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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 Nixon Base Tide Pro applying surf wax
Gear

The Nixon Base Tide Pro: A Super Durable Surf Watch That Will Keep Your Spouse Happy

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Wetsuit hanging to dry
Gear

An Incredibly Simple Guide to Properly Washing Your Stinky Wetsuit

4 min read
Scrape your old wax and press it into a brand new bar? Sounds too good to be true! Photo: WXSC Surf
Gear

Check Out This Ingenious Wax Comb That Recycles Old Wax Into a Brand New Bar

3 min read
Apple Watch
Gear

Bodysurfer Recovers Apple Watch Six Months After Losing It in the Ocean

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This surfboard rack system is totally strapless.
Gear

This Totally Strapless Surf Rack System Makes So Much Sense

2 min read
Wade Goodall in Vans' new skate-inspired warm-water bootie. Could they soon become a thing? Photo: Vans
Gear

Vans Just Re-Invented the Warm-Water Surf Boot; Could They Suddenly Be the Norm?

2 min read
Boardswag board bag
Gear

This Surfboard Bag Turns Into an Inflatable Tent and Every Surf Nomad Needs It

3 min read
Black Diamond Alex Honnold signature spatula. Photo: Black Diamond
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Black Diamond Literally Made an Alex Honnold Signature Spatula for April Fools’ Day

2 min read
If you hate booties, why not give 'em another try? Photo: Heyden
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The 3 Best Booties for Cold Water Surfing

5 min read
I tested Ben Gravy's wetsuit
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I Tested Ben Gravy’s 5/4 Hooded VYRL Hyperflex Wetsuit

5 min read
RST Convert Binding
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This Colorado Company Invented Snowboard Bindings That Quickly Turn Into Snowshoes

2 min read
Travis Rice works with Lib Tech on his new board
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Travis Rice Breaks Down His New ‘Orca’ Snowboard

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The North Face climber taking a break.
Gear

The North Face Is Calling FUTURELIGHT ‘The Most Advanced Waterproof Material Ever’

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Costa Del Mar won for its line of sunglasses made from recycled fishing nets.
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Here Are My Favorite Outdoor Products From Outdoor Retailer’s Innovation Awards

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Everything about this situation would have been preferable to the one I experienced. Photo: McLeod/DryRobe
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10 Best (Totally Unnecessary) Surf Accessories Guaranteed to Improve Your Surf Life

6 min read
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Gear We Test: Faction Skis’ Prodigy 4.0

4 min read
Burton's recent collab with workwear giant Carhartt is some of the most bulletproof outerwear out there. Photo: Burton
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Gear We Test: Burton and Carhartt’s Bulletproof Outerwear Collaboration

5 min read
Casio G-Shock fitness watch
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Gear We Test: Casio’s $100 Super Tough Fitness Watch

2 min read
Casio smart watch Pro Trek
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Gear We Test: Casio’s Pro Trek Smart Watch Would Be James Bond’s Favorite

5 min read