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Sam Hill

Sam Hill is a journalist and editor based in Portland, Ore. When he isn't playing video games for Digital Trends, he's exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Catch him hiking in the Columbia River Gorge, camping near Mt. Hood on rockhounding on the coast.

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The Yeti Hopper M12 Backpack Soft Cooler sitting against a tree.

This is my new favorite on-the-go cooler

This backpack cooler from Yeti is built to go the distance — it's ice cold, surprisingly comfy to carry on extended trips and super stylish.
The author wearing the wearing the Royal Robbins Merced Anorak on the Oregon coast.

I never go to the coast without this jacket from Royal Robbins

If you're a notorious weather forecast ignorer like me, you'll want to have this versatile jacket on-hand to handle anything the outdoors has in store for you.