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Wild Wanderer Spotlight: Honnie & Niki

Safety has always been our biggest concern. Will we get injured? Will we get lost? As we travel further and further from our California Bay Area bubble, our mentality on safety shifted.

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REI Anniversary Sale 2021: Last-Chance Summer Savings

REI’s Anniversary Sale is the biggest sales event of the year. Find last-chance big savings on hiking boots, GoPros, and camping supplies.

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Trail Recipe: Mashed Potato Chip Bowl

Chef Corso cooks up a new classic: Potato Chip Mashed Potato Bowl. Part of the truckstop recipe series. Recipes using a bag of chips. For the dirtbagger in all of us.

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Amazon Memorial Day Weekend Deals on the Gear and Supplies You Need

The best Amazon Prime Memorial Day weekend deals on backpacking gear and camping supplies from brands like Coleman, Osprey, and Sawyer.

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Wild Wanderer Spotlight: Eva

The most pressing issues facing queer folks in the outdoors are accessibility, representation, and safety. Being out in the outdoors is still political whether we like it or not.

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Wildly Goods Lightweight Merino Wool Crew Socks: Trail-Ready Hiking Comfort

Outdoor Gear Type: Socks

Wildly Goods has blended high-quality, ethically sourced Australian merino wool with the strength and stretch of polyester, nylon, and spandex to forge these impressively hard-wearing and cozy Lightweight Merino Wool Crew Socks.

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Join the REI Co-Op for $20, Get Discounts and Perks for Life

Recommended For: Car Camper, Day Hiker, Urban Hiker

REI Co-op members get 10 percent back on most REI purchases, discounts on bike and ski services, better pricing on REI adventures, and way more – and it’s just $20 to become a member for life.

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Memorial Day 2021 Giveaway! $2,200 in Prizes

We have partnered with 10 incredible brands to give you first-class gear for an amazing Memorial Day Weekend. Two will win $2,200 in prizes!

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Trail Recipe: BLTA Grain Bowl

Day-hikes usually mean some bars or trail mix, but a BLTA grain bowl is a fresh, filling option that you can whip up on the go.

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Wild Wanderer Spotlight: Amy and Megan

Think about intersectionality. Don’t just include conventionally attractive same-sex couples to check a box…really aim for true representation.

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