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The Best Axes and Hatchets for Camping and Survival
From a full-length axe that’ll make quick work of cordwood to a simple hatchet that you can stash in your backpack.
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OutdoorsIs This The James Brand’s Most Useful Pocket Knife?
Pick up this popular EDC option before it sells out...again.
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HomeAfter Using This Smokeless Fireplace, I Don’t See the Point of a Real One
A low-commitment way to bring mid-century warmth to your home or yard.
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OutdoorsCan You Spot the Key Difference Between These Two Types of Pocket Knives?
We break down two common pocket knife locking mechanisms that are similar, but not the same.
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OutdoorsWe’ve Never Seen a Pocket Knife Open Like This
Crafted in collaboration with designers Chen Chen and Kai Williams, the Sidewinder is a moving sculpture moonlighting as a knife.
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OutdoorsThe Science Behind Touchscreen Gloves Might Surprise You
Here's what's going on within those winter accessories — and what's happening when they don't work.
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OutdoorsDown vs Synthetic Insulation: Read This Before You Buy a Winter Coat
Most puffy jackets look the same. But it's what's inside that really counts.
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Outdoors6 Things to Look for In Your Next Winter Camp Jacket
A puffy down jacket is an essential piece of gear in any outdoor arsenal.
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OutdoorsThe One Piece of Running Gear That Gets Me Through Summer Heat Waves
Adding a hydration vest to your kit can elevate your runs on and off trail.
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OutdoorsWhy a 134-Year-Old, $20 Knife Will Always Be an EDC Staple
We take a deeper look at one of the most beloved, enduring and still remarkably affordable knives on the market today.
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OutdoorsThe 16 Best Travel Mugs to Keep Drinks Hot or Cold on the Move
Good travel mugs are leakproof, durable and stylish. The best ones go even further.
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OutdoorsReview: Salomon’s Lightweight Hiking Shoe Made Me a Believer in This Growing Outdoor Trend
I used to be a skeptic of women’s-specific designs, but the X Ultra 4 GTX has changed my mind.
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OutdoorsAfter Hundreds of Camping Trips, I Found the Perfect Way to Pack an Adventure Duffle
Equal parts organization and segmentation will help you make the most of your efforts.
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OutdoorsThe 9 Best Camping Coffee Makers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
A proper outdoor adventure involves temporary abstinence from a lot of everyday habits. Drinking coffee isn't one of them.
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Outdoors7 Tiny Camping Accessories That Can Make or Break Your Next Trip
From lights to knives to filters, these miniaturized products prove that sometimes, less really is more.
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OutdoorsThe James Brand’s Most Exclusive Knife Has Returned
A new Damasteel edition of The Barnes knife has surfaced.
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OutdoorsIs This the New King of Luxury Coolers? Yes and No
The Tempo is billed as the first vacuum-insulated cooler that doesn’t need ice. Here’s what we thought after a month of testing.
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OutdoorsThe James Brand’s Thinnest Knife Is Smaller Than a Pack of Gum
While The Ellis Slim may not keep your breath minty, it will keep your EDC kit fresh.
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OutdoorsThe Best Mini Multi-Tools for Compact Carry, Tested and Reviewed
When big, clunky multi-tools don’t make sense, reach for one of these compact versions.
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MotoringThis Overlanding Accessory Should Be in Every Car on the Road
The headrest trash can is a humble, handy accessory worth its weight in gold.