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PackTowl Ultralite PackTowl Backpacking Towel

Made of a soft, absorbent, quick-drying fabric, the ightweight, compact and durable UltraLite PackTowl microfiber towel is perfect for backpacking, camping, travel, or any situation where weight and space are at a premium.

PackTowl
Ultralite PackTowl

  • Lightweight and packable camp towel
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  • Starting at: $13.95
Native Eyewear Wazee Polarized Sunglasses

The fashionable, functional Native Eyewear Wazee offers polarized performance for active pursuits with style for everyday wear. Despite its affordable price, the Wazee has high-end features like interchangeable lenses and frame vents.

Native Eyewear
Wazee

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  • Price: $89.00
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Equinox Nylon Poncho Rain Gear

Made from extremely water repellent 1.9 ounce urethane coated rip-stop nylon, the Equinox Nylon Poncho is cut longer than regular ponchos to ensure that knees and legs stay dry too! A comfortably-sized hood draws snug for further protection.

Equinox
Nylon Poncho

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  • Price: $34.50
Equinox Nylon Poncho w/ Extension Rain Gear

Made from extremely water repellent 1.9 ounce urethane coated rip-stop nylon, the full-cut Equinox Nylon Poncho w/ Extension includes an additional 14 inches of coverage in the back of the poncho to allow for backpack protection!

Equinox
Nylon Poncho w/ Extension

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  • Price: $39.99
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Escape Bivvy

Unlike standard emergency bivvy shelters, the Adventure Medical Kits SOL Escape Bivvy is made from a waterproof/windproof, breathable fabric that eliminates condensation buildup while reflecting your body heat back to you.

Adventure Medical Kits
SOL Escape Bivvy

  • 8.5 oz
  • Ultralight, breathable bivvy shelter
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  • Price: $49.95
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight + Watertight 0.7 Medical Kit

The Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight and Watertight 0.7 medical kit is the perfect companion for any backpacker or hiker who wants a lightweight, simple, yet functional first aid kit without the extra weight.

Adventure Medical Kits
Ultralight + Watertight 0.7

  • 8.0 oz
  • Ultralight, waterproof medical kit
  • Price: $26.95
PackTowl Personal PackTowl Backpacking Towel

Lightweight and quick-drying, the Personal PackTowl microfiber towel is well-suited for travel or working out at the gym. The Personal PackTowl is ultra-soft and features an anti-microbial treatment.

PackTowl
Personal PackTowl

  • Quick drying towel for travel and camping
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  • Starting at: $9.95
MSR PackTowl Personal (2011) Backpacking/Camping Towel

Lightweight and ultra-soft, the MSR Packtowl Personal microfiber towel is well-suited for travel or working out at the gym. An anti-microbial treatment discourages bacterial growth and reduces unpleasant odors.

MSR
PackTowl Personal (2011)

  • Soft, lightweight travel/sports towel
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  • Reg. Price: $9.95
    $5.95
PackTowl Original PackTowl Camping Towel

Providing versatility for use at home, the gym or at the campground, the Original PackTowl camp towel offers excellent absorbency in a lightweight, quick-drying design and soaks up 10 times its weight in water!

PackTowl
Original PackTowl

  • Fast drying camp towel
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  • Starting at: $7.95
Dr. Bronner's Soap

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.


Dr. Bronner's Soap

  • Biodegradable, vegetable based camp soap
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  • Starting at: $2.99
Campsuds Camping Cleaner

A biodegradable all-purpose product, Campsuds Camping Cleaner can be used on everything from hands and faces to dishes and clothing. Campsuds Camping Cleaner works well in hot, cold, hard or soft water and rinses away quickly and easily.


Campsuds Camping Cleaner

  • Available in 4 sizes
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  • Starting at: $3.10
FireSteel Fire Starter

Producing a 5,500 degree F spark, Industrial Revolution’s FireSteel makes fire building easy in any weather and at any altitude. A longtime favorite of survival experts, hunters, fishermen and campers.


FireSteel

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  • Price: $19.55
Spenco 2nd Skin Dressing Kit Blister Care

Spenco Second Skin is a hydrogel dressing to help protect against blisters. The cool liquid inside the dressing helps bring cooling relief to blisters.

Spenco
2nd Skin Dressing Kit

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  • Price: $12.99
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Scout Survival Kit

Geared toward beginner outdoor enthusiasts and a great companion for all backpackers, hikers and scouts, the Adventure Medical Kits SOL Scout survival kit addresses the priorities of staying dry, keeping warm and signaling rescuers.

Adventure Medical Kits
SOL Scout

  • 5.4 oz
  • basic survival kit
  • Price: $25.95
PackTowl Nano PackTowl Backpacking Towel

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.

PackTowl
Nano PackTowl

  • Small and light camp towel
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  • Starting at: $7.95
Adventure Medical Kits Weekender Medical Kit

The Adventure Medical Kits Weekender medical kit is suitable for trips ranging from two to seven days, and for 1 to 6 people. Easy organization and a wide array of medical supplies make this kit the perfect companion for hikers, backpackers and campers.

Adventure Medical Kits
Weekender

  • 1 lb 10 oz
  • Medical kit for 1 to 6 people
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  • Price: $59.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Emergency Blanket, 1 Person

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.

Adventure Medical Kits
SOL Emergency Blanket, 1 Person

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  • Price: $3.99
GSI Outdoors Cathole Trowel

Due to BPA concerns, GSI Outdoors has ceased to use Lexan polycarbonate in its tableware. Rather than allowing old product to end up in a landfill, GSI Outdoors has recycled the Lexan to build the Cathole Trowel, a sturdy backcountry tool.

GSI Outdoors
Cathole Trowel

  • 3.1 oz
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  • Price: $4.94
Native Eyewear Throttle Polarized Sunglasses

Accommodating profiles ranging from small to large, Native Eyewear Throttle sunglasses have polarized lenses and comfort fit features. Stylish, ventilated frames equip the Throttle for athletic pursuits and everyday wear.

Native Eyewear
Throttle

  • Starting at: $89.00
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight + Watertight 0.3 Medical Kit

Looking for a simple first aid kit that won’t weight you down and easily stows in a day pack pocket? Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight and Watertight 0.3 medical kit is the perfect companion for anyone looking to travel fast and light.

Adventure Medical Kits
Ultralight + Watertight 0.3

  • 2.23 oz
  • Ultralight, waterproof, minimal medical kit
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  • Price: $8.95
Adventure Medical Kits Slim Rescue Howler Whistle (2 Pack)

The Adventure Medical Kits Slim Rescue Howler whistle weighs only a few grams, but puts out a lot of sound when an emergency arrives. An essential emergency preparation device, it also resists jamming and freezing in poor weather conditions.

Adventure Medical Kits
Slim Rescue Howler

  • Price: $5.95
Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival Pak Survival Kit

The Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival Pak contains a collection of survival tools for when you find yourself abandoned, stranded, or lost in the outdoors, plus, it is small and light enough to easily fit in your pocket or any pack.

Adventure Medical Kits
Pocket Survival Pak

  • 3.9 oz
  • Ultralight, compact survival kit
  • Price: $33.95
Adventure Medical Kits Fire Lite Sparker + Tinder Quik Fire Starter

A one-hand-operable fire starter, the Adventure Medical Kits Fire Lite Sparker + Tinder-Quik produces a strong spark that allows you to quickly produce a flame. Waterproof/windproof tinder ignites from a single spark and burns up to 2 minutes.

Adventure Medical Kits
Fire Lite Sparker + Tinder Quik

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  • Price: $9.95
Sierra Designs Storm Poncho

Doubling as a waterproof rain jacket and an emergency shelter, the Sierra Designs Storm Poncho is ideal for ounce-counting backpackers. For the less adventurous, the Storm Poncho is an excellent emergency-preparedness piece for your pack or glove box.

Sierra Designs
Storm Poncho

  • Waterproof and versatile
  • Price: $39.94
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Survival Blanket, 2 Person

The Adventure Medical Kit SOL Survival Blanket, 2 Person’s metalized polyethylene material reflects back up to 90% of radiated body heat. At-the-ready first-aid and survival instructions are printed directly onto the blanket.

Adventure Medical Kits
SOL Survival Blanket, 2 Person

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  • Price: $5.99
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Emergency Bivy

Ideal for those occasions when unexpected events force you to spend an unexpected night out, the SOL Emergency Bivy’s metalized polyetheline material reflects back up to 90% of your radiated body heat.

Adventure Medical Kits
SOL Emergency Bivy

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  • Price: $14.99
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Core Lite Survival Tool

Light and small enough that it won’t be noticed in your pocket or backpack until you need it, the Adventure Medical Kits SOL Core Lite survival tool offers an array of features that any outdoor user will find helpful in an emergency.

Adventure Medical Kits
SOL Core Lite

  • 1.4 oz
  • Survival tool/knife
  • Price: $19.95
Coghlan's Fire Sticks Fire Starter

Coghlan's Fire Sticks start fires quickly and safely. Ideal for backpackers, Fire Sticks light even after being submerged in water. 12 sticks per pack.

Coghlan's
Fire Sticks

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  • Price: $2.50
Outdoor Research Sentinel Headnet

Providing chemical-free bug protection, the Outdoor Research Sentinel Headnet with EPA-registered Insect Shield fabric allows you to enjoy your time outdoors without worrying about biting, winged pests.

Outdoor Research
Sentinel Headnet

  • Price: $14.95
Spenco 2nd Skin Blister Pads

Spenco 2nd Skin blister pads keep blisters from drying out, absorb perspiration and help promote a scab-free, naturally healed blister. The hydrocolloid pad is bordered by a thin adhesive film for longer lasting protection and reduced pain.

Spenco
2nd Skin Blister Pads

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  • Price: $9.99
Equinox Youth Poncho Rain Gear

Made from extremely water-repellent 1.9 ounce urethane coated rip-stop nylon, the Equinox Youth Poncho is perfectly suited for outdoor use by large children or small adults. A 38-inch length from the shoulder to the bottom provides full protection.

Equinox
Youth Poncho

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  • Price: $29.95
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Thermal Bivvy

Ready for use in every season and all types of weather, the light and packable Adventure Medical Kits SOL Thermal Bivvy is one of the most versatile and durable emergency bivvy sacks available.

Adventure Medical Kits
SOL Thermal Bivvy

  • 8.1 oz
  • Price: $29.95
Coghlan's Fire Lighters Fire Starter

Coghlan's Fire Lighters don't require matches. Simply strike the Fire Lighter on the side of the box to light. 20 per pack.

Coghlan's
Fire Lighters

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  • Price: $3.99
Fox 40 Classic Whistle

An excellent choice for personal safety on camping, backpacking or paddling trips, the Fox 40 Classic Whistle offers an incredibly loud, shrill piercing call. No internal movable parts to obstruct sound, freeze or jam up. NOTE: Colors may vary.


Fox 40 Classic Whistle

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  • Price: $6.50
Standard Pet 1st Aid Kit

The AGS Labs Standard Pet 1st Aid Kit contains over 20 items to help address your pet's health concerns, including powdered styptic, gauze bandages, eye and skin wash, antibiotic ointment, scissors, forceps, swabs and more.


Standard Pet 1st Aid Kit

  • Price: $23.99
Adventure Medical Kits Hybrid 3 Survival Gear Kit

The Adventure Medical Kits Hybrid 3 survival gear kit is a good option for anyone seeking a kit that addresses a wide array of outdoor safety concerns. First aid, gear repair and survival tools combine in one versatile package.

Adventure Medical Kits
Hybrid 3

  • 1 lb 4.6 oz
  • Compact, survival, medical and gear repair kit
  • Price: $59.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Adventure Medical Kits Sport Utility Blanket

Most emergency blankets are only meant to be used once or twice, but the Adventure Medical Kits Sport Utility Blanket can be used multiple times, and for everything from emergency situations to picnic blankets.

Adventure Medical Kits
Sport Utility Blanket

  • 11.2 oz
  • Price: $21.95
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Origin Survival Tool

The Adventure Medical Kits SOL Origin survival tool is a compact, ultra-lightweight set of basic survival tools and equipment that fits easily in your hand, pack, glove box or jacket pocket. This “10 essentials” kit is a must have for any survival kit.

Adventure Medical Kits
SOL Origin

  • 6.25 oz
  • Survival Tool Kit
  • Price: $39.95
  • Out of stock.
People + Pets Dual Purpose First Aid Kit

Whether it's you or your dog that is ailing, the AGS Labs People + Pets Dual Purpose First Aid Kit has the supplies and information needed to address the issue when a doctor or veterinarian isn't available.


People + Pets Dual Purpose First Aid Kit

  • Price: $29.99
  • Out of stock.
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight + Watertight 0.5 Medical Kit

The Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight and Watertight 0.5 medical kit is the perfect companion for any backpacker or hiker who wants a lightweight, simple, yet functional, first aid kit.

Adventure Medical Kits
Ultralight + Watertight 0.5

  • 3.68 oz
  • Ultralight, waterproof, minimal medical kit
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  • Price: $16.95
  • Out of stock.
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