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Patagonia vs North Face: Which Retailer Makes Better Outdoor Gear?

Can’t decide between Patagonia and North Face? Use this guide to help compare prices, products, returns and more from each brand.

8 Best Tool Backpacks for Easy Transport

We evaluated the best tool backpacks for pros and DIYers to help organize and transport your tools to keep your...


24 Products You Only Need to Buy Once—Ultra-Reliable Brands with Lifetime Warranties

Don't toss jackets with broken zippers or socks with holes ever again—these lifetime warranty products are backed by generous replacement,...


10 Best Weekend Bags for Camping Trips

Not all bags are designed for rugged travel! You need a sturdy weekend bag for camping, hiking, road trips or...


18 Gifts for Hikers at Any Level

Need a present for someone who loves the great outdoors? Here are some of our favorite gifts for...

The 7 Best Belt Bags Perfect for the Outdoors

Hands-free belt bags are the convenient and stylish must-have accessory for any outdoor activity


Yeti Just Launched a New and Improved Version of Its Insulated Tote Bag

The new Yeti Camino 2.0 insulated tote bag is the rugged adventure accessory you've been waiting for.

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How To Use Packing Cubes On Your Next Trip

If you'd like to spend less time rummaging through your luggage and more time enjoying your vacation, give packing cubes...


The Best Deals at Backcountry’s Biannual Sale–Up to 60% Off Patagonia, Carhartt, Yeti, The Nor...

Your outdoor adventure awaits! Save big on the gear you need during this huge Backcountry sale.


A Complete Checklist for Your Next Family Camping Trip

Nature calls! But before you head out, make sure you've got everything you need to enjoy your next camping trip.


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How to Build a Garage Storage Wall

A customizable clutter-buster that turns your garage into a mudroom.

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30 Products DIYers Shouldn’t Pass Up at Costco

In a trip to Costco, you can stock your workshop with necessities like paper towels and trash bags, but you...


10 Ways to Organize and Store Paper Bags

10 Ways to Organize and Store Paper Bags


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8 Ways to Organize and Store Plastic Bags

Have a barrage of plastic bags fly out of your cabinet every time you open it? Put an end to...


This is the Easiest Way to Recycle Plastic Bags

This is the Easiest Way to Recycle Plastic Bags


The 11 Best Workwear and Gear Pieces That Actually Hold Up

No matter where you fall on the new-to-professional scale, you'll need the best workwear pieces to stay safe and tackle...

Easiest Way to Fix Frayed Straps

Frayed straps are difficult to feed through ratchets. Here’s how to make the ends good as new.


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15 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

Avoid these to keep your garbage disposal running smooth and your drains clog-free.


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How to Clean Up Dog Poop in 8 Easy Ways

Cleaning up dog poop is a chore. Try these pickup and disposal methods to get the job done fast.


How to Build an Entryway Coat Rack and Storage Bench

If your entryway is littered with shoes and jackets, purses and book bags,...


How to Reuse Your Vacuum Cleaner Bags (Yes, It’s Possible!)

In a pinch, a vacuum cleaner bag is actually reusable. The bottom end of the bag is usually folded over...


15 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags

Even if you use reusable shopping bags, there's a good chance you have some plastic grocery bags somewhere in your...


Make Your Reusable Grocery Bags Sturdier

Make transporting your groceries easier with this simple hack.


How to Construct a DIY Wooden Cart With Wheels

This perfectly balanced workhorse rolls up and down hills with ease.


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