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01I Took This Bizarre New Hiking Shoe Into the Mountains. Now I Don’t Want to Hike Without It.

02Everything Our Extremely Picky, Gear-Obsessed Editors Think Is Worth Buying This Month

03The Summer Heat Is Brutal: Here's How I'm Staying Cool and Protected Outside

04I Feel Completely Unprepared If I Head Out on a Run, Hike, or Camping Trip Without This 31-Cent Piece of Gear

05I Tested These Shorts On Humid, Near-100-Degree Runs, and They Handled Sweat Better Than Any I've Tried In 40+ Years of Running

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