The professional climber walks us through key��moves��she does to beef up her hooking power, using equipment anyone has around the��house.��

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Filson Medium Leather Pouch ($100)

Somewhere between a wallet and a small purse, this pouch holds the essentials: card sleeve, phone, and keys. Vegetable and chrome tanning processes give the latigo leather an ultra-durable exterior.

Smithey No. 12 Skillet ($200)

The satiny polished finish on this American-made cast-iron pan is easier to clean than others we tested. It handles chronic offenders like eggs and acidic foods like tomatoes. Plus it looks stunning.

Carhartt Duck Quilt-Lined Active Jac Hoodie ($110)

This timeless workhorse got a face-lift last year, with a redesigned hood cinch, new cuffs, and a smoother zipper. The durable fabric and warm insulation haven’t changed a bit.

Blundstone Classic 550 Boots ($205)

Blundstone’s Classic 550 is thinner and more flexible than its iconic Chelsea, with a 1.8-millimeter-thick upper (compared with 2.5 millimeters on the latter). Months of wear give the oiled leather a handsome patina.

Bellroy Tech Folio ($339)

A 13-inch laptop, your smartphone, business cards, a tablet, and the included A4 notebook all fit neatly in this ­sleekly designed folio swaddled in environmentally certified leather. It’ll make you feel like executive material.

Wrangler Icons 11WWZ Slim Jean ($99)

With just a hint of elastane, this denim has enough give for all-day comfort and ample structure to withstand years of wear. The high-rise cut, revived from the Wrangler archive, is flattering to all body types.

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Lululemon Ebb to Train Sports Bra ($68)

This medium-support bra hits a sweet spot, with just enough compression to handle weight-lifting sessions without suffocating. The high neck and wide bottom cuff provide ample coverage during high-­intensity workouts, while the nylon-elastane blend makes for easy on and off.

Withings Steel HR Smartwatch ($180)

The Withings Steel HR lets you see only the features you want. It reads your heart rate from your wrist, logs workouts with the click of a ­button, tracks sleep, and shows you notifications on a discreet display. Bonus: a charge lasts 25 days.

Outdoor Voices The Exercise Dress ($100)

Who says you can’t wear a dress when you work out? This one hides a compression bodysuit with a pocket on the leg for your phone or a snack.

Hoka One One Cavu 3 Shoes ($120)

A sneaker that excels in the weight room and on pavement is a rarity. With a dual-density EVA midsole, the 5.2-ounce Cavu 3 feels like running on a cloud but provides a stable base for miles’ worth of training.

Jaybird Vista Wireless Earphones ($180)

Pesky tethers be gone: these truly wireless ­headphones work with a well-designed app and have easy-to-use controls on the earpieces to skip, pause, and turn up the volume. The comfortable in-ear design helps them stay put during grueling runs or laps at the climbing gym.

Alo Yoga 7/8 ­High-Waist Airlift Leggings ($114)

These classic pants provide extra compression for difficult gym days. The high-rise fit works beautifully with a cropped top, and the four-way fabric resists stretching out.

Balega UltraGlide Socks ($16)

The UltraGlide’s fiber blend reduces static and kinetic friction, so blisters and hot spots don’t stand a chance. Unexpected rain­storm during your run? These hydrophobic socks repel water.

Brooks Spirit Tank ($44)

This airy piece feels like next to nothing and never gets in the way during sweaty sessions, thanks to strategically placed seams. Ventilation in the back keeps you from overheating.

Metolius Big Wall Bucket Bag ($25)

It’s easy to lose your gear in a sea of random pockets. Not here—the bright Big Wall is made of burly durathane, holds 27 liters, and won’t com­plicate your climbing-gym session.

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���ϳԹ���’s Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, is no stranger to testing��gear around his house, but COVID-19 has provided him (and his two-year-old daughter, Jo-Jo)��a unique opportunity��to��put four��sleeping pads through the wringer.��

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Running is a great way to get outside and press the reset button for your mental clarity. Here’s how gear��editor��Ariella Gintzler dresses for success on days when the weather is unpredictable. Read the full story: “A Head-to-Toe Guide to Dressing for Winter Trail Runs.”

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�³������پ������DZ��������emailed Blair Braverman��urging��her to apply for its series��Naked and Afraid, she thought it was��spam. But it��turned out to be the start of the most exhilarating��adventure��of her life. What was it really like? Was she given food and water when the cameras turned off? We met up with Braverman at her northern Wisconsin home to ask. Read her full story: “Everything on Naked and Afraid��Is Real—and I Lived It.”

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When Discovery��producers told Blair Braverman that she could prepare��tools to bring onto Naked and Afraid,��she got busy making three things that she thought would ensure her survival in��the harsh conditions of South Africa’s��wilderness. We met up with Braverman��at her northern Wisconsin home to look at what��she made��and talk about whether those items actually��helped her. Read her full story:��“Everything on Naked and Afraid��Is Real—and I Lived It.”

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Finding a sports bra that fits you like a glove can be a yearslong journey—and some women haven’t even started down the long road yet. What makes a good sports bra that you’ll reach for again and again? We sat down with five�����ϳԹ�����staffers, who told us their stories. Read the full article here.

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A quick clean after each practice helps kill microbes before they multiply, plus it removes the mealy floor dirt that��inevitably gets tracked��onto the surface and grinds into your palms during salutation��and warrior poses. Here, ���ϳԹ�����associate managing editor Aleta��Burchyski shows us��strategies to disinfect plastic, rubber, and microfiber��mats. Read the full article here.

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The Salt Lake City–based brand�� says its��new ($72) can heal��small holes or��tears��by rubbing your fingers over the fabric. One of our editors tested��it to see whether it actually works on different kinds of punctures.

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