Outside Magazine's Gear of the Year

Published on 04/25/2012

By Tommy Joyce

Outside Magazine has just released their bi-annual Gear of the Year list.  The products that make the cut undergo “several months of torture-testing the latest crop of rugged cameras, tents, shells, boats, packs, and just about every other piece of gear you need to play outdoors this summer.” Check em out.

TENT: Easton Kilo 3

Earn cash back on the Easton Kilo 3 tent

SHELL: Outdoor Research Axiom

Earn cash back on the Outdoor Research Axiom jacket

SLEEPING BAG: REI Igneo

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BACKPACK: Eddie Bauer First Ascent Alchemist 40L

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TRAIL SHOES: Danner Crater Rim

Check out the Danner Crate Rim boot

ROAD-RUNNING SHOES: New Balance Minimus Zero Road

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TRAIL-RUNNING SHOES: Montrail Rogue Fly

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CAMERA: Canon PowerShot G1X

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LUGGAGE: Tumi Ducati Due Porte

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SUNGLASSES: Oakley Radarlock

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MOUNTAIN BIKE: Specialized Stumpjumper Expert FSR Carbon 29er

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ROAD BIKE: Blue AC1

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BOAT: Sterling Reflection

Check out the Sterling Reflection kayak

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD: Pau Hana Crossfit

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