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Outerwear Buying Guide
Our outerwear guide makes it easy to choose the right winter jackets and coats for the entire family. Explore our great selection of insulated parkas, fleece, rainwear and more.
Winter Boot Buying Guide
Your guide to finding the perfect cold weather boots - whether you're running errands, playing in the snow or exploring wintry landscapes.
How to Choose a Pair of Hiking Boots
Well show you which hiking boot is best for you and why its so important to have the right style and fit.
Holiday Gift Guide
This year, finding the right gift doesnt have to be complicated. Whether youre looking for rugged gear used by our own Outdoor Discovery Program instructors, or cozy items loved by other customers, weve got you covered.
How to Choose a Pair of Walking Shoes
Well show you how to choose the right shoes for comfortable walks and casual hikes.
How to Put On Snowshoes
Our snow-it-all, Mackenzie, shares five simple steps to get you ready for your next snowshoe adventure.
Summer Camp Packing List
Everything your camper needs to stay comfortable, confident, and protected so they can focus on discovering just how great the great outdoors are.
Get Started Hiking
Hiking is an incredibly healthy activity and an amazing way to experience the outdoors, but it can also be a little intimidating to get started. We have the expertise and gear to make getting started easy.
Build the Ultimate Winter Wish List
Are you an everyday outdoor lover? An all-out adventurer? A backyard fun enthusiast? No matter what your outdoor personality, well help you find the gifts to match, then show you how to build a wish list and share it with others. No secret Santas this year!
10 Best Hikes with Waterfalls
Waterfalls bring us peace. So the next time youre planning a hike, plan yours around one of these amazing cascades.
How to Layer for Changing Seasons
Unpredictable weather can make dressing for the outdoors feel like an impossible task. Thats why weve narrowed it down to the three key layers you need to stay warm, dry, and ready for anything.
3 Ways to Style a Vest
As casual, elevated, or active as you need, there are so many ways to style a vest all of them easy. Well show you how.
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How to Layer for Cold, Rainy Weather
Rainy days can be some of the most peaceful and memorable outdoors. Well show you how to layer correctly so you'll stay dry and comfortable, no matter what the weather has in store.
How to Size Snowshoes
Mackenzie shows you how to size snowshoes for the different conditions you might experience out there this winter.
How to Choose a Hiking Pack
Everything you need to know to pick the right pack for your day hike or backpacking trip.
What to Wear Hiking
Learn how to dress for hiking in any weather plus four important DOs and DONTs for any hiking outfit.