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Sturdy backpacks, warm sleeping bags and comfortable boots are must-haves. We help you track down the best options.
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The Best Backcountry Ski Gear
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The Best Trail Running Gear of 2022
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack
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Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0 Sleeping Bag
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Western Mountaineering Versalite 10
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Oakley Flight Deck XM Ski Goggles
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Lightspeed Warmth 3.0 Self-Inflating Sleep Pad
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Thule T2 Pro XT Bike Rack
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Bluefin Cruise Carbon 15’ Paddleboard
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Hydro Flask Day Escape Soft Cooler Pack
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Best Men's Water Shoes
The 11 Best Men’s Water Shoes of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Best Men's Rain Jackets
The 8 Best Men’s Rain Jackets of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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The 9 Best Fishing Waders
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The 7 Best Winter Coats for Men of 2022, Tested and Reviewed
Best Handheld GPSes
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The Best Hand Warmers of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Disc Golf Discs
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Best Boat Waxes
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The 11 Best Snowboard Boots of 2023
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The 6 Best Heated Jackets of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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Best Bass Fishing Lines
The 8 Best Bass Fishing Lines of 2023
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Best Bass Fishing Rods
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The 8 Best Ice Fishing Boots
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The 9 Best Boots for Snowshoeing
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The Best Polarized Sunglasses of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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The 8 Best Hardshell Jackets of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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The 8 Best Mittens
Backpackers at The Barn hostel relax in a unique old fashioned outdoor bathtub after a long day of hiking through the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand
The 8 Best Backpacking Towels of 2023
Best Crappie Lures
The 9 Best Crappie Lures