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You can click on any of the storefronts listed to the left to start shopping immediately at some of your favorite online gear stores, such as REI, Altrec, Moosejaw, Backcountry.

Or click HERE to visit our sales page, where we list text and icons advertising holiday and end-of-season sales. With Mother's Day and graduation just around the corner, it's time to get your favorite people kitted out in gear and iPod accessories.

Featured in June:
iPod accessories, a travel bag, and trail jackets

This month we feature Merrell men's Durango shirt, Outdoor Research jackets for men (Fanatic) and women (Ferossi), iHome portable iPod Speakers, and more. Look for new reviews after June 25th. See Reviews.

Visit our partner site, Fancy-Green.com, for reviews of green gear, such as: Flatterware's collapsible cup, organic cotton tees by Topo Ranch, running shoes by End, and a super cool stainless steel canteen by USCanteen, pictured at left..

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So Much More Than Fetch : Dogs Livin' Large
Check out our Dog Gear section to read about fancy leashes, travel bowls, rain jackets, doggie backpacks and other trail essentials for your on-the-go dog. Sit. Then click here.

There are times when living in Seattle drives me crazy, but it's never because of the rain.

I say, "bring it on." Why? Because if I want to hike I have plenty of quality rain gear... and the rest of the time, I have some of pretty hip quality rain gear for around town, such as Merrell's Chelsea Trench. ... Read full review

Coming Soon : Kids Pick the Gear
This summer our editor will be putting her young friends to work testing and reviewing gear. Look for guest reviews by Gemma, Lucia, Marko, and Grace. Any items you'd like to recommend?

We don't really want you to get lost; that would be dangerous. But get out of town. Go for a hike or a walk or a bike ride. Go on vacation and visit the ocean or all the museums in your favorite city. Then tell us about it. We'd love to hear your travel stories.

Read Travel Essay on Belize ...