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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.

A beanie that's also a helmet? Sounds like a win win. Photo: ANTI Ordinary
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Two Researchers Designed a Beanie That Instantly Hardens When You Take a Fall

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snowboarding, splitboarding, backcountry,
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Gear We Test: Burton’s Family Tree Flight Attendant X Splitboard

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The cast and crew behind Empire Strikes Back sport the original parkas. Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd.
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Columbia Sportswear Is Releasing a Limited Edition Star Wars Parka

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carbon compactor, ski pole, black diamond, splitboarding, snowboarding, backcountry
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Here’s Why All Snowboarders Need Ski Poles In the Backcountry

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A sunglass company just raised nearly $500k for their flagship goggle on Kickstarter. Each pair sold removes 10 kilos of plastic from the ocean.
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These Goggles Raised Nearly Half-a-Million Dollars on Kickstarter and Fight Ocean Plastic

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European company, FLOA, claims they've revolutionized the humble baselayer. Photo: Unsplash/FLOA
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European Company Claims They’ve Reinvented the Baselayer for the Backcountry

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balance board, training, different, inflatable, workout
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Gear We Test: The Inflatable Kumo Balance Board

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It's like wearing a towel...but as a short sleeve hoodie and shorts!
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This Might Be the Perfect Post-Surf Outfit

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Joey Carnera Loves Portland’s Rich Surf, Skate, and Snow Culture

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Burton Teams With Varial Surf Technology to Create a One-Off Pow Surfing Board

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Greg Long backs Patagonia's newest wetsuit line that's now Fair Trade Certified.
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Gear We Test: Patagonia’s Eco-Friendly Rubber Is Now Fair Trade

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A wooden hook screws into your fin box and attaches to a plastic mount. Photo: SHEPP Solutions
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This Incredibly Simple Board-Hanging System Is Actually Genius

3 min read
Puukko, knife, backcountry, simple, google, Reddit, Flipboard
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The Benchmade Puukko Is a Simple, Do-Anything Knife for the Backcountry

3 min read
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What If Transporting Your Board Were as Easy as Lugging a Carry-On Size Duffle Bag?

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NCHE wetsuits
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Gear We Test: A High-Quality, Bare-Bones Wetsuit That You Can Actually Afford

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Pakama Sports Bag gym in a bag
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Sebastian Steudtner Created a Fully Functional Gym That You Can Carry In a Backpack

2 min read
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Gear We Test: …Lost’s Puddle Fish in Lib Tech Material Might Dent Your Quiver

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This Might Be the Best iPhone Housing for Aspiring Surf Photographers

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geyser portable shower
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This Ingenious Travel Shower Might Be Exactly What You’ve Been Looking For

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