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Gear Reviews

Fat Bike Gear: What to Wear to Stay Warm and Dry

With the growing popularity of fat biking on snow-covered trails, more people are confronted with the question of what to wear to keep warm without ...
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Ward off a bad case of the slippies on your next icy run.

Kahtoola Winter Running Spikes

Kahtoola Winter Running Spikes Flagstaff based winter footwear traction company Kahtoola produces running and hiking spikes and crampons as well as snowshoes to make it ...
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Editor’s Holiday Gear Picks

We get a lot of requests to review or test a lot of outdoor gear from around the world, and we only follow up on ...
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Play Local, Shop Local: Inland NW Outdoor Gift Guide

Cool, creative outdoor oriented gifts are sure to make certain people on your holiday shopping list smile (tip: you can also leave these pages open ...
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Embossed in the foot strap is one of the company's slogan's, "I'm at the Lake." Photo courtesy of Lakes Brand

Lakes Brand Kick Arounds Flip-FLop ($20)

Whether you’re strolling along your favorite lakeside trail, or just hanging out in the backyard, flip-flops have become essential summer-time apparel items for those who ...
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The Ketalist really shines through with its unique nesting design. Photo courtesy of GSI Outdoors

GSI Outdoors Halulite Ketalist Cookset ($34.99)

Ultralight backpacking cookware is a niche that GSI Outdoors has certainly perfected.  When ounces become critical on extended backcountry treks, cooksets must be compact and ...
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The Stillwater is roughly half the weight of most entry-level SUP paddles. Photo courtesy Stillwater

Stillwater Carbon Fiber SUP Paddle ($199)

If you’re used to slugging around the lake or river with a bulky aluminum or plastic SUP paddle, putting a Stillwater Carbon Fiber SUP Paddle ...
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Now you don't have to leave the comfort of your sleeping bag with the SB Lite in Violet, Surf, or Shadow.

Selk’bag Sleepwear System’s New 4G Lite: Perfect for Mild Northwest Summers

The idea of wearing your sleeping bag may take some getting used to, and the new Selk’bag Lite version, which comes in at an affordable ...
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The EC Specter Cube Set comes in different colors, which makes it easy to organize by traveler.

Traveling with Kids Just Got Easier (and lighter)

Eagle Creek Pack-It System: Pack-It Cube set ($26.50 MSRP), Specter Cube set ($38.00 MSRP), Specter Starter Set ($56.00 MSRP) Once you become a parent, it ...
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