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Tested: Casio ProTrek PRW-6000Y-1A
While Casio’s G-Shock series has the extreme sports category on lock down, their ProTrek line is blazing a trail in the world of outdoor adventure.
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Outdoors15 Best Day Hikes of the West
The beauty of the West isn’t up for debate: it’s ubiquitous, grandiose and unchallenged. But hidden within these 13 states are secrets that can’t be seen driving an SUV through the “scenic” route.
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OutdoorsFarther, Faster: A Primer on Ultralight Backpacking
A guide to ultralight hiking: rethinking pack weight, preparedness, safety and more.
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OutdoorsKit: Ultralight Backpacking
Obsessive weight-trimmers with less than 10 pounds strapped to their backs are considered “ultralight” hikers, a term as ubiquitous and unregulated in the hiking retail market as “organic” and “grass fed” are in the food industry.
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OutdoorsPro Road Bikes of the Tour de France
The best in bikes trickles down from what professionals use on race day.
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OutdoorsViewfinder: This Is Dane Reynolds
Dane Reynolds sparked controversy in 2012 when he dropped out of competitive surfing.
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Outdoors48 Hours of Sun and Swell in Montauk
When we invited Forest Woodward, one of our favorite photographers, to Montauk for the weekend, we had no idea we’d be graced with the best waves we’ve seen in years.
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OutdoorsJordan Rapp: Another Day at the Office
Pro triathlete Jordan Rapp is a poster boy for endurance — and not just because he’s won five Ironmans, two Leadman Epic 250s and the 2011 ITU Long Distance World Championships.
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Outdoors30 Minutes With: Knut Frostad
How do you popularize an obscure sporting event that runs through the remotest oceans for three quarters of a year? That is Knut Frostad’s task as CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, a round-the-world yachting competition that takes place every two years.
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OutdoorsThe 10 Best Minimalist Running Shoes
The original minimal movement and natural running got joggers quick stepping on the track and trail. Then came the backlash: those saying minimalism leads to injury, hurting more than it helps.
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OutdoorsThe Rise of the European Soccer Fan in America
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team (#USMNT) was knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium in the Round of 16, but you already know this. You watched it.
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OutdoorsHow to Fell a Tree Like a Logging World Champion
A Swedish World Champion logger shows us how to properly fell a tree with a chainsaw.
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OutdoorsTested: LifeBEAM Smart Helmet
The LifeBeam Smart helmet is the first bicycle helmet with a built-in heart rate monitor.
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OutdoorsPostcard: A Street Vendor for Athletes
Central Park, New York — T2 Lockers, founded and run by Army vet and triathlete Richard Rafael, provides street-side storage for New Yorkers while they train in Central Park.
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OutdoorsCushion for Pushin’: Maximalist Running Shoes
Is “maximalist” the next big thing in running? There’s certainly a lot to love.
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OutdoorsDeft Drawers: Underwear for Active Guys
Made from lightweight, wicking, breathable fabrics like merino wool, polypropylene and a host of proprietary fabrics, sports underwear designed for active guys keeps you cool and dry without bunching up when you move.
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OutdoorsThe Five Best Tri Suits for Race Day
The apparel you choose in a race is important from a performance and comfort standpoint, too: while you can change clothes at each transition, a tri suit can take you from swim to bike to run to post-race pizza and beer.
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OutdoorsWant This, Get This: Cervélo P2 or Redshift Switch Aero System
Most people will attempt their first triathlon on a road bike before investing in a triathlon-specific rig; it’s only at full Ironman races that the transition racks are filled with superbikes. But instead of a triathlon bike, riders can get some of the benefits they afford by outfitting their road bikes with clip-on aero bars.
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OutdoorsWhat To Watch: The 2014 World Cup Primer
The FIFA World Cup begins tomorrow. Before you shrug off soccer as boring and then promptly nap in front of an MLB game, consider this: by FIFA’s own humble estimation, 909.6 million television viewers watched at least part of the 2010 World Cup Final.
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OutdoorsMap: America’s Best Gravel Races
Not counting inflatable helmets and leather wine carriers, gravel grinders are the coolest new thing in cycling.