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    How To Choose the Best Base Layer

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    These little-known trails offer all of the views, none of the traffic.

CAMPING

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    5 Ways to Celebrate National Public Lands Day

    Ready to join? Here are five great ideas for celebrating National Public Lands Day in your own way.
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    How to Choose the Best Camp Shoes

    You could hang around camp in your boots, just like you could sleep in a suit jacket or do yoga in jeans. But do yo
  • A woman wrapped in a sleeping bag in the mountains

    How to Choose a Cold Weather Sleeping Bag

    If the right sleeping bag is important in summer, then it's absolutely critical in winter. Here’s what to consider
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    How to Choose The Best Rooftop Cargo Carrier

    Because these rooftop systems can be expensive, it’s important to choose wisely. Here’s a breakdown of different s

HIKING

  • Man adjusting the sleeves on his base layer top.

    How To Choose the Best Base Layer

    Think of base layers—aka long underwear or long johns—as the foundation for your cold-weather layering system.
  • Pittsburgh Hiking, Emerald View Park

    These little-known trails offer all of the views, none of the traffic.
  • How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

    Nothing ruins a trip faster than the wrong pair of shoes—and nothing improves a hike like comfortable, well-fitting
  • Two people in the woods wearing baselayers

    How to Layer Clothing for the Outdoors

    Here are the key pieces of any layering system and how to manage them.

RUNNING

  • On Running Buying Guide

    Run easy on asphalt and conquer concrete with On’s innovative CloudTec technology designed for soft landings and ex
  • A man runs a trail with a running pack

    How to Choose the Best Running Vests and Packs

    If you think running is freedom, wait until you experience the liberation of using a good running pack or vest.
  • A woman runs  along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Provo, UT

    How to Choose the Right Running Lights

    Here’s your guide to getting the right lighting system for your running needs.
  • A woman running with a cityscape and river behind her

    How to Choose the Best Running Tights

    Shopping for running tights might seem like a simple endeavor—grab any pair of black leggings off the rack and make

CYCLING

  • How to Choose a Bike Saddle

    Finding the saddle that fits your body and your riding style is crucial to enjoying your time on the bike. Here’s h
  • How to Choose the Right Bike Gloves

    Whether you’re a road or mountain biker, here’s what to look for in your next pair of cycling gloves.
  • How to Choose the Best Touring Bike

    Bike touring is the way to go. It combines riding and camping in a perfect combo, letting you cruise through the la
  • A man rides his mountain bike at dusk with a bike light

    How to Choose the Right Bike Light

    While they’re a safe-riding essential, finding the best type of bike light can be a hassle; here’s how to find the

FISHING

  • A man standing, wearing waders, while fishing in a creek.

    Fishing Wader Buying Guide

    The right pair of waders can open up all kinds of possibilities for fishing. Here's how to choose the right waders
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    Outfitting Essentials for Saltwater Fishing

    How to gear up for successful days spent fishing from a pier, wading shores, casting in the surf, or boating to dee
  • Baitcasting vs Spinning Reels

    The type of reel you need will depend on what you’re fishing for, as well as how you like to fish.
  • How To Choose A Fishing Rod

    If you’re like the vast majority of anglers, a basic fishing rod, equppied with a spinning reel or baitcasting reel

CLIMBING

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    Ice Climbing Gear Guide

    Tackle your winter climbing objectives with the right tools and find your stride with ease.
  • Climbing Gear Essentials

    Having the right mix of slings, webbing, and cord is indispensable for protecting complex routes, self-rescue, rapp
  • How to Belay

    If you’re just learning how to belay, you’ve come to the right place.
  • A close up shot of a rock climber

    Climbing Oregon’s Honeycombs Crag

    All the beta for easy-access sport climbing that’s just a stone’s throw from Medford.

SKIING

  • A person snowboarding down a mountain among trees

    How to Choose a Snowboard

    Picking a board is a big decision—here’s how to do it right.
  • Repairs and maintenance of skis in a workshop

    Ski Tuning and Maintenance Guide

    Get the most from your skis or snowboards with a few simple steps right out of the box, during the season, and when
  • Dog being carried by bicyclist in a trailer box

    How To Choose the Best Bike Trailer

    Adapt your steed for toting gear, groceries, kiddos, and more.
  • Aidan Goldie walks up a mountain

    How to Stay Warm in Winter with Aidan Goldie

    Here are Goldie’s hard-earned tricks for staying warm in any winter weather—applicable to any active outdoor ventur

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