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Amazon is one of the world’s largest retailers, selling almost everything imaginable, and some things that aren’t. Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, & long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, Earth’s best employer, and Earth’s safest place to work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, & Fulfillment by Amazon are some of the things pioneered by Amazon.

Appalachian Ski & Outdoors (Appoutdoors.com) has been a source for quality outdoor clothing and equipment since 1974. They carry hiking boots, sleeping bags, tents, water filters, snowshoes, and outdoor clothing. They are a dealer for practically all major manufacturer’s in the outdoor industry and are happy to order any item for you. Their friendly, knowledgeable staff is ready and able to help you with any questions you may have. They guarantee your complete satisfaction and you have their commitment to the best customer service that can be delivered.

AvantLink is an industry leading, cost-per-sale, affiliate marketing network. Their technology is user-friendly and leading-edge, and they feature quality partnerships and unmatched support. With network partners like REI, Patagonia, Keen, and Backcountry.com, they can help you build and grow high-value, transparent affiliate marketing programs.

BearVault® manufactures bear-resistant food canisters, primarily used by backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts who carry food into bear country. Approved bear canisters are recognized as the only effective portable means of food storage in many wild areas. Proper precautions with bears keep the bears wild and neither attracted to nor dependent upon people for food. This helps eliminate bear-human conflict and protect personal property, food, and the bears.

Bivy Stick is the simple and affordable way to communicate via satellite. With no annual commitment or fees, the Bivy Stick makes it easy and flexible to have peace of mind while adventuring. The Bivy Stick turns your cell phone into a satellite communication device and with access to over 60 satellites in orbit, you can communicate from anywhere in the world. The Bivy Stick can do the following: 2-way satellite communication via text, share your location via text message, Facebook or Twitter, communicate directly with local emergency service, all with no contract or hidden fees.

At Black Diamond, they share the same experiences that you do on rock, ice and snow, and these experiences push them to make the best gear possible for their worldwide family of climbers and skiers. Since 1957, their innovative gear designs have set the standard in numerous areas. This is partly the result of dedication, desire and diligence on the part of an incredible team of people. It’s also a product of the fact that they are climbers and skiers themselves.

Campmor is an outdoor recreation equipment retailer established in Bogota, New Jersey in 1978. Known for its wide selection of outdoor clothing, camping, backpacking, bicycling and water sports equipment. Campmor has been a full ecommerce website since 1998. In addition to its online and mail-order business, Campmor also operates one retail store in Paramus, New Jersey.

CampSaver.com is where hikers, climbers, campers, mountaineers, and all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts come to stock up on high-quality gear & apparel for their next adventure. Their product selection features several top brands in the industry like Arc’teryx, Black Diamond, Marmot, MSR, and more! From technical equipment to recreational goods, their store has something for outdoor lovers of all experience levels.

Eartheasy is a family-owned business focused on providing products for sustainable living. A tree is planted for every order through their partnership with Trees for the Future Foundation and they offer free shipping on orders over $75. Eartheasy sources products from values-based brands making a positive impact in the world, and partners with TerraPass in sponsoring clean energy and carbon reduction projects. Eartheasy is popular with those interested in home and garden, green home, off-grid living and preparedness, outdoors, health and wellness, solar energy and more.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) is a leader in the industry since 1967, that was founded by climbers with one thing in mind – build & deliver products that meet their own high standards. EMS delivers excellent customer service & offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all orders. EMS sells over 6000 products from top brands including The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Garmin & many others. EMS designs & sells their own EMS Brand products, which range from apparel & outerwear to tents, sleeping bags, & backpacks.

Garage Grown Gear is the expert in outdoor gear startups. They scout for today’s innovators and tomorrow’s icons, and share those stories and products through their online magazine and store. They’re passionate about helping you to get outside and live your adventures. They believe trusting and loving your gear makes all the difference. That’s why they vet each product and company they feature.

Gear Co-op is the first national outdoor retailer to offer free 2-day shipping, and the only retailer in the industry to offer free return shipping, free 2-day shipping, & a lifetime guarantee. With one of the best no-risk offerings in the outdoor industry, Gear Co-op is poised to be the #1 online destination for premium outdoor clothing, hiking, camping, trail running, & skiing gear. They carry only the best brands in the outdoor industry – including Arc’teryx, Patagonia, Marmot, Mammut,The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Petzl, Black Diamond, and Adidas Outdoor.

Launched in 2017, The GoPure Pod is a “wine cork-sized” water purifier that transforms the taste and freshness of tap water anywhere. It’s patented technology, features a highly porous ceramic that continuously removes impurities, releases valuable trace minerals and balances the pH. The GoPure Pod removes lead, arsenic, fluoride, chlorine, chromium and many other dangerous contaminates. Lasting six months and replacing 2,000 single-use plastic water bottles, it is a simple, effective and affordable way to reduce your plastic footprint.

Founded in 1998, iPage has helped millions of customers launch their business or ideas online. Their high level of service combined with their ability to keep prices low allows small business owners, in particular, to focus on growing their business rather than dealing with the myriad of issues that can arise from using an unreliable provider of web hosting services. They take pride in the service and products they offer, and they share in your desire for your business to succeed online.

Born in the backcountry of the Wasatch Mountains, Klymit has been challenging the conventional approach to outdoor gear since 2007. They know nothing ruins a camping trip like a poor night’s sleep, which is why they work hard every day to create gear that is comfortable, easy-to-use, and engineered for every adventure. Their team designs and tests all of their gear in the illustrious deserts and mountains of Utah to ensure everything is durable, high-quality, value driven and most importantly, comfortable.

Montem Outdoor Gear brings you the highest quality gear, for the best prices, with a touch of style, and a whole lot of ingenuity. They work with local hikers, trekkers, and adventurers to help test the gear they spend years developing, with the ultimate goal of introducing only the most exceptional gear. All their gear is entirely designed by the Innovation Team in their US headquarters.

Moosejaw is one of the fastest growing retailers in the country because they stock the finest outdoor gear and apparel, offer amazing prices/promotions and shock customers with their amazing service. They appeal to fun, adventurous customers, and cost-conscious gear heads. They offer free shipping on orders over $35 and up to 10% back in Moosejaw Reward Dollars on full price items and 2.5% back on sale items. Use them on just about anything in your next order. Learn more at moosejawrewards.com.

In 1969, Seattle engineer & lifelong mountaineer Larry Penberthy formed Mountain Safety Research as a one-man crusade dedicated to improving the safety of climbing equipment. That pioneering outdoor company’s innovations have revolutionized the way people experience the outdoors worldwide. Today, they’re still obsessed with designing the most reliable, high-performance gear possible, to find better solutions to the challenges of the mountains.

My Medic makes the best First Aid Kits on the Planet. Your one stop destination for all of your live-saving gear. Everyone needs a MyMedic First Aid Kit. Whether at home, work, driving in your car or enjoying your hobbies, you never know when an accident may occur. From small scratches to having a closed airway, we have you covered. Hand picked and field tested products go into every MyMedic First Aid Kit so you can feel safe doing what you love.

The Naturehike brand has been around since 2005. They offer innovative products, using the beauty of nature as our inspiration in order to elevate their users daily experience advocating natural and free hiking. We mainly sell tents, sleeping bags, camping mattresses, camping tables and chairs, as well as other outdoor products.

Oregon Mountain Community takes pride that they have offered the best in outdoor apparel & gear for over 30 years. Their knowledgeable & friendly staff have been a foundation to their success, and they always put the customer first. To stay current with the latest gear, when not working their staff are out product testing in the Pacific Northwest mountains. Their online store, OMCgear.com carries the best in outdoor apparel & gear from brands like The North face, Arc’teryx, Marmot, Patagonia, Canada Goose & many others.

Since 1995, Outdoor Gear Exchange/gearX.com has prided themselves on their extensive selection of clothing and equipment for any outdoor activity imaginable. From the latest, top tier brand names that experts in the field demand to perform at their best to the most affordable gear designed to get the recreational enthusiast out for the weekend, their knowledgeable staff strives to equip their customers with exactly what they need. They have the deepest discounts, match their competitors prices whenever possible, and offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Outdoor Research® is dedicated to inspiring the journey ahead with award-winning technical apparel and accessories. Based in Seattle since 1981, they are committed to improving their customer’s experience through innovative materials, purpose-driven features, and versatile products that are backed by their Infinite Guarantee®. They’re here for the fun, adventure, excitement, and For the Journey Ahead™.

Outdoor Vitals challenges outdoor enthusiasts to “Live Ultralight” through use of premium ultralight products that cut down on waste. Living Ultralight means buying less quantity to fill up our earth’s landfills and buying more quality products that are ready for all your adventures. Outdoor Vitals want their customers to spend less on gear and more on experiences so they sell direct to consumers online to save you 40% off of retail store prices. Start Living Ultralight now so you can hike more, go further and see the world!

Paria Outdoor Products is an outdoor brand based in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It was started with a simple goal; to create high-quality, affordable products that help you experience the great outdoors. They offer almost everything that a backpacker would need, including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tarps, cookware, and high-quality accessories. Their products have received hundreds of 5-star reviews and are highly regarded among backpackers.

Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of their worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing – as well as for skiing, paddling and trail running. These are all silent sports, where the reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection between us and nature. For Patagonia, a love of wild and beautiful places demands participation in the fight to save them. They donate their time, services and at least 1% of their sales to hundreds of grassroots environmental groups all over the world.

Platypus’s mission is to offer the finest taste-free & adventure-ready hydration & water filtration products on the planet. For over 20 years, they’ve made water bottles & hydration solutions for everyday hydration needs from city to trail. They’re proud that they make the majority of their hydration solutions here in the USA in their own factory. Because they believe in what they make, they have their own certified, world-class water laboratory, which enables them to research, develop, & test technologies for safe, effective, & dependable hydration and filtration options.

Sagan Life water purification products are fantastic for purifying water for everyday use, while on your outdoor adventures or in case of emergency when the water sources may not be safe to drink. The hallmark of the Sagan Life products is they have been thoroughly tested and certified by an independent water laboratory to meet or exceed the EPA requirements for the removal of bacteria, viruses, and parasites from water. These water filters/purifiers are easy to use, reliable, and backed by our money-back guarantee.

Lightweight outdoor gear designed for camping, backpacking and general outdoor adventuring. The original sea to summit expedition began with an Australian mountaineer asking a mate to design and build some gear for an audacious, solo and human powered attempt of Mt. Everest – from sea to summit. The 1990 expedition was a great success, so was the gear, and the Sea to Summit brand was born. The headquarters is still based in Perth, Western Australia where the brand was founded and is still run by Aussie design perfectionists.

ShareASale has spent over 20 years growing their network by nurturing relationships, building cutting-edge technology, and guiding merchants and publishers to success in their affiliate marketing channel. Keep a pulse on your program with real-time insights into performance data, affiliate partner activity, and personalized program diagnostics. Use their platform and extensive network of partners to tap into new sources of revenue for your online business.

Sierra Designs is building products that improve life in the backcountry through a design philosophy of intelligent minimalism. By resisting conventional thinking, they’re able to employ novel solutions that are both better & different. Intelligent minimalism isn’t a buzzword for Sierra Designs, nor is it an abstract concept. It’s a philosophy that drives every design decision they make. Every zipper, seam, material, pole of every tent — they ask ourselves: Will it weigh you down? Or will it enhance your experience?

Summit Hut began its entry into the outdoor retail industry modestly in 1967 as a way for Tucsonans to acquire backpacking and mountaineering equipment that otherwise would not be available. The Summit Hut has been offering great gear and great service ever since. The integrated Summit Hut mail order business, Internet business and two Tucson retail store locations work collectively, with the cooperation of their esteemed vendors, to provide advice and equipment to people across the United States and around the globe.

In 1971, a fortuitous mix of unemployed engineers, a leaky foam gardening pad, & the dream of a better way to sleep under the stars came together to change how we experience the outdoors forever. This blend of science and a desire to make the most of every day outdoors created the world’s first Therm-a-Rest self-inflating air mattress. Today, they remain at the forefront of comfort innovation and quality, with a commitment to building what we make with our own hands, whenever possible. Why focus on comfort? It’s the simple belief that the better you rest, the better you play.

Vargo Outdoors is a manufacturer of ultralight backpacking and outdoor adventure gear. They specialize in titanium, which provides the perfect balance between ultralight, yet super durable equipment. Every piece of gear is uniquely thought-out and was created to meet a need. From titanium campware, to external frame backpacks, to bottles and pots and much more, they’ve got everything you need to lighten your load