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REI Co-op’s Trailmade Collection Welcomes New Hikers and Backpackers

REI Co-op’s new Trailmade collection, which is designed to welcome new hikers and backpackers, provides customers affordable gear and apparel options.

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Discover Rumpl’s Cozy Dimensions by RAD Artist Nathan Brown

Outdoor Gear Type: Blanket

Nashville-based artist and muralist Nathan Brown showcases an exciting new collection of outdoor gear and blankets in Rumpl’s Cozy Dimensions.

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Tifosi Optics Launches Smirk Sunglasses – Traditional Style Meets Modern Technology

Outdoor Gear Type: Sunglasses

Tifosi Optics is excited to announce the launch of its latest active-lifestyle sunglasses with traditional stylistic features, the Smirk.

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Rest Better Outdoors With the New Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT

Outdoor Gear Type: Sleeping Bags

With its brand-new NeoAir XLite NXT, Therm-a-Rest raises the bar for ultralight performance and comfort for backpacking.

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VOITED Introduces Premium Wearable Sleeping Bag

Outdoor Gear Type: Sleeping Bags

VOITED’s Premium Wearable Sleeping Bag is the perfect combination of a warm, full-body, comfortable sleeping bag that offers maximum mobility.

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Outdoor Vitals’ Nebo Windbreaker Redefines Breathability and Versatility

Outdoor Gear Type: Down Jackets

Outdoor Vitals’ Nebo Windbreaker is built to keep you warm by stopping wind chill while staying breathable enough to keep hiking without overheating.

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Revo Sunglasses and Goggles Sitewide Sale: Guide and Promo Details

Revo Sunglasses feature high-quality frames and lenses for outdoor athletes. Backpackers readers can save 25% off pairs sitewide.

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Get 50% off AllTrails+ and Start New Habits

Do more outdoors with all the premium safety and planning tools AllTrails+ has to offer so you can explore with confidence.

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The 2023 Desert-Ready Gear Guide

Get ready for a season full of desert adventures by checking off what you need from our essential list of desert-ready gear.

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GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill Event Raises $75,000 For Environmental Education

The 16th annual GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill event in February 2023 raised over $75,000, for environmental education programs at Friends of Camp Colton.

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