In October, we invited 28 of the top hiking and camping brands in the industry to northern New Mexico for the first-ever ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Gear Summit. It was chilly, but we had a blast. Check it out!

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In this episode of the 101, Bryan Rogala talks with the founder of AEON RV, a new camper company in Reno building high-tech, 4-season RVs on a Ford Transit chassis.

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In this episode of the 101, Bryan Rogala reviews a SkinnyGuy camper. This fully-featured pop-up truck camper is one of the most unique lightweight truck-based campers on the market, which is why it made this year’s Gear Guide.

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What do you do if you want to clean your puffy jacket, but you don’t have the machinery or materials to do so at home? Turns out, it’s pretty simple. In this episode of The Gear Shed, in an attempt to restore a much loved and oft-abused down jacket to its former glory, we put a dirtbag method to the test—and were impressed. Follow along to see what you need.

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø gear director Will Taylor likes to ride bikes, but he’s a simple man. His quest for a rig that could handle gravel, commuting, light singletrack, and bikepacking—basically everything but mountain biking—led him to the ($1,155 and up). It’s a relatively inexpensive steed that does all of the above and more. Here, he walks you through the benefits of this utilitarian steel setup. 

Will recommends:

• Ìý($80)
• ($39)
• ($65)
• ($160 and up)
• ($70 each)
• ($500 for wheelset)
• ($200)
• ($179)

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Cross-country skiing is one of the most accessible ways to slide around on snow. It’s significantly cheaper than alpine skiing—both the gear itself and the day passes to nordic ski areas, which typically cost under $40. Plus, you can do it anywhere it snows, from groomed trails to flat hiking trails, fire roads, golf courses, or your local park. But figuring out what gear to use can prove challenging: there are many different kinds of skis, poles, and boots, not to mention a host of sport-specific apparel. Here, senior gear editor Ariella Gintzler walks you through her kit and explains what you should and shouldn’t spend money on.

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°¿³Ü³Ù²õ¾±»å±ðÌýreviews editor Jeremy Rellosa is the king of weekend adventures. As such, you’ll never find him without everything anyone might need for a last-minute camping setup. In this episode of the Gear Shed, Jeremy digs through his beloved camping box and explains why these items are essential to his outdoor lifestyle. 

Jeremy recommends:

($20)

($15)

($160)

($12)

($50)

($62)

($6)

($2)

($6)

($7)

($150)

($5)

($30)

($190)

($9)

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It’s no secret that waxing your skis consistently is one of the best ways to ensure they stay in top condition and last as long as possible. However, getting them professionally waxed every week will cost you quite a bit of money. I was privileged enough to have parents who launched me into the ski racing world, although they understandably didn’t want to spend on getting my and my siblings’ skis professionally waxed for every race. So we picked up a few tips from our friends at the local tuning shop, invested in the right equipment, and learned how to wax our skis at home. These are some of my favorite tips I’ve kept with me—including which gear to skimp on and what’s worth the money.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø associate gear editor Kelly Klein recommends:

($250)

($120)

($50)

($16)

($65)

($24)

($8)

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If you’re the kind of person who runs cold, shoulder-season layering is hard. Your natural instincts tell you to overdress, which causes you to drench your many layers in sweat and wind up freezing, so then you overcompensate and underdress. It’s a struggle that ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø senior gear editor Ariella Gintzler knows all too well. She has spent a considerable amount of energy searching for the insulation pieces that work for her specific needs. Here, she walks you through the best shoulder-season fleeces and jackets for people who run cold.

Ariella recommends:

($159)

($99)

($260)

($189)

($175)

($109)

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