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SALE: Up To 40% Off Cascade Designs! Save Big On Thermarest, MSR & More!

Looking to save big on all the companies you know and love from Cascade Designs? This great sale features up to 40% off on MSR, Therm-A-Rest, PackTowl, Platypus and SealLine gear! Gear up for adventure!

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SALE: Outdoor Vitals Summit Sleeping Bags

If you're in the market for a new ultralight sleeping bag, you'll want to check out the Summit Sleeping Bag Sale from Outdoor Vitals! Check out this article to see what the sale is all about.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear's 2025 BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR Has Been Extended!

Hyperlite Mountain Gear's BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR is live and right now you can score huge on their adventure gear, like the top-rated Ultamid tents, burly as heck Southwest backpacks or something else entirely. Time to get your kit set for 2025!

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Best Sales On Backpacking Gear February 2025

February 2025 has some great sales going on. Check out this article to see a round up of the best deals on gear this month, including big sales from Hyperlite Mountain Gear and Outdoor Vitals.

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SALE: Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack

One of our favorite backpacks is on sale and we hope you'll check it out! The CS40 Ultra Backpack by Outdoor Vitals is a versatile and comfortable backpack and it's nearly $100 off this week!

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Interview With Fjällräven: How They Create Innovative Women's Adventure Clothes

Check out our chat with Fjällräven's Research and Development Team about how they create innovative adventure clothing tailored for women. From lots of pockets, to multiple fit options, they're raising the bar for women's clothing!

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PAKA Introduces Apu Puffer 2.0

Today PAKA is releasing their updated Apu Puffer 2.0 and it's sure to become aan adventure staple for hikers and backpackers. With 70 GSM of PAKAFILL insulation, you'll be warm and regulated even during peak exertion!