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We’re just days away from Memorial Day weekend - the official opening weekend for campers, boaters, and all other types of fair-weather outdoor recreationists. And we’re having major spring fever!

For two days only (ending May 20th) save 60% or more off 4,000+ spring items! Save big on outdoor gear, sunglasses, apparel, and footwear in the best (and final) sale of the season.

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Gear up for summer with our End of Spring Sale! Don’t delay - it ends tomorrow!

For those of you who prefer your weather cold and your ground snow-covered, Sorel makes the best winter boots in the business. The choice of those who live, work, and play in cold climes, Sorel boots keep feet toasty warm and dry no matter what the conditions.

Founded in Kitchener, Ontario in 1908, Sorel has been an innovator in the winter boot industry for one hundred years. In fact, Sorel was the first boot company to combine leather uppers with rubber bottoms and felt liners for warm, waterproof protection. Thanks to proprietary technologies, like an advanced 4-layer insulation system, Sorel is able to handle the most bitter cold. They use a special material to line the boots, along with ThermoPlus felt liners and a wicking layer, to reflect heat back onto the foot for extra warmth.

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What can you make out of garbage? Just about anything. Handbags, tote bags, jewelry, clothing, shoes… you name it. And it all looks great, too - although funky and original might be better words.

While the amount of waste in the world continues to multiply, some manufactures are putting it to good use. Eco-fashion is the latest buzzword in the green movement and it’s gaining quite a following. Companies like Patagonia have been making PCR® (Post-Consumer Recycled) fleece out of recycled plastic soda bottles for years now, but the trend is no longer limited to the outdoor industry.

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There is no finer way (at least in my opinion) to spend a summer weekend than backpacking out in the wild. There’s something magical about packing all you need to survive, strapping it to your back, and heading out to see what adventures await.

Of course, if you’ve ever carried a heavy load with an ill-fitting backpack, you know discomfort can quickly ruin even the best backpacking trip. Lucky for us, backpacks have come a long way in the past several years. They’re more comfortable, distribute loads better, and some are even adjustable for a custom fit.

If you’re looking for a backpack, don’t miss the Backpack Buying Guide. From sizing, to fit, to frame, to features, we’ve detailed everything you need to know when choosing the right backpack for you.

Did you know Woolrich is credited with being the first apparel company to put zippers in men’s trousers? Founded in the early 1800’s, Woolrich truly is “The Original Outdoor Clothing Company.” In fact, thanks to its reputation for quality craftsmanship and rugged design, Woolrich is one of the few outdoor brands to span two centuries.

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