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Osprey Brand Spotlight

Osprey Brand Spotlight

Gabe Wagner

August's Brand Spotlight is on Osprey! Making quality packs for over 50 years, Outdoor Gear Exchange is proud to carry a wide range of Osprey packs! 

Osprey Brand Spotlight

Gabe Wagner

August's Brand Spotlight is on Osprey! Making quality packs for over 50 years, Outdoor Gear Exchange is proud to carry a wide range of Osprey packs! 

Camping Beyond the Basics

Camping Beyond the Basics

Ethan Garceau

5 Unsung Heroes for a Five-Star Night Under the Stars Camping is more than just sleeping in a tent—it's about orchestrating your escape from the daily grind. It's about trading the...

Camping Beyond the Basics

Ethan Garceau

5 Unsung Heroes for a Five-Star Night Under the Stars Camping is more than just sleeping in a tent—it's about orchestrating your escape from the daily grind. It's about trading the...

Outdoor Gear Exchange on Bear Safety

Outdoor Gear Exchange on Bear Safety

Gabe Wagner

Did you know? A study carried out in western Canada found that indigenous linguistic diversity and Grizzly bear populations have been shaped by the surrounding landscape in similar ways. The...

Outdoor Gear Exchange on Bear Safety

Gabe Wagner

Did you know? A study carried out in western Canada found that indigenous linguistic diversity and Grizzly bear populations have been shaped by the surrounding landscape in similar ways. The...

Running Shoes: Trail to Road, and Back!

Running Shoes: Trail to Road, and Back!

Gabe Wagner

The right pair of running shoes will make the difference between a joyful jaunt, and a miserable meander. Before you make a purchase, it’s important to define a goal around...

Running Shoes: Trail to Road, and Back!

Gabe Wagner

The right pair of running shoes will make the difference between a joyful jaunt, and a miserable meander. Before you make a purchase, it’s important to define a goal around...

What is the MIPS Safety System?

What is the MIPS Safety System?

Gabe Wagner

At a small facility in Täby, Sweden, a group of engineers and neuroscientists has dedicated their studies to a single goal: to reduce head injuries. And save more lives. Over the...

What is the MIPS Safety System?

Gabe Wagner

At a small facility in Täby, Sweden, a group of engineers and neuroscientists has dedicated their studies to a single goal: to reduce head injuries. And save more lives. Over the...

Tick Checks & Other Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors During Tick Season

Tick Checks & Other Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors ...

Gabe Wagner

From furry to scaly, spending time outdoors means potentially coming into contact with critters. Although small, ticks pose a mighty challenge to fully enjoying a day spent outdoors. The habitat...

Tick Checks & Other Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors ...

Gabe Wagner

From furry to scaly, spending time outdoors means potentially coming into contact with critters. Although small, ticks pose a mighty challenge to fully enjoying a day spent outdoors. The habitat...