With Spring in Full Swing, Here’s the Best New Gear for the Outdoors

April is one of our favorite months to get outdoors — the weather is a little unpredictable, yes, but we haven’t broken into the never-ending heat of summer, and the cool spring breeze is still refreshing every time we step out of the tent.

Whether you’re backpacking with man’s best friend, trying to find the perfect outdoor pant or pulling the trigger on your new favorite gravel bike, this month’s new releases have us planning more excursions into the outdoors than ever. Now, we just have to figure out how to get the time off…

LifeStraw Peak Series Straw

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The Personal Water Filter Straw from LifeStraw’s Peak Series features standard threading on the bottom for adaptability to water bottles and a gravity hose connection for added versatility. It removes bacteria, parasites, microplastics, sand and silt, this straw comes in handy when you need it most, and can even be used to drink directly from a source of water. The Personal Water Filter Straw is made from high-performance, premium, sustainable materials and weighs in at only 2 ounces, no backpack, pocket, emergency bag or glove compartment should be without one.

Price: $20

Helinox Café Chair and Table

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Calling all civilized campers — Helinox just created a cafe chair and table meant to be used in the wild, so never again do you have to choose between proper afternoon tea and camping. Taller (and more upright) than the Chair One, the Café Chair is 3 pounds and 2 ounces, has a capacity of 320 pounds and works with any standard 28″ table. The Café Table is 8 pounds 8 ounces, packs flat and is easy to clean and stow away when not in use.

Price: $169.95 – $219.95

Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Shell Jacket

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As part of its spring/summer 2022 season releases, Helly Hansen is offering several pieces which feature more responsible designs and technologies, including this mountain-ready jacket. Featuring the brand’s fully waterproof/breathable Lifa Infinity tech (which uses zero chemicals) as well as recycled fabric content and a PFC-free durable water-repellent treatment, the Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Jacket is a 3-layer, lightweight shell that is perfect for alpine adventures this spring.

Price: $550

Dakine Mission Surf DLX Wet/Dry Pack 40L

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Surf’s up somewhere, right? Now that travel is back on, it’s time to invest in a bombproof surf pack and chase waves. Dakine’s newest entry features ample storage at 40 liters, and has integrated compartmentalization that keeps wet items away from dry. The seamless, roll-top wet/dry compartment can fit an extra-large 5/4/3 hooded wetsuit and booties, and for those of you that work on the go, there’s also a padded laptop sleeve. If you’re feature-hungry, this pack will satiate you — it’s got ergonomic, padded straps, a fleece-lined pocket for sunnies, a tarp-lined pocket for fins and wax and is made in part with recycled polyester material.

Price: $175

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 RLE

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Cannondale made huge upgrades to its Topstone Carbon gravel bike, and we’re having a hard time not salivating on our laptop. Built for gravel riding and exploring off the beaten path, the Topstone has been redesigned from the ground up with improved geometry and suspension. Kingpin suspension, SmartSense radar (Cannondale’s intelligent system of lights and radar), a SRAM Force eTap electronic 12-speed group, FSA K-Wing AGX Carbon bars and HollowGram G-SL 27 Carbon wheels with 700x45c WTB Riddler tires power the all-new Topstone. If that’s too many acronyms for you, just trust us: this thing is ready to rip.

Price: $7,800

Myles Everyday All-Terrain Pant

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This spring, Myles introduced two new colorways to its Every Day Pant, the long-awaited response to customer’s requests for a longer version of the brand’s much-loved Everyday Short. Smoke and Storm have been introduced this season to round out any gaps in your functional, style-forward wardrobe.

Price: $128

Sea to Summit Camp Kitchen Tool Kit

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When we think of camp kitchens we often think of the cooking and prep half of the equation, but what about cleanup? Our friends at Sea to Summit realized there was a gap in the camp kitchen market, and filled it with its new tool kit, which comes with empty leakproof bottles to store oils and condiments, a folding spatula and serving spoon, pot scrubber, washcloth and dishcloth. With this hanging kit on hand, campers and overlanders will never be stuck with a dirty camp kitchen again.

Price: $39.95

Fore Winds Camp Stove

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Speaking of camp cooking, if you’re looking to replace a worn-out and well-loved stove, try Fore Winds out for size. The rugged little wonder features enamel coated steel construction, a magnetic locking gas cartridge and double wind shield design which protects the cook flame.

Price: $149.99

Arc’teryx Veilance Allo Shirt

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Yes, technically this is part of Arc’teryx Veilance’s new women’s SS22 line, but with its clean lines, minimal aesthetic and tech like DWR and Polartec NeoShell, we can see the shirt on anyone with taste and a penchant for the outdoors.

Price: $450

Ruffwear Palisades Pack

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Our four-legged friends come on all of our adventures with us — maybe it’s time they carried a little of the load? Whether you’re turning your pooch into a pack dog, or you just like to see them decked out in their own camp gear, the redesigned multi-day Palisades Pack from Ruffwear is sure to bring a smile to your face. This season’s updates to the iconic pack include more breathability thanks to a perforated, molded foam chassis, new fade-resistant materials, a new system for stabilizing saddlebags and a new stash pocket configuration.

Price: $159.95

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