Gallery: Here's the Gear We Couldn't Live Without This Month

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    Lem's super-minimalist Boulder Boot has an air-impregnated sole that's both flexible and protective.
  • Having Eneloop's Power Pack on hand means you'll never be without the right rechargeable battery.
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    Having Eneloop's Power Pack on hand means you'll never be without the right rechargeable battery.
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    Compared to the Nexus 7, the 8.3-inch LG G Pad has a bigger screen and better performance.
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    There are more practical bag choices out there, but none of them can match the craftsmanship and beauty of the Frank Clegg Leatherworks Travel Duffle.
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    The Bowers & Wilkins 685 bookshelf speakers manage to improve on an award-winning, 7-year-old design. Their front-ported cabinets let you put them right up against a wall without compromising bass.
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    The North Face Blue Kazoo is an all-purpose sleeping bag for backpackers that packs smaller than a standard rolled bag, and is significantly lighter.
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    Alite's new Bison chair has all the things I love about the company's camp chairs, but in a beefier, roomier, more upright design.
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    The Garmin Vivofit tracks everything other fitness wearables do, but it’s fully waterproof, and doesn’t need to be charged.
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    The Mackinaw Cruiser jacket will keep you warm and toasty, even in temps well below freezing. Because wool can absorb up to 30 percent of its weight in water without feeling damp, the jacket also does great in the snow or rain.
  • The PetLit LED Collar Light from Nite Ize helps you keep track of your pooch at night.
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    The PetLit LED Collar Light from Nite Ize helps you keep track of your pooch at night.
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    Woodcutmaps.com will turn any Google Maps image you submit into a beautiful custom iPhone back.
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    The Black Label Evans Walker Bag is built for small cameras -- specifically, mirrorless compacts, rangefinders, and micro four-thirds rigs.
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