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Inside the Outdoor Recreation Archive Preserving Vintage Brand Catalogs
How One Small School Built the World’s Best Archive of Vintage Outdoor Gear Catalogs

A rare look at Utah State University's incredible cache of over 2,700 catalogs and magazines spanning the history of modern outdoor gear

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Premium vs Affordable Daypacks for Hiking: When to Spend and When to Save
Affordable vs Premium Day Hiking Packs: What to Know
Essential Hiking Gear for Beginners: All You Need to Know Before You Buy
Hiking Essentials for Beginners: Gear Checklist
Outbound Stowe Review: A Retro Vermont Motel Reinvented for Outdoor Lovers
Retro Vermont Motel Reinvented with Modern Cabin Vibes
GR20 Hiking Guide: All You Need to Know About the Toughest Trek in Europe
A Hiker's Guide to the Toughest Trek in Europe
On the Fjällräven Polar, Anyone Can Be an Arctic Explorer
What It's Like to Dog Sled Through the Arctic Circle
Inside the Evolution of Pa’lante, From Ultralight Packs to Apparel & Beyond
How Pa'lante Packs Outfits Design-Obsessed Thru-hikers