to Know

Teton Brothers is the Japanese Backcountry Brand You Need to Know

There's no better Japanese brand for winter wear than Teton Brothers. Don't believe us? Check out outdoors writer Clay Abney's three favorite TB products.
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Boy Meets Woods: Our First Father-Son Camping Trip

Boy Meets Woods: Our First Father-Son Camping Trip

Just after my son turned four, and two days before I turned 35, we went on our first father-son camping trip. Here's what you can learn from our experience.
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4 Adventurous Reasons to Visit Israel Right Now

4 Adventurous Reasons to Visit Israel Right Now

In addition to a burgeoning craft beer scene and stunning beaches, Israel is home to a surprising number of adventure travel opportunities.
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Snow Peak is Japan’s One-Stop-Shop for Outdoor Gear (and You Can Get it in the U.S.)

Snow Peak is Japan’s One-Stop-Shop for Outdoor Gear (and You Can Get it in the U.S.)

The Japanese know good design. Clay Abney outlines our favorite Snow Peak products currently available from this nearly 60-year-old outfitter.
hammock camping

Snag Some Gear from Kammok Before You Go Hammock Camping this Spring

Snag Some Gear from Kammok Before You Go Hammock Camping this Spring

Thinking of hammock camping this spring? Let Austin-based brand Kammok keep you or your buddies gear-ready in the outdoors.
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Japan-based Goldwin Ski Apparel Crafts Olympic-level Sportswear

Japan-based Goldwin Ski Apparel Crafts Olympic-level Sportswear

Goldwin ski apparel is one of the leading brands on the slopes. The Japanese company gained notoriety during the 1960s at the Olympic Games.
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Quiksilver’s New Airlift Vest Will Make Big-Wave Surfing a Little Safer

Quiksilver’s New Airlift Vest Will Make Big-Wave Surfing a Little Safer

Quiksilver's Highline Airlift vest is an inflatable, CO2-powered life jacket specially designed to improve the personal safety of big-wave surfers.
Lifestraw

Drink Dirty Water Without Worry Using the LifeStraw Filter

Drink Dirty Water Without Worry Using the LifeStraw Filter

More than 780 million people lack access to clean water. With the LifeStraw—you don't have to be one of them, even while trekking in the backcountry.
Burton Snowboards

Step On Up: Burton Snowboards Announces New Boot-to-Binding Connection System

Step On Up: Burton Snowboards Announces New Boot-to-Binding Connection System

Three connection points on the new Burton Snowboards Step On system will help deliver better board control by locking the boot directly to the binding.
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Your Next Slope Sweater Should Come from Peruvian Alpaca Llamas

Your Next Slope Sweater Should Come from Peruvian Alpaca Llamas

The Paka sweater, now on Kickstarter, is made from Alpaca Llama wool and is the one sweater you need to go from the slopes to apres ski.
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Stay Dry on the Trail with the Best Rain Gear for Men

Stay Dry on the Trail with the Best Rain Gear for Men

There is no such thing as bad weather — just bad gear. Choose the best rain gear for hiking no matter the season.
black tomato travel

Get Lost ‘Man vs. Wild’-style with the Ultimate Black Tomato Travel Experience

Get Lost ‘Man vs. Wild’-style with the Ultimate Black Tomato Travel Experience

Black Tomato travel company's Get Lost experience is about getting lost — literally, philosophically, and completely — and finding yourself.
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East Coast Hikes to Ruins, Ghost Towns, and Other Abandoned Splendor

East Coast Hikes to Ruins, Ghost Towns, and Other Abandoned Splendor

The beauty of nature and the sometimes eerie, sometimes enchanting, and always intriguing vestiges of faded history can be found on these East Coast hikes.
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Take a Peek at these New Burton Jackets Before Snowboarding Season Arrives

Take a Peek at these New Burton Jackets Before Snowboarding Season Arrives

Snowboarding and skiing season is approaching. Here's a look at the newest Burton jackets, which will be available in time for opening day on the slopes.
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Supporting Bears Ears National Monument is as Easy as Wearing Socks

Supporting Bears Ears National Monument is as Easy as Wearing Socks

Farm to Feet is offering limited edition socks to honor National Public Lands Day. Proceeds go towards the conservation of Bears Ears National Monument.
Winnebago Revel

The Winnebago Revel is a Beast of an RV that can Off-Road Anywhere

The Winnebago Revel is a Beast of an RV that can Off-Road Anywhere

Looking to get seriously off-road without the inconvenience of towing a separate trailer? Look no further than the new Winnebago Revel RV.
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This Modular Surfboard Will Change the Way Surfers Travel

This Modular Surfboard Will Change the Way Surfers Travel

Renowned designer Thomas Meyerhoffer is making waves with his 2PRT modular surfboard, the most travel-friendly concept we've ever seen.
Expert Trainer Mike Barwis

How to Exercise Like a Pro, According to Expert Trainer Mike Barwis

How to Exercise Like a Pro, According to Expert Trainer Mike Barwis

Mike Barwis has trained over 5,000 professional athletes in the NLF, MLB, WNBA, NLH, and Olympics. Here's how you can exercise like one of the pros.
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Tuesday Cycles is Cruising Around with the Best Cruiser Bike

Tuesday Cycles is Cruising Around with the Best Cruiser Bike

If you like a bike with classic style, then Tuesday Cycles is for you. This laid-brack brand makes some of the best cruiser bikes.
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A Visit with the Native Community of Guna Yala, Panama (Photos)

A Visit with the Native Community of Guna Yala, Panama (Photos)

Get a closer look at life for the Guna, a native community living on the island of Ukupseni off of Panama's Caribbean Coast in the Guna Yala region.
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3 Adventurous Ways to Watch the Leaves Turn in New England This Fall

3 Adventurous Ways to Watch the Leaves Turn in New England This Fall

Watch the leaves turn in New England this fall by checking out one of these three stunning and surprisingly adventurous fall foliage tours.
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Indulge in Fall Sights and Flavors on a Luxury Cycling Tour with Trek Travel

Indulge in Fall Sights and Flavors on a Luxury Cycling Tour with Trek Travel

Explore the best spots for autumn indulgence with Trek Travel, (a luxury cycling tour provider) through gorgeous fall foliage in the US.
G-Form Elbow and Knee Pads

Protect Your Joints from a Downhill Disaster with G-Form Elbow and Knee Pads

Protect Your Joints from a Downhill Disaster with G-Form Elbow and Knee Pads

If you're pushing yourself to new limits and need more than just a helmet for cover, try G-Form elbow and knee pads. Now test ride approved!
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How to Boost Your Workout Recovery and Get the Most Gains

How to Boost Your Workout Recovery and Get the Most Gains

Having a workout recovery plan guarantees you the best results from your fitness routine. Follow these tips to alleviate soreness and recover more quickly.