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Does the World Need an $800 Vacuum-Insulated Cooler? Yeti Says Yes

Yeti and Pelican are cooler brands revered by many, while others chastise them as ridiculously overpriced novelties marketed to yuppies who don’t know any better. The debate is set to become even more contentious with Yeti’s announcement of an all-new flagship $800 vacuum-insulated cooler.
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Jeep’s New $6K Fat Tire E-Bike Is Available for Pre-Order

For Jeep's Super Bowl commercial, Bill Murray resurrected his role in Groundhog Day. The star of the ad wasn't Murray or even the 2020 Gladiator, however.
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How to Ditch Your Used Electronics (Now That You Just Upgraded for Christmas)

Beyond Craigslist or eBay, here are three of our favorite programs through which you can sell used electronics and cash in on your unwanted gear.
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Explore On- and Off-Road With Garmin’s All-Terrain Overlander GPS

For real explorers who refuse to confine their greatest adventures to the pavement, Garmin just released a game-changing, all-terrain GPS device that opens a whole new world of off-road exploration: the Garmin Overlander.
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The 8 Best Inflatable Paddle Boards for an Affordable Way To Enjoy the Water

Paddleboarding doesn't have to be cumbersome and expensive. Escape to the water with the best inflatable paddle boards of 2021.
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Road Tripping California’s Stunning Highway 395

From ghost towns to national parks to breweries, California's Highway 395 offers just about everything one could hope for in a perfect road trip.
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For Sale: 348,000 Acres of Pristine Patagonian Wilderness

We all appreciate a little privacy from our neighbors in our own home. One newly announced, very private property in Chile all but guarantees your neighbors — hell, even the NSA and their arsenal of satellites — would never see you, hear you, or even be able to find you.
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4 Most Underrated Bachelor Party Destinations in America

While classic destinations like Las Vegas or South Beach guarantee an over-the-top night to remember, they’re also ludicrously expensive and predictable. Why not opt for an under-the-radar city for your bachelor party? Here are four we heartily endorse.
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5 Simple Ways to Travel Greener

Every new year brings a wave of articles encouraging travelers to travel greener. Now, more than ever, most of us are more conscientious of the ways our travel impacts the world around us. But, clearly, there is work to be done. Here are five simple ways to travel greener in 2020 and beyond.
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This Rugged, Off-Road Tow-Behind Trailer Transforms at the Push of a Button

Offline Campers’ flagship Domino is a one-of-a-kind, off-road-ready rig -- a hybrid off-road travel trailer with a clever trick up its sleeve.
A First-Timer's Guide to Renting an RV with RVshare

A First-Timer’s Guide to Renting an RV with RVshare

If you’re new to RV'ing or a first-timer considering buying your own, why not try before you buy? Thankfully, there’s an app for that.
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What Does the New COVID-19 Delta Variant Mean for Travel?

The COVID-19 Delta variant could undo much of the headway we've made in the last six months. Here's how it could affect travel this year.
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Adventures in Florida: 5 killer outdoor experiences in the Sunshine State

Florida isn't all about day-drinking on the water. Here are five of our favorite outdoor experiences in the Sunshine State that don’t involve the beach.
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The Ultimate Guide to a Butter-Smooth Shave

Shaving needn't be a stressful (or bloody) part of your day. If you're prone to nicks and cuts, we’re here to help with the ultimate shaving routine.
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The Best Ways to Rent an RV for Your Next Road Trip

RVs are expensive, gas-hungry, and more prone to mechanical problems than the average car. The solution? Just drive someone else's.
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Enjoy a Different Kind of Island Life at this Private Scottish Escape

For those seeking an altogether different kind of private island escape, there’s Scotland’s Eilean Shona, a self-described, lakefront “Neverland” in Scotland where visitors are encouraged to appreciate the lost art of sitting still and doing nothing.
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An $11,000 Espresso Machine, Inspired By Porsche’s Legendary Flat-Six Engine

The jet-black design of the Espresso Veloce RS Black Edition is equal parts modern art sculpture and world-class coffee maker.
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Airstream Brings Back 2 of Its Most Popular and Affordable Travel Trailers

Airstream travel trailers are legendary among roadtrippers. Sadly, they’re too expensive for most, with some models starting north of six figures. However, Airstream just announced the return of two of its most popular and affordable models: Bambi and Caravel
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How to Enjoy Your Campfires Responsibly This Summer

Campfires are a natural hazard, especially when left unattended. Here's how you can enjoy your campfires safely to prevent wildfires from devastating nature.
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VOCIER Wrinkle-Free Luggage is a Business Traveler’s Best Friend

European luggage manufacturer VOCIER is solving the wrinkled clothing “epidemic” with technology that’s guarantees wrinkle free luggage.
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Is This New ‘Fanny Pack’ the Solution to Your Travel Pack Problems?

Whatever you call it, there’s no dignified way to wear a fanny pack. Nevertheless, several companies are trying to resuscitate the iconic ‘90s carry-all. Among them is Evermore, whose Origin Sling Beltbag is equal parts sling and beltbag with the potential to solve your travel day pack problems.
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Furrion eRove Is the Ultimate, Go-Anywhere, Solar-Powered Cooler

Furrion wants to upend traditional cooler design with a radical solar-powered alternative ready to go anywhere for however long you need it.
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Airstream Teams Up with Pottery Barn on a Second Capsule Collection

Is it time to upgrade your RV? The latest Airstream x Pottery Barn capsule collection has the perfect décor for giving your home-on-wheels a handsome makeover.
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Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Scuba Diving Certification

Scuba diving is beautiful, amazing, and even life-changing for some. For the uninitiated, diving in to diving can feel overwhelming, but it needn’t be.
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The Baja Adventure Rig Is Like an Off-Road Apartment on Wheels

Travel almost anywhere while enjoying all the comforts and luxuries of home with Rossmonster Overland's The Baja adventure truck camper.
Why Going Vegan Is Good for the Environment

Going Vegan Might Be the Single Best Thing You Can Do to Help Save the Planet

Vegans cite plenty of reasons why everyone should give up eating meat. But, doing it for the environment might be the clearest reason of all.
Why COVID-19 'Vaccine Passports' Won't Change the Face of Travel

Why COVID-19 ‘Vaccine Passports’ Won’t Change the Face of Travel

Vaccine passports might make traveling in a post-COVID-19 world safer. We know because we've already used them for the better part of a century.

The Must-Have Gear, Gadgets, and Tools for Your Next Road Trip

If you're prepping for a winter road trip, take a look at our favorite gear and tools for planning, loving, and surviving your adventure.
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Where to Travel for World-Class Medical Care on a Budget

Thanks to high demand from foreigners and big government investments, many formerly developing countries now offer world-class medical care on a budget. Whether you’re looking for breast implants, bypass surgery, or to fix your jacked-up grill, here are the best countries for medical tourism.
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An Honest Review of Untuckit and the No-Tuck Shirts for Men

When Untuckit reached out to offer a sample shirt, I obliged. It seemed like the honest thing to do, and I was curious.
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Curaçao Welcomes Digital Nomads to Work Remotely from the Beach for Six Months

If you’ve been dying to get out of the house and maybe make a big career change in the process, the island of Curaçao has a program for you.
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Spend a Night in the World’s 8 Most Haunted Hotels (If You Dare)

Whether or not you believe in ghosts, evil spirits, poltergeists, or the like, these destinations are considered the world's most haunted hotels.
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4 Best Haunted Tours, from Dungeons to Chernobyl

Halloween is the perfect time of year to embrace your morbid side. For some, that means keeping it family-friendly, while others are looking for a terrifying self-torture experience a la McKamey Manor. Whatever your poison, here are four haunted tours worth checking out this.
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Oru’s Origami-Inspired Inlet Kayak Will Be the World’s Most Portable Watercraft

Most avid outdoorsmen would agree that kayaking is awesome. Storing and transporting all the necessary gear isn't. Using classic origami techniques, Oru Kayak resolved the most common portability problems and built the world's most versatile kayak in the process.
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The Lampuga Air Inflatable Jetboard Is a Go-Anywhere Aqua Thrill Ride

Not long ago, a weekend of outdoor adventure meant strapping hundreds of pounds of equipment to the roof rack of your SUV. This isn’t 2015 anymore. The world’s most portable kayaks, bicycles, and paddleboards fit inside a Smart Car. Add jetboards to that list with Lampuga’s eagerly anticipated Air.
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Roofnest’s Sparrow XL Rooftop Tent Is a Go-Anywhere, Jumbo-Sized Camp Bed

With the Sparrow XL hard-shell tent, Roofnest is proving rooftop camping can be every bit as comfortable as sleeping in your plush, queen-sized bed at home.
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Hitch Tent Is a Clever, Non-Rooftop Platform for Your Rooftop Tent

Rooftop tent camping is sublime, but it's not without its shortcomings. Hitch Tent, a clever automotive hitch-mounted tenting platform, is designed to combine all the utility of a rooftop tent with the stability of a traditional tent system.
European Union to Welcome Vaccinated American Travelers This Summer

Vaccinated Americans Can Soon Travel to Europe

The European Union may welcome Americans again as early as this summer. It’s time to dust off your passport, pack that carry-on, and get traveling again.
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Take the Ultimate Cycling Road Trip With This Fat-Tired Teardrop Trailer

The idea of an ultra-lightweight teardrop trailer specifically built for bikepackers is something we don’t see every day.
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Yacht Support Builds Toy-Hauling Satellite Yachts for Your Superyacht

Superyachts are nice, but most lack necessary storage for all the fun toys most well-heeled gentlemen are likely to travel with. Enter Yacht Support, a niche marine builder that designs satellite yachts to haul an entire arsenal of land & sea toys anywhere you need to take your “mothership.”
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Waydoo Flyer Is the Personal Electric Hydrofoil You Never Knew You Needed

Surfing is cool and all, but continually paddling offshore and finding the right waves can be such a hassle. In the inimitable words of the late Billy Mays, “There’s got to be a better way!” Thankfully, there is with the Waydoo Flyer: the world’s first mostly affordable electric hydrofoil.
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Would You Survive England’s Savage Stinging Nettle-Eating Championship?

From rope-free climbs of El Capitan to solo trekking across Antarctica to sailing the Atlantic Ocean in a barrel, some things need to be done because, well because they just need to be done. Such is the case with Britain's savage and wholly unnecessary World Nettle Eating Championship.
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You Can Seek Wild Sharks in the Bahamas in the Name of Conservation

The aptly named Shark Tagging Adventure at Grand Isle Resort and Spa in The Exumas promises travelers unprecedented, up-close access to the ocean’s greatest apex predator.
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Enjoy a Whiskey and a Lizard at This Bizarre Tokyo Reptile Cafe

Japan is now embracing a new kind of critter culture — the reptile bar and cafe scene. Lizard- and snake-centric establishments are popping up throughout the country’s biggest cities. Tokyo's Bar Yatonokami is one such bar with a quirky vibe that feels like a secret pet store with a liquor license.
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Celebrate Your Single-ness This Valentine’s Day with a Cheap Vacation

Valentine's Day is here, which means the inevitable crush of melodramatic romance blowing up your social media feeds. Embrace your alone-ness this year with a dirt-cheap trip. Contiki is looking to make solo celebrations even better with deeply discounted travel packages for Singles Awareness Day.
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Travel Switzerland Like a Gentleman Aboard the Luxury Glacier Express

Whether you prefer a fast-paced bullet train through rural Japan or a leisurely journey through the Swiss Alps, every man has daydreamed of traveling by rail. New for 2019, Planet Rail has announced a new twist on one of the most luxurious and slowest “express” rail rides in the world.
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Explore 5 Former Soviet Republics on this Hardcore 23-Day Adventure Tour

These days, it's easy to feel like you’ve “seen” so much of the world without ever leaving the comfort of home. But, there are still far-flung destinations that most travelers never see. This year, Exodus Travels will explore no less than five such destinations on one, all-new hardcore adventure tour.
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Behold the World’s 4 Most Over-the-Top Yacht Concepts

In the world of luxury yachting, bigger is always better. That's how “yachts” became “megayachts” became “superyachts.” The latter describes yachts so large or so extravagant that it’s difficult to imagine where designers can realistically go next. Here are the world’s boldest yacht concepts.
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CleanseBot Is a Pocket-Sized, Bacteria-Killing Robot for Germaphobe Travelers

Travel is dirty. We don’t need to tell you of the unspeakable horrors a black light can reveal inside a typical motel room. If only there were a simple, effective way to sanitize your hotel room and travel gear. Thankfully, like all 21st-century problems, there a robot for that.
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You Can Literally Text from the North Pole with Somewear Global Hotspot

No matter how far you choose to explore — the Rocky Mountains, the middle of the ocean, even the North Pole — Somewear Global Hotspot has you covered. It's the perfect lifeline for off-grid connectivity, promising text messaging, location sharing, weather updates, and access to emergency services.