What is one crucial piece of gear for adventure travel? Is a dream job overrated? How does the outdoor industry include more people of color? To get the answers to all this and more, we reached out to ‘Epic Trails’ and BackpackingTV host Eric Hanson.
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Whether it’s an everyday-carry pocket light, a stationary work light, or a fully featured flashlight for hunting and fishing, Ledlenser makes a product to meet your needs.
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‘Protecting all that you value since 1976,’ Pelican manufacturers coolers, luggage, storage cases, and more.
The brand Watershed began building waterproof duffels in the 1990’s. Today, the brand still makes waterproof bags in the USA.
Granite Gear outfits all manner of outdoor enthusiasts: campers, hikers, paddlers, travelers, even America’s soldiers.
From it’s launch of the ‘Five Tennie’ in 1985, Five Ten grew into a leader in climbing and cycling footwear. Today, its sticky rubber is found on climber’s feet the world over.
Look at any campground in America and you’re likely to find a Kelty pack, sleeping bag, or tent. The ubiquitous brand has helped keep campers comfortable in the outdoors for more than 60 years.
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Pants stained with fake blood, a hoodie that’s guaranteed to survive on Mars, and base layers “designed to increase your life expectancy.” Vollebak creates gear that performs in ways most companies don’t even consider.
Click. Twist. Tighten. The simple concept of a better way to lace athletic gear launched the brand Boa 16 years ago.
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‘Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.’ Yoda’s words are brought to life in EVO Rock & Fitness gyms.
Mountaineering gear, made by mountaineers. That’s the recipe behind Brooks-Range Mountaineering.
Croakies — the simple product that keeps glasses from falling in the water is still the mainstay of a brand thriving in mountain and beach towns for 40 years.
Paul Component Engineering, based in Chico, Calif., is the oldest domestic bike part company in the nation.
Gear for good. That simple premise launched a brand intent on improving the world one jacket, backpack, or pant at a time.
Jack Wolfskin is a massive retailer that has been building quality outdoors apparel and gear for adventures in the outdoors for 36 years.
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NEMO Equipment just turned 15 years old. But in its relatively short history, the brand made waves with unique designs in sleeping bags, tents, hammocks, camp pillows and more.
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From inflatable mattresses to tents and sleeping bags, Therm-a-Rest has been building camping gear in the U.S. for more than 40 years.
Clever camp cookware, cozy sleeping pads, and super light hammocks: the brand Sea to Summit builds the gear that makes camping, hiking, and being outdoors better.
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