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Outside magazine gets you swag-savvy with 56 high-design gifts that set a new standard in form, function, and style. Just consult our
Periodic Table of Outside Elements, and let the gifting begin! [read]
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 The Gear Guy unveils his yearly Santa's wishlist on behalf of you gearheads who've been behaving. [read]  The Wishlists: • Winter Waxed Lyrical • Spring Threads • Summer Gear Lovin' • Autumnal Harvest • For the Children • Stocking Stuffers  |
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TENTS See the Gear: our 2004 tent reviews Keep it Alive: taking care of your tent Learning Curve: tents explained |
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SLEEPING BAGS See the Gear: our 2004 sleeping bag reviews Keep it Alive: taking care of your sleeping bag Learning Curve: sleeping bags explained | |
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BACKPACKS See the Gear: our 2004 backpack reviews Learning Curve: backpacks explained | |
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ADVENTURE ELECTRONICS Wrist and Computer Watches: our 2004 wrist and computer watches reviews Gadgets: our 2004 gadget reviews Music: our 2004 music equipment reviews Navigation: our 2004 navigation equipment reviews | |
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ROAD & MOUNTAIN BIKES See the Gear: our 2004 road and mountain bike reviews Keep it Alive: taking care of your road or mountain bike Learning Curve: road and mountain bikes explained The Essential Cyclist: cycling gear you can't live without | |
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JACKETS See the Gear: our 2004 jacket reviews Keep it Alive: taking care of your jacket Learning Curve: jackets explained | |
| More from the Buyer's Guide 2004 Cameras & Camcorders // Camp Stoves // Sunglasses // Trail Runners // Optics // Hikers // Hydration Systems // Kayaks // Sport Racks // Luggage | |||
| Q1: | My husband and I will be climbing in Patagonia this Christmas. As a pre-trip, pre-holiday present, I'd like to buy him a camcorder. Can you recommend a good model, one that's compact and burly enough for a week in the outdoors? [answer] |
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| Q2: | This holiday season we're following the birds—heading south for the winter for some snorkeling in Belize. What gear (fins, mask, snorkel) should I try to stuff in the wife's stocking before we go? [answer] |
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