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Forbes Vetted: REI’s Labor Day Sale Ends Tonight— Here Are The Best Deals
There are hundreds of great deals—including 50% off this popular Patagonia jacket—in REI’s Labor Day Sale this year.
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September 11, 2023
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Four insect repellent products including two Moskitoff, Out Spray Kids, and Super Repelex Kids tubes and bottles.
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Forbes: The Buzz On Preventing Insect Bites: How To Repel Ticks And Mosquitoes
It’s easy to take precautions and significantly reduce your risk of infection. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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May 9, 2023
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Yellow Sawyer premium insect repellent spray bottle for clothing, gear, and tents with black trigger.
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Forbes: Best Bug Sprays of December 2022
For many people, a summertime staple is an effective and affordable insect repellent.
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December 15, 2022
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Yellow bottle of Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent spray for clothing, gear, and tents with black trigger top.
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Forbes: Best Bug Sprays Of 2023
For many people, a summertime staple is an effective and affordable insect repellent.
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June 14, 2022
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Forbes: Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Outdoor Gear For Adventurers
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Outdoor Gear For Adventurers
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April 19, 2022
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Two hikers with backpacks raising arms overlooking lake, houses, and green hills on sunny day.
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Forbes: The Best Hiking Gear for 2019
The Best Hiking Gear for 2019
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September 16, 2021
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Forbes: Lyme Disease Vaccine Could Be Ready In 4 to 5 Years
Lyme Disease Vaccine Could Be Ready In 4 to 5 Years
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September 16, 2021
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Smiling couple walking mountain bikes on wooden bridge with forest and mountain background.
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Forbes: Holiday Gift Guide 2019 - The Best Gift Ideas For Sustainable Travelers
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: The Best Gift Ideas For Sustainable Travelers
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September 16, 2021
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Woman wrapped in blanket sitting on wooden deck outside a tent, drinking from red mug in daylight.
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Forbes: Perfect Products For Glamping 2020
Perfect Products For Glamping 2020
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September 16, 2021
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Warning sign with a tick silhouette and text 'Beware of Ticks' by a forest trail.
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Forbes: Lyme Disease Is The Last Thing You Need Right Now
Lyme Disease Is The Last Thing You Need Right Now
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September 16, 2021
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Three people sitting on a log by a campfire on a river beach with inflatable boats nearby at dusk.
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Forbes: Holiday Gift Guide 2020: The Coolest Camping Gear To Gift This Holiday Season
Holiday Gift Guide 2020: The Coolest Camping Gear To Gift This Holiday Season
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September 16, 2021
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Hands using Sawyer water filter to fill a blue bottle from a snowy, icy stream.
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Forbes - Great Travel Gifts To Get Him - And Borrow Yourself
These Select Water Filters and Purifiers from Sawyer Products remove virtually all contaminants found in fresh water while also improving taste and odor.
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September 16, 2021
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Young boy in blue hat roasting marshmallows on a campfire with smiling father outdoors.
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Forbes: 11 Camping Essentials Every Family Needs
11 Camping Essentials Every Family Needs
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September 16, 2021
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