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What Could Possibly Go Wrong? • When your goal is to hike the Grand Canyon from end to end, pretty much everything. Especially if you don’t have your gear dialed and your head on straight.

The Answer Is Always Gear • The joy of solving any problem with a purchase

Choose Your Own Outdoor Festivals • Introducing a year’s worth of the most entertaining gatherings in the country. If you love music, food, film, and getting outside, put these 13 fun events on your calendar.

Meet the Creators • Plenty of North American brands make high-performance outdoor gear. But the leaders of these seven companies are taking it further—with quality craftsmanship, thoughtful designs, and artistic flair—to create products that are also works of functional art.

The 2024 Summer Gear Guide • In the market for a rain shell that won’t wet out after a month? An ultralight pack to make your first through-hike attempt less daunting? Maybe you want to brush up on the latest tech in bikes and running shoes. Whether you’re pre-shopping or just here to learn, these pages are packed with intel to equip yourself for the adventures that lie ahead.

Carried Away • Go the distance with multiday rucksacks and compact haulers

Hit the Sack • Stay warm and cozy with these sleep setups

Gimme Shelter • Stay protected, from campground to backcountry

Ground Game • Hit the trail with these stable, speedy boots and shoes

Rain Check • Standout jackets for wet and windy trails

Terrific Trail Wear • Tops and bottoms to keep you cozy, dry, and stink-free

Tools of the Trade • Tiny but mighty, these backcountry accessories are indispensable

Bring the Heat • Tools and treats for eating in the wild

Home Base • Creature comforts for a weekend away

Pickup and Go • This is not your average truck camper

Wheel and Deal • Do-it-all rides worth every penny

Kitted Out • The six pieces you need to stay dialed on the trail

Pave the Way • Four dynamic picks for riders of every level

Spin Cycle • Our favorites for terrain that has a little bit of everything

Rise and Grind • Work smarter, not harder, on two wheels

Powering Up • An extra boost on pavement and dirt? Yes, please.

Draft Pick • Classic design meets technical chops

All Aboard • Anyone can hop on and paddle away on this stable ride

Smile and Wave • A longboard that has it all

Make a Splash • Turn heads in the season’s newest styles

Angler Arsenal • We caught trout from Idaho to Alaska to bring you our best-tested picks

Smear Tactics • You can trust your footing with this rubber on your feet—really

Tread Lightly • These shoes punch above their weight in trail and rock performance

Hang On • Don’t hit the wall without these essentials

Road Running Shoes

Pace Makers • Maximize your stride

Keep Your Cool • Airy, versatile clothes for hot summer miles

Vision Quest • Stylish, comfortable eye protection

Quality Time • Superior tracking for athletes and adventurers

Sound Advice • High fidelity on the move

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