14 New Tools for Taking on the Great Outdoors Properly

Outdoor plans are getting ambitious. With airfares on the rise, it's time to explore the unknown in your own backyard and further afield. But as we're generally carrying more kit, and staying away longer, your gear has to keep pace—after all, if anything fails in the great wide open, it's unlikely you'll have a spare to fall back on.

The adventure market is full of noise: "Military-grade," "expedition-proven," "built for the harshest environments." Many of these claims mean very little. After all, a cooler that keeps ice for five days sounds great until you realize you're carrying an extra 15 pounds to achieve this goal. This guide not only cuts through the hype and focuses on the gear that will serve you well in a pinch, it also makes sure you have as much fun as possible while enjoying the open skies, tree-lined trails, and sandy beaches.

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