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The Trek: Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

The Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway.

The Trek: Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

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February 24, 2026
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The Trek: Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

The Trek: Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

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The Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway.

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The Trek: Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

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Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

It’s that time of year again: The 2026 Badger Sponsorship is now live!

If you’re new around here, the Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway that brings the trail community together around great gear, good people, and an even better cause.

With 38 of your favourite outdoor brands involved, over $31,000 of gear up grabs, and 100% of proceeds supporting public lands, the Badger Sponsorship is back and better than ever.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2026 Badger Sponsorship, written by Kendra Slagter.

The Trek: Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

It’s that time of year again: The 2026 Badger Sponsorship is now live!

If you’re new around here, the Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway that brings the trail community together around great gear, good people, and an even better cause.

With 38 of your favourite outdoor brands involved, over $31,000 of gear up grabs, and 100% of proceeds supporting public lands, the Badger Sponsorship is back and better than ever.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2026 Badger Sponsorship, written by Kendra Slagter.

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Kendra Slagter
Craft beer enthusiast, thru-hiker, adventure-junkie, & aspiring journalist.
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The Trek: Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

It’s that time of year again: The 2026 Badger Sponsorship is now live!

If you’re new around here, the Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway that brings the trail community together around great gear, good people, and an even better cause.

With 38 of your favourite outdoor brands involved, over $31,000 of gear up grabs, and 100% of proceeds supporting public lands, the Badger Sponsorship is back and better than ever.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2026 Badger Sponsorship, written by Kendra Slagter.

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Thru-Hiker
Kendra Slagter
Craft beer enthusiast, thru-hiker, adventure-junkie, & aspiring journalist.
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