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From surf to snow to windsports, The Inertia works hard to test products from the top brands in the biz so you can figure out the right gear for you. If you love to play outside, the kit is essential. We help you make informed choices.

the Merrell Moab Speed 2 hiking shoes perched on a rock next to the ocean
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Merrell Moab Speed 2: A Pared Down Hybrid Hiker

7 min read
nemo tensor sleeping pad on the ground in front of a tent
Gear

We’re All About the NEMO Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad

9 min read
a hiker with a backpack holding a flower
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Osprey Aether Pro 75: A Truly Premium Pack for Heavy Loadouts

6 min read
a hiker with the mystery ranch radix 57 backpack
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The Mystery Ranch Radix 57 Backpack Hits The Sweet Spot in Weight, Comfort, Storage, and Price

7 min read
Best Beach Umbrellas
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Shade That Won’t Sail Away: The Best Beach Umbrellas

18 min read
The REI Kingdom Cot in front of a tent
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The REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 Reigns Supreme for Camp Sleep

7 min read
sea to summit ether sleeping pad in front of a tent on the beach
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The Sea to Summit Comfort Plus is Perfectly Redundant

6 min read
a beach canopy
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The Best Beach Canopies, From Lightweight to Group-Ready Shade

25 min read
cotopaxi hiking backpack
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The Cotopaxi Tarak 20L Del Dia is Lightweight, Colorful, and Affordable

7 min read
a woman wearing a hiking backpack
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NEMO Resolve 35 L Endless Promise is a Promising Direction for Daypacks

9 min read
a picture of the exped megamat 10 next to a tree in the forest
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The Exped MegaMat 10 is the Camping Sleeping Pad You Want and Need

7 min read
The NEMO dagger Osmo 3P backpacking tent
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The NEMO Dagger OSMO: A Sharp, Sustainable Backpacking Tent

8 min read
the sea to summit alto tr1 backpacking tent
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Sea To Summit Alto TR1 Review: A Well-Made, Well-Featured Solo Backpacking Tent

7 min read
big agnes sleeping bag
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The Big Agnes Torchlight is the Ultimate Backpacking Sleeping Bag

7 min read
Slowtide turkish beach towel
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The Best Beach Towels for Travel, Surf, and More

24 min read
a truck with the condor 2 rooftop tent parked in Joshua Tree national park
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Roofnest Condor 2 Rooftop Tent Review

8 min read
Oakley Enters the Surf Helmet Market
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Oakley Enters the Surf Helmet Market

4 min read
Wetsuit Jacket Surfer
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From Tropics to Trade Winds: The Best Wetsuit Jackets

33 min read
Camping Gear for Couples
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The Best Camping Gear for Couples

8 min read