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Road To Adventure: Mountain Biking

Whether you're a downhill charger or cross country rider grinding out the miles, mountain biking is one of the most fun ways to move through the mountains.
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The Mind of a Climber: Jimmy Chin’s “Meru”

Meru Peak's famed Shark Fin route has long been considered the hardest un-climbed route in the Himalayas, until now.
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Get The Gear: Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015

The Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 show is the largest gear tradeshow in the country. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at next year's best gear.
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Dirtbag Summer: Black Diamond

Black Diamond apparel has become the unofficial uniform of dirtbags everywhere. Check out why their line up of bomber climbing gear is unstoppable.
Fjallraven

Summer Trekking: Fjallraven

Fjallraven's spring and summer line this year is inspired by the brand's Swedish heritage. It's time to graduate to gear that lasts as long as you will.
Keen Boots

KEEN: The Boots of Summer

Choose a pair of American built KEEN boots for your summer adventures this year. Your feet will thank you, trust us.
Snow Peak

Authentic Adventure: Snow Peak

Warm summer nights call for more adventure than your typical dive bar. Our friends at Snow Peak have you covered for everything out on the trail.
Brunton

Portable Power: Brunton

Don't spend your next road trip tethered to your phone's car charger. It's time to upgrade your portable power game with Brunton.
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Pack It In: Basecamp Cooking

Whether you're a foodie whipping up a gourmet meal or a kitchen novice who can barely make packaged ramen, the perfect basecamp cooking kit is here.
Fishpond

Feel Good Friday: Fishpond

We recently sat down with some of the team from Fishpond to discuss fishing gear, up-cycling materials, and conservation.
Ex Officio

Travel Right: Ex Officio

e've been testing out some of the Ex Officio spring line, both on long trips around the world and short adventures closer to home,
Oliberte

Fair trade footwear: Oliberte

Oliberte's line of fair trade certified boots and shoes are the perfect sustainable addition to every guy's wardrobe.
Thailand Island Hopping

Pack It In: Thailand Island Hopping

We decided to head out for some exploring and Thailand island hopping in search of the best beaches in the world. These essentials got us there.
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Adventure Dog: Ruffwear

Your dog probably loves getting out on the trail even more than you do. Our friends at Ruffwear have the perfect adventure dog kit for your best friend.
Discrete Clothing

Discrete Clothing: The Apres Ski Life

When the lifts stop for the night, the real bars open. We hit the apres scene with Discrete Clothing to see the real ski town parties.
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Gear Pods: Build Your Adventure Kit

The team at Gear Pods have the perfect kits for your next adventure whether you're a seasoned backwoodsman, or a novice hiker.
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Feel Good Friday: Combat Flip Flops

The team with Combat Flip Flops creates stellar products while creating jobs and building communities in war torn hot zones across the world.
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Your Winter Travel Kit: Dakine

Dakine's line of luggage, gear hauling, and technical backpacks is the perfect way to step up your travel game for a little break from the office life.
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Feel Good Friday: Freewaters

Freewaters is a unique brand that builds supremely comfortable flip flops, and also delivers clean water to communities across Africa with the proceeds.
Stein Eriksen Lodge

Stein Eriksen Lodge: A Luxury Ski Getaway

Featuring Utah's best snow and an award winning spa and rooms, and The Stein Eriksen Lodge is the best ski destination in North America.
Suunto Ambit3

Off-Trail Navigation With the Suunto Ambit3

It's time to upgrade your workout tracking. The all new Suunto Ambit3 is the perfect GPS sportwatch to take your outdoor adventures to the next level.
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Modern Flannel: Horny Toad

Horny Toad has redefined flannel this fall. It's time to pick up some serious flannel for office and trail wear this fall.
Gregory Packs

Fast and Light: Gregory Packs

Ask any backpacker, mountain biker, or climber what is in their list of essential gear and a good pack is always at the top of the heap. However, finding that perfect pack for peak bagging or a long day of enduro riding is much easier said than done. You’ve got to find the right suspension […]
Stio

Stio Mountain Apparel

It’s October, and that can only mean one thing (no, not the abominable pumpkin spiced everything). Ski season will soon be upon us. Let’s be honest, that North Face jacket you got in college – you know, the one that still has a lift ticket from 2004 attached – just isn’t going to make it […]
Mountain Khakis

Mountain Khakis

Mountain Khakis are the perfect addition to any man's closet. Especially for those seeking to do some backcountry exploring this fall.
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POC AVIP Collection

The New POC AVIP road cycling collection is the pinnacle of comfort and safety for long miles on your bike
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Chaco Sandals: From The Vault

Chaco sandals have left an indelible mark on the outdoors style world, and now you can have a pair of reintroduced classics with the Vault Collection.
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Psicobloc Masters Competition

The Psicobloc Masters Series is an elite climbing competition that descend on Park City, UT every year.
Fyxation

Bikes and Beer: The Fyxation Tannery Collection

Fyxation Bicycles' Tannery Collection are the perfect accessories to hauling your favorite beer across town for a weekend barbeque or picnic.
Primus Camping Stoves

Backcountry Kitchen: Primus Camping Stoves

Around since 1892, Primus camping stoves set the standard for backcountry cooking for more than one-hundred years.
Boardworks SUP

Summer on the Water: Boardworks SUP

Our friends at Boardworks SUP have models for everything from mellow days cruising Hawaiian beaches to whitewater runners for the crazier paddlers.
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Nutrition for Athletes: The Feed

The Feed is a custom monthly nutrition plan for the everyday athlete.
SPY Happy Lens

Perfect Vision: SPY Happy Lens

A pair of polarized sunglasses with the SPY Happy Lens is the perfect accessory for all your summer needs.
Grand Trunk

Casual Travel Luxury: Grand Trunk

Whether you’re heading to the beach for the weekend, down the trail for a week, or roughing it in your favorite hotel, traveling without the best luxury comforts is a gamble you don’t want to make. The right set of campfire and beach accessories makes the difference between catching the perfect sunset from your hammock, […]
Kitsbow Mountain Biking

Merino and Mud: Kitsbow Mountain Biking

Spring is in rare form across the country, and that means urban and backcountry trails are in perfect condition for some serious riding. Whether you’re a serious enduro mountain biker whose idea of a good ride is a 30+ mile suffer-fest, or one of those crazy downhill riders launching 40 foot red rock cliffs, the […]
Montane

Summer Trekking: Montane

The spring line from Montane is the perfect set of packs and outerwear for any summer trek, be it an afternoon of meadow hopping, or a week long expedition.
TICLA

The Best Everday Camping Gear: Ticla

The Manual explores Ticla, the best new car and summer fesitical camping brand around.
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Everyday Adventure: Forsake Boots

Forsake Boots makes the best in everyday comfort for your adventures around town and on the trail.