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Pack it in and out with the collapsible Oru Kayak

While most kayaks require car mounts and heavy lifting, the Oru Kayak requires little more than 32-inches of space.
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SmrtGRiPS get you where you’re going while keeping your eyes on the road

Cycling is hard enough with having to glance at your smartphone. Fortunately, SmrtGRiPS relay turn-by-turn directions from your phone to your handlebars.
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Our favorite, beer-centric accessories for when hops just aren’t enough

The merits of a great beer may lie with the hops, but the right accessories can still make your drinking experience more enjoyable at home or on the go.
Yakima SkyRise

Trekking: Yakima Is Taking Camping to New Heights With the SkyRise

Yakima's first rooftop tent comes in two sizes, each of which flaunts weather-resistant components and a setup process that takes less than a minute.
The Great Wide Open

Trekking: Delve into “The Great Wide Open” with Gestalten

Outdoor photography is nothing if not wild. Thankfully, Gestalten's latest photo collection captures the vivid wonder via a handful of ace photographers.
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The only thing cheap about Brilliant is the price

Bicycles can get expensive, but Brilliant Bicycle Co. aims to keep the the prices down and specifications high with its latest line of commuter bikes.
High Camp Teardrop Trailer

Trekking: Hit the highway with the High Camp Teardrop Trailer

The teardrop trailer is nothing new, but Portland's High Camp Trailers is adding a modern touch to a classic build that's been around for nearly a century.
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Trekking: The Haswell Survival Knife is forged for perfection

Blacksmithing isn't dead quite yet. Dylan Wanta is forging one of the best blades around with Coalatree Organics, built with steel and made to last.
Treeline Outdoors Half Hatchet

Trekking: The Half Hatchet lets you cut wood with class

A hatchet should be essential for any woodsman. Thankfully, Treeline Outdoors' classic offering is timeless, versatile, and primed for chopping firewood.
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Trekking: The Pampa Cuff WP Lux looks as good on the trail as off

Romping through the woods in the fall requires a different kind of boot. Thankfully, the Pampa Cuff WP Lux provides protection without sacrificing style.
Zubin Axe

Trekking: The Zubin Axe is the Swiss Army knife of walking sticks

The traditional walking stick is dead. The Zubin Axe lets you outfit a series of stainless-steel heads atop a staff of hickory wood for added functionality.
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Trekking: Drop in with Danny Hess’ Howler handplane

Acclaimed surfboard maker Danny Hess began making handplanes when he was 15 — and he's still at it with the help of Howler more than 20 years later.
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Street Savvy: The Manual’s top five cruising longboards

The art of longboarding might not have changed much since the mid-1950s, but the decks on which we ride continues to evolve. Here are our favorites.
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Trekking: Norquayco’s paddles let you skim with style

Sourced from solid cherry and birch, Norquayco's handmade paddles feature designs that may prompt you to hang them up for good.
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Out of the studio and into the woods: today’s top camping guitars

No one should be required to tow a full-bodied six-string through the woods. Therefore, the Manual has your top picks for the best camping guitars around.
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Citrus, meet sour: 10 Barrel Brewery’s Swill radler

The Berliner Weiss has been around for more than 500 years, but 10 Barrel Brewery's Swill infuses it with grapefruit and soda for something more.
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The Wood-Fired Soak is the Winter Antidote We Need

The Soak wood-fired hot tub takes a cue from Japanese Ofuro tubs & outfits it with metal & red cedar, resulting in a design that's easy on the eyes & back.
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Trekking Shoes: The FEIT Wool Hiker Might be the Plushest Boots in Existence

A single craftsman makes each pair of FEIT's iconic trekking shoes, outfitting them with buffalo-leather insoles & a rigid outsole built for any scenario.
Hults Bruk Jonaker

Trekking: The Hults Bruk Jonaker is backpacker’s delight

Hatchets come in all shapes and sizes, but few of them are as exceptional as those courtesy of Hults Bruk. The compact Jonaker is the perfect case in point.
Tut 4 Man

Trekking: Trade in your two-man tent for a tipi with Kifaru

The iconic tipi may not be as common as it once was, but that hasn't stopped Colorado's Kifaru International from designing the apt-titled Tut 4 Man.
Timberleaf Trailer

Trekking: The Timberleaf Trailer is a Subie owner’s dream

The aptly-titled Timberleaf Trailer is 1,2000-pound, mobile dwelling that doesn't require a Ford F-350 to move. The skylight is just an added plus.
North St. Bags

Big concepts, small batches, and the world of North St. Bags

The folks at North St. Bags pride themselves on American-made, small-batch manufacturing that's geared toward the PNW and beyond. And they totally should.
Tentsile Flite Tree Tent

Trekking: Get lifted with Tentsile’s Trillium Hammock and tree tents

Tentsile's suspended dwellings provide 360-degree views, along with ample sleeping room and storage space for any equipment you might string along.
Sea Dart

Trekking: Track in style with the Escobedo Sea Dart

Constructed of Joubert marine plywood and built using the timeless lapstrake method, the Dart is a canoe-kayak hybrid that's looks as great as it performs.
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Trekking: The Fly Wallet lets you stash your flies with style

Few sports offer the kind of serenity fly fishing affords. Crafted of leather and wool, the Fly Wallet allows you to store up to 16 flies of your choice.
Cricket Trailer

Trekking: The Cricket Trailer is NASA-approved… well, sort of

The Cricket Trailer is everything you want in a pop-up camper, one outfitted wealth of amenities and an intuitive design courtesy of a former ISS engineer.
Frontier Plus

Trekking: The Frontier Plus is the wood stove we’ve been waiting for

Not only does the Frontier Plus camp stove break down for easy transport, but it allows you to control the temperature and cooking heat when assembled.
Heimplanet

Pump it up (and protect) with Heimplanet’s inflatable tents

Small stakes and plastic beams don't always suffice in winds clocking more than 100 mph. Heimplanet's line of inflatable tents off a protective alternative.