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If the weather turns cold enough, your dog just might need a little help staying warm too. The lightweight Ruff Wear Quinzee insulated dog jacket provides your four-legged friend with weather-resistant warmth for extreme cold and inclement conditions.

Updated for 2013! Built to address the needs of younger hikers, the Mountainsmith Youth Scout external frame backpack provides 2356 cubic inches of internal capacity, external storage options and a broad range of fit adjustability.

With an inflatable air core, soft synthetic fill and a weight of only 2.4 ounces, the Cocoon Hyperlight AirCore Pillow saves you from having to choose between comfort and packability. A 2" x 3" stuff sack is included.

Lightweight, compact and easy to use, the Petzl Tikka 2 headlamp and its four LED bulbs are an affordable performance option for hikers, climbers, spelunkers, runners and anyone in need of hands-free illumination.

Convert your sleeping pad into a camp chair with the Big Easy Chair Kit from Big Agnes. This kit can be used with 20 inch wide pads in either 72 inch or 78 inch lengths. Made of durable polyester with fiberglass stays. Mesh stuff sack included.

An economic choice for camping, backpacking and everyday lighting, the Petzl Tikkina 2 offers surprising performance at an affordable price. The Tikkina 2 boasts 2 lighting modes and easy-to-use operation.

Perfectly suited for emergency use or as a back-up lighting source, the innovative Petzl e+Lite is as small as a fifty cent piece and weighs less than an ounce!

The Snow Peak Titanium Single Wall Colored 450 Cup, which holds 15 ounces of liquid and weighs only 2.4 oz, can be used for cooking or drinking. The handles stay cool and fold away for easy packing.

The lightweight and compact Suunto A-10 Compass offers accurate, user-friendly readings for general recreational use. It has a fixed declination correction scale and is balanced to work in either the northern or southern hemisphere.

The Kelty LumaCamp lantern delivers modern LED brightness (170 Lumens) and performance. The LumaCamp has a durable, freestanding plastic body and a hook-shaped bail allows it to be easily hung up at your campsite.

Providing precise and reliable measurements even in areas of large magnetic variation, the mirrored Suunto MCB Compass is an invaluable tool for hikers, paddlers, surveyors and rescue workers. An integrated sighting notch confirms accuracy.

A must-have for outdoor photographers or videographers, the LEKI AERGON Photo Adapter allows you to take photos using your trekking pole as a stable monopod. It includes a threaded camera mount that allows you to easily fix your camera to the grip.

Available in an array of sizes and fitting easily and comfortably over a broad range of shoes and boots, the Hillsound Trail Crampon delivers reliable traction for diverse winter terrain and varying weather conditions.

Ultra-soft and expandable, the Cocoon Down Travel Pillow is ideally suited for travel and family camping. Fully compressed, the pillow takes up surprisingly little room and lofts up quickly to provide a comfortable headrest.

Wearable as a beanie, balaclava, neck gaiter and more, the Buff UV Buff offers extreme versatility and sun protection in one simple design. The UV Buff is an excellent choice for the avid outdoors person who spends an extended amount of time in the sun.

A combination of organic extra virgin coconut, olive, jojoba and hemp oils combined with pure essential oils, Dr. Bronner’s Soap is a versatile, effective cleanser that can be used for dish soap as well as body soap and shampoo.

Updated for 2013! Featuring durable designs that will handle years of use, the Deuter Junior Kids backpack moves effortlessly from school hallways to rugged trails. A padded back, a sternum strap and contoured shoulder straps add to your child’s comfort.

The Rite in the Rain All-Weather Adventure Travel Journal features 141 pages of bound parchment-like paper. The pages are horizontally lined and waterproof. 4" x 6" x 1/2".

The BPA-free Platy SoftBottle w/ HyperFlow Cap is a lightweight, flexible alternative to hard-sided sport bottles. The HyperFlow Cap offers drink-through access in a leak-proof design. Available in your choice of size and color.

The Exped Waterproof Compression Bag uses a unique horizontal compression system to free up space in your pack by reducing the packed size of bulky items like your sleeping bag or extra winter layers and is available in three different sizes.

Made of double-weave, anti-wrinkle fabric, the Sierra Designs Vapor Jacket soft shell offers versatility for hiking, traveling, climbing and general use. Seam welded technology increases durability and water resistance.

Reducing the loss of core body heat and protecting against abrasion, the Ruff Wear K-9 Overcoat provides cold weather protection. Available in a variety of sizes, the K-9 Overcoat delivers a comfortable, customizable fit.

The Snow Peak Multi Compact Cook Set is a 4 piece titanium set that includes a large 32 oz (1 quart) pot with a 14 oz. (0.4 quart) lid/fry pan, and a smaller 23 oz. (0.7 quart) pot with a 10 oz. (0.3 quart) lid/fry pan. Set weighs only 11.6 oz!

The Nomad Travel Journal comes in a durable, water-resistant, zippered cover offering protection from the elements and the rigors of all your activities.

Wearable as a beanie, balaclava, face mask, neck gaiter and more, Buff’s Original Buff offers extreme versatility and technical fabrics in one simple design. Outdoor enthusiasts will find the Original Buff a versatile, lightweight piece of apparel.

Weighing less than an ounce, the Nano PackTowl is ideal for backpacking, travel or any situation where weight and space are at a premium. The Nano PackTowl effectively absorbs water, wrings out almost completely dry and fully dries very quickly.

Filled with 650+ goose down and weighing just 3.0 ounces, the warm Outdoor Research Transcendent Hat is ultra-light, ultra-packable and ultra-warm! A folding brim adds a bit of glare protection and a stylish touch.

The double-wall Hydro Flask 64 oz Wide Mouth bottle keeps contents cold for 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours. Constructed of stainless steel, the bottle is BPA-free, rugged and lightweight. The wide mouth makes it easy to fill, empty and clean.

Thanks to the Kelty LumaSpot Rhythm, your campsite just got a lot more fun! The LumaSpot Rhythm is not just a functional lantern and spotlight but also doubles as a speaker for your MP3 with an integrated “disco” color-changing feature.

With its sleek, low-profile design, the Mammut S-Lite headlamp is a great option for fast-and-light backpacking, trail running or emergency use. Multiple lighting settings allow you to monitor efficiency and react to varying conditions.

Offering grown-up performance in kid-friendly sizes, colors and patterns, the Black Diamond Wiz caters to young adventurers. The Wiz casts light more than 65.6 feet and provides up to 120 hours of burn time. Your choice of colors.

Now even the youngest adventurer can get outside all winter long with Atlas Mini 17 inch Girl’s snowshoes. Durably constructed and equipped with functional design features, the shoes allow kids from 4-8 years of age to play in the snow.

Why should daughters stay behind when parents venture out into the snow? By delivering adult performance in youth friendly dimensions, Atlas Echo 20 inch Girl’s snowshoes allow kids to get outside too! User weight range is 50-120 lbs.

Why should sons stay behind when parents venture out into the snow? By delivering adult performance in youth friendly dimensions, Atlas Spark 20 inch Boy’s snowshoes allow kids to get outside too! User weight range is 50-120 lbs.

The Adventure Medical Kit SOL Emergency Blanket, 1 Person’s metalized polyethylene material reflects back up to 90% of your radiated body heat. Weighing just 2.4 ounces, the lightweight emergency blanket is compact and easy to store.

The double-wall Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth bottle keeps contents cold for 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours. Constructed of stainless steel, the bottle is BPA-free, rugged and lightweight. The wide mouth makes it easy to fill, empty and clean.

The Eagles nest Outfitters ProPillow adds lightweight comfort to any backpacking, camping or travel trip. Lofting synthetic fill provides a comfortable headrest and is highly compressible. Fully open, the ProPillow measures 13" x 17".

Built for trail, travel or everyday use, the Bridgedale Women’s Bamboo Crew sock combines CoolMax and Viscose-from-bamboo fibers to provide moisture management and comfort. Sold in pairs.

The convenient and easy to use Exped Schnozzel allows you to combine the Exped Shrink Bag to Exped AirMats and Exped SIM mats that do not have an integrated pump for rapid pad inflation without the use of your mouth.

Built for serious hiking and orienteering, the Suunto A-30L Compass is lightweight, compact and accurate. A luminous bezel equips it for use in the dark or poor visibility. The baseplate includes a magnifying lens and control-marking holes.