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Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Santoku Knife Set

In Japanese, Santoku means “three virtues.” The GSI Outdoors Santoku Knife Set includes three knives, and they’re perfect for camping, the beach, or backyard cooking. ...
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Fido Pro

Protective and Rescue Gear for Backcountry Dogs As the saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention.” For Paul Hoskinson, Fido Pro’s founder, this phrase ...
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Bridgedale Waterproof Stormsock

Gear Review: Bridgedale Waterproof Stormsock

Comfortable, breathable waterproof socks? Say what? I liked the idea and could immediately envision multiple outdoor recreation applications. But other than a pair of bulky, ...
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Boulder Denim 2.0 Stretch Jeans

Gear Review: Boulder Denim 2.0 Stretch Jeans

These jeans were originally made for rock climbers to provide abrasion protection and the fabric stretch and flexibility needed to pull off dynamic moves. But ...
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Phoozy Phone Koozie

Gear Review: Phoozy Phone Koozie

How many times have you pulled your phone out of your winter jacket for an epic powder shot, quick Instagram post, or call to let ...
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Leki Xplore XT S Gloves

Gear Review: Leki Xplore XT S Gloves

Leki rightly describes these alpine ski gloves as a cold weather warrior. The combination of a waterproof and windproof membrane and high-bulk Primaloft lining make ...
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Leki Peak Vario S Ski Poles

Gear Review: Leki Peak Vario S Ski Poles

These light and strong aluminum and carbon adjustable ski poles excel both inbounds and in the backcountry, but the innovative twist of the ski pole/ski ...
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No Joke Approach Shoes

I thought they were a gimmick. They seemed unnecessary, like those dispensers in the front of grocery stores where you deposit a quarter, turn the ...
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Photo of hand warmers in packaging.

The Humble Hand Warmer: How to Stay Warm While Running in Winter

I’ll take a winter run over a hot summer run any day. “Brisk,” “freezing,” and “snow” are all words I welcome in a pre-run forecast, ...
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