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Wild Wanderer Spotlight Series and the Journey of Lettie Stratton

Lettie Stratton is the founder of Wild Wanderer, an outdoor adventure site for the LGBTQIA+ community, and our newest Trailblazer.

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Backcountry Cooking Workshop with Chef Corso

Join Chef Corso from MONTyBOCA for this fun and interactive backcountry cooking workshop. Learn recipes, cooking tricks, and meal prep tips.

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Adidas Terrex Two Ultra Primeblue Trail Running Shoes: Upcycled Footwear for Hikers and Runners

Outdoor Gear Type: Trail Running Shoes

The Adidas Terrex Two Ultra Primeblue Trail Running Shoes were made to crush miles of trails while strapped to the feet of runners and hikers.

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onX Backcountry App: Trail Maps and GPS Navigation for Hikers, Backpackers, and Skiers

Explore any wilderness at the touch of your fingertips with the onX Backcountry app. This app features accessible trail maps and GPS navigation for any season.

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Frog & CO. Tough Tesla Lighter 2.0: Waterproof, Electric, and Rechargeable

The Frog & CO. Tough Tesla Lighter 2.0 from Survival Frog is an electric outdoor-ready lighter that’ll spark a flame when you need it most.

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Adidas Sustainability: Shoes on a Mission to End Plastic Waste

Recommended For: Car Camper, Day Hiker, Urban Hiker

Adidas seeks a future free from plastic waste. With Primeblue and Primegreen recycled plastics, Adidas’ sustainability mission steps forward.

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Meet YETI Crossroads Duffel Bag: Built To Endure, Destined To Travel

Recommended For: Car Camper

The YETI Crossroads Duffel Bag is a durable, versatile travel and adventure bag for overnight trips, weekend excursions, and long vacations.

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Thrupack: Hiking and Backpacking Fanny Packs

Thrupack is a maker of purpose-built fanny packs for hikers and backpackers. The Summit Bum Classic is a practical piece of trail kit.

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YETI Crossroads Collection: The Go-Anywhere Travel and Adventure Bags

The YETI Crossroads Collection has been designed to withstand the abuse of travel and adventure. These are go-anywhere backpacks and duffels.

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Kickstart Outdoor Vitals Ventus Active Hoodie: The World’s Most Lightweight Insulated Hoodie

Recommended For: Car Camper, Day Hiker, Urban Hiker

The Outdoor Vitals Ventus Active Hoodie is live on Kickstarter. Ultralight travelers and backpackers will love how well it packs down.

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