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Emerging Gear: 6 Shoes and 4 Accessories for Runners and Hikers This Summer

I’ve prepared a Denny-style grand slam of running gear this week. We have two race-day trail running super shoes, two daily trainers for road runners, and two hiking shoes that will go the distance. Still hungry for more? of course you are. That’s why you’ll also get some extra great accessories to keep you on

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📚 Emerging voices in fiction

Edna Bonhomme is the author of Caring for our wounds: an expatriate memoirOut now from Haymarket Books. Below, she recommends three must-read books about colonialism. All empires suffer from the possibility of their collapse. For the marginalized people born and raised in the midst of empires, some plot and hope for their demise. As someone

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Outdoors

Emerging Gear: Technological Innovations to Enhance Outdoor Adventure

Modern technology and outdoor adventure are a better match than many of us think. From GPS locators to lightweight flashlights to mobile trail cameras, there are many reasons to be grateful for how technological advancements can improve time spent in nature. This week’s batch of new gear focuses on dynamic, highlighting releases that push the

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Emerging Gear: New Summer Releases to Beat the Heat

It’s very hot there! It appears there isn’t much we can do about our overheating planet, so if you want to enjoy the outdoors during these dreadful summer months, you’ll need to be prepared with ways to stay cool and hydrated. That’s the general theme of this week’s batch of gear, which mostly focuses on

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Electric cafe racer, firestarting pen, marathon-winning shoes, and more emerging gear

If you’re the type of athlete who likes to buy the latest, fastest gear availableWe’ve got several potential winners this week. Both runners and cyclists will want to see the race-winning shoes and bikes announced this week. This includes On Running and Specialized, both of which are releasing new models with some pretty cool superlatives

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Outdoors

Chef Backpack, GorpGirls Trail Shoe, Ultralight Backpacking Tent, and More Emerging Gear

This week we have some additional great gear releases aimed squarely at women who love the outdoors. This includes a trail shoe inspired by rising outdoor collective GorpGirls, an ultralight fleece from women’s hiking brand HikerKind, a linen running shirt, and aviator sunglasses named after Ella Fitzgerald (it’s not clear why). But that’s not all,

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‘Smart’ running vests, shareable chargers, US 250 shades, and more emerging gear

Cool and colorful is the name of the game this week. Nearly half of this week’s lineup of new gear offers functional outdoor gear in bright colors that reflect the longer days of daylight ahead of us. From dog kennels to portable batteries to sporty sunglasses, there’s something for everyone to use outdoors — and

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Camping gear for tall people, royal e-bikes, and more emerging gear. gearjunkie

There’s no harm in wanting your gear to be stylish as well as functional – and there’s plenty of gear this week that checks both boxes. Are you looking to add some color to your outdoor life? Then you’ll find sporty shades and trendy backpacks as well as sexy dive watches and intergalactic hiking boots.

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Biodegradable trail shoes, Dauwalter running capsule, compact bikepacking tent, and more emerging gear

Memorial Day is behind us, but this year’s “Super El Niño” will likely make summer weather worse More extreme and unpredictable than ever before. On the plus side, it highlights the need for solid gear that can keep you confident outdoors – no matter what weather may greet you when you head out the door.

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