Car camping allows you the comfort of taking some urban amenities into the wilderness. In that respect it's the perfect compromise: You get in some hiking, you sleep outside -- but you don't have to give up your pillow. Below, we've put together a list of necessities (plus some luxuries) that you won't want to forget. Be sure to customize what you take according to the season, the weather, the sur...

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It's Saturday morning, the sun is up, and you've dug your bike out of the garage for the first time in months. Do you know what to pack before you pedal? We've put together a checklist of items, below. Be sure to customize it according to the season, the weather, the geography, and your own personal needs. After a couple of trips, you'll figure out which "extras" can be left at home and which can'...

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Snowboarders say it's a blast -- and that you'll never go back to two skis. But before you run out and spend hundreds of dollars on high-end gear, make sure you agree on all counts. The smart approach is to rent your equipment the first few times you take to the slopes on a snowboard. This allows you not only to make sure the sport is to your liking but to try out a number of different brands, sty...

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