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Now is the time for epic bike rides, leisurely picnics with friends, and long days on the river. (Photo: rez-art/iStock)

The Gear Our Editors Loved in June

Summer is here. This is what we鈥檙e using to stay cool鈥攊n every sense of the word.

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(Photo: rez-art/iStock)

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Has any summer been as widely anticipated as this one? We would wager not. Now is the time for epic bike rides, leisurely picnics with friends, and long days on the river. Here鈥檚 the gear 国产吃瓜黑料 editors are using to take full advantage of the season.

40-Ounce Wide-Mouth Hydro Flask ($50) and Half-Gallon Hydrojug ($20)

It was heinously hot here in Santa Fe during June, and it was also party time, thanks to the lifting of pandemic restrictions. Two things have gotten me through: my giant insulated听and my even bigger听. The Hydroflask stays cool even in my hot car while I鈥檓 riding or hiking thanks to the vacuum insulation, and the ($10) means I can drink from bed when I wake up groggy and half-hungover in the middle of the night. The Hydrojug isn鈥檛 insulated, but it holds enough water to tide me over on long car rides and makes it easy to听drink a gallon (or more) of water a day. 鈥擜bigail Barronian, associate editor

Skida Bucket Hat ($54)

My stylish friends tell me that bucket hats are cool again. But I would wear Skida鈥檚 even if that weren鈥檛 the case. It鈥檚 made out of the same lightweight, DWR-coated polyester as the brand鈥檚 popular flat-brims, with an elastic band that hugs your head so you don’t have to worry about rogue wind gusts. In other words, it鈥檚 exactly what I want on scorching midsummer days, offering practical sun protection in a breathable, stylish design that I actually want to wear. Of course, the brand鈥檚 cute prints (I went with ) will have you dreaming up outfits just to give yourself an excuse to wear yours more often. In a true testament to this hat鈥檚 awesomeness, I wore mine for several hours of gardening听and simply forgot to take it off for the rest of the day. I鈥檝e already decided to buy another one. 鈥擜riella Gintzler, senior editor

Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack ($300)

Photo: Courtesy Fishpond

Bringing a backpack fishing is always a tough call to make. More often than not, it ends up just getting in the way even though it carries essentials like a water bottle, lunch, and camera. Thankfully, with from Fishpond, you don鈥檛 have to decide between being unencumbered and having everything you need on the river. It鈥檚 lightweight听and features chest and sternum straps that make it very possible to fish with it on your back all day even if you鈥檙e actively chasing fish. If you鈥檙e like me听and don鈥檛 like the extra weight when casting, you can put this fully submersible and super rugged pack anywhere in the river you鈥檇 like鈥攋ust make sure you secure it so it doesn鈥檛 float away. 鈥擡van Grainger, assistant video producer

Allied Echo Bike ($10,665听as tested)

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If I could only own one bike for the next decade, it would be the . That鈥檚 because the brand found a way to squeeze two different bikes into one frame鈥攁nd each configuration is damn nice. Thanks to flip chips in the front and rear dropouts, you can quickly (the brand claims under ten minutes) change the geometry to make it either a lively, long-haul road bike or a steady-but-fast gravel whip. On the road side, I鈥檓 running 28 millimeter tires and a shorter effective chainstay and fork length. The steeper headtube angle also creates a more sprightly ride. When I flip the chips to switch to a gravel setup, I swap my wheels and all of a sudden have space for 40 millimeter tires, I get a longer effective fork and a chainstay length, plus a slacker headtube angle for a more stable ride on the dirt. The top-shelf build I tested is more bike than most people need, though. If you鈥檙e going to purchase this ride, go for Allied鈥檚听, which is significantly more affordable at $7,930, but just as much fun. 鈥擩akob Schiller, contributing writer

Ciele GOCap SC Running Hat ($40)

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The New Mexico sun will burn my face red if I don鈥檛 run with a hat. My new favorite is cap from Ciele built with wicking recycled fabric on the sides and back听and breathable mesh up top. I still sweat plenty during summer runs听but never feel overheated. And I like that the big, curved brim stretches far enough out to cover my extra-large nose. Reflective hits on the front and back help keep me safe during night runs, and it鈥檚 machine-washable so I can keep it smelling relatively fresh. 鈥擩.S.

Club Ride New West Shirt ($80)

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I want my mountain bike apparel to do two things: work well when I鈥檓 riding and look good once I鈥檓 done. Club Ride鈥檚 effortlessly checks both boxes. It features mesh underarm vents, five percent spandex for stretch, and UPF 50 fabric that keeps me cool and comfortable no matter how hot it gets. And despite the technical chops, it looks like some of my favorite thrift-store Western shirts with pearl-snap buttons, an oversized collar, and, on mine, . I often wear it to start the day, go for a ride at lunch, then rush back for a Zoom call without changing. I鈥檝e found that Club Ride鈥檚 shirt sizing can vary, so pay attention to their product notes while ordering online, or better yet, try it on at your local dealer. 鈥擶ill Taylor, gear director

Lemnos Riki Alarm Clock ($104)

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This helps me sleep better. I鈥檓 a light and erratic snoozer, a fact not helped by the fact that I have two young children. As such, I do everything I can to make sure I get a good night鈥檚 sleep. One of the most helpful things has been keeping my phone out of the bedroom鈥攅ven thinking I might hear the buzz from a text can keep me up in anticipation. This classically styled mechanical clock makes that a non-issue. It鈥檚 completely silent and super simple, with a light that鈥檚 activated by the same button you snooze the alarm with and two knobs on the back: one to set the alarm, and one to set the time. Its small size, flat bottom, and single AAA battery power source let you move it around the room if you need to keep it away from toddlers or don鈥檛 want to look at it all the time. 鈥擶.T.

Rollerblade Zetrablade W ($100)

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June might be my favorite month. June means听Pride, my birthday, and the start of summer all rolled into one. And nothing brings me that summertime joy like pulling on my听, cranking up my tunes, and strapping on my . I originally got into inline skating during quarantine as a way to get out of the house and听鈥攁nd maybe it had something to do with wanting to look cool. The experts at Rollerblade recommended these skates for those who are just starting out. They’re stiff enough to support beginners’ ankles but feel like听sneakers on your feet, allowing you to focus on staying upright rather than on fit. Plus, you can upgrade the starter-level wheels as you improve. (Don’t worry听鈥攖here’s a听 too.) 鈥擬aren Larsen, associate editor

Vuori Performance Jogger ($84)

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In May I came across the softest, most comfortable workout pants I鈥檝e ever owned in my life: by Vuori, a Southern California company that has perfected the laid-back look of casual sportswear (and offsets 100 percent of its carbon footprint through so you can feel good about your purchases). I was on the hunt for a pair of summer-weight bottoms that I could slip on to head to the pool in the cool mornings, wear for Pilates or yoga, and use on easy walks or for lounging around the house. These are perfect for all of those activities, and they鈥檙e so comfortable that they鈥檝e replaced my PJs on many a night, too. I prefer their loose silhouette to skin-tight leggings, especially on crampy period days when I want to exercise but loathe听restrictive elastic waistbands. Constructed of 89 percent recycled polyester and 11 percent elastane, these are eco-friendly, stretchy, and so, so buttery. They come in nearly a dozen colors and a longer inseam. I should have bought two. 鈥擳asha Zemke, copy editor

Coral and Tusk Pillows ($91 and up)

Photo: Courtesy Coral and Tusk

This next pick isn鈥檛 so much functional as it is a beautiful, high-end gift any outdoor lover is going to appreciate: the of Coral and Tusk. Over the winter I saw them in a store and was immediately smitten with听鈥攁 group of animals tucked into their sleeping bags around a campfire鈥攁nd听, with a rabbit, an owl, and a chipmunk seated in a canoe. Stuffed and stitched figures pop out of their bags and boat, respectively, a clever idea which takes me back to being a kid. This embroidery brand, which began in Brooklyn in 2007 and has since expanded to an office in Wyoming, creates designs that demonstrate a love of wildlife and outdoor fun. There are scenes of beasts听, downhill skiing, and听, among others, as well as a new听听that features songbirds and flowers. While these aren鈥檛 inexpensive, and are too pretty to simply serve as a place to rest your head, they听bring the outdoors inside in a cheery way, and you鈥檒l undoubtedly have guests gushing over them the next time they visit. 鈥擳.Z.

 

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