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REI just dropped a big surprise sale on five of the best outdoor gear brands on the market. Through Mar. 3, REI Co-op members (a program worth joining if you haven’t already) can get an extra 25% off ...

REI has been dropping deep discounts on gear from brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx, and Fjallraven, but there are also big sales to be found on essential footwear. The outdoor retailer recently ...

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The outdoor market took a hit Friday, as Red Wing Shoe Co. announced it is shuttering both the Vasque brand and its outdoor hiking business. In a statement emailed to FN, Red Wing Shoe Co. cited the ...

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Heading out to the trails this fall? For most people, a trail running shoe or light hiking boot works just fine. Lightness and comfort are the buzzwords of the day, as those traditional sturdy boots ...

Scouting Report: Not only are these the lightest shoes Vasque has ever made, they are sturdy enough to brave the great outdoors, too. I love hiking and I look forward to warm weather where I can ...