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You Can Win An Awesome Kelty Pack!

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Kelty gear promises the same dedication to innovation and getting outdoors that Dick Kelty had forty-eight years ago. Kelty started as a company making it easier for friends to enjoy the wilderness, and that's what Kelty still does. Kelty just has a few more friends. You can enter to win a sweet Kelty hiking pack on the Zappos.com Facebook Page (enter HERE). Check out the video below showing Kelty's amazing Mockingbird bag, the top prize for the sweepstakes:

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Omni-Heat® Keeps You Warm No Matter How Cold It Is Outside

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Omni-Heat® technology from Columbia reflects body heat for added warmth and all day comfort regardless of the conditions outside. Functional and ready for the rugged outdoors, the Bugatech Lite Omni-Heat® by Columbia is a great solution for your outdoor boot needs. Contour Comfort® 1D footbed with AgION® anti-odor treatment provides cushioned comfort and support while the Zonal Techlite lightweight shell provides warmth and moisture control in critical areas around the foot. Turn the heat up during those cold winter months with the Bugatech Omni-Heat®. This boot is sure to keep you warm and comfortable during those long hikes. Rugged, waterproof leather upper to help keep you dry and the 200g Thinsulate™ makes these boots rated to withstand temperatures as low as -25ºF/32ºC. Check out how powerful Omni-Heat® really is below:

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Jetboil Greens Up Mobile Cooking

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Jetboil cooking systems are manufactured in the shadow of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, home of the most extreme weather in the world. Jetboil is proud of their work and is dedicated to simplifying and personalizing the field of mobile cooking. It started with a simple but powerful idea. Frustrated with heavy vacuum bottles and clunky stoves, Jetboil founders Dwight Aspinwall and Perry Dowst set out to make outdoor cooking easier and more efficient.

The Jetboil Flash™ CrunchIt is changing the mobile cooking game for the greener. Enjoy butane canister convenience without creating landfill waste, thanks to Jetboil's CrunchIt™ Butane Canister Recycling Tool. Safe, fool-proof, and compliant with recycling standards, CrunchIt™ punctures Jetboil Jetpower (and certain other) butane fuel canisters, rendering them recycling bin ready and headed for re-melt and reformation. Check out the video below on how it works and make sure you stop by the Outdoor Shop on Zappos.com before your next excursion:

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The Perfect His and Hers Hydration Backpacks From Camelbak

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CamelBak has released a dynamic duo of hydration that is the perfect his and hers set. The Pit Boss and Roulette were made for every situation. The multi-functional Roulette and Pit Boss by CamelBak are great for skiing, snowboarding, and about every winter activity you can think of. These packs carry skis diagonally or a snowboard vertically. The external pockets can also stow a shovel. A special zipper offers access to gear without having to remove your skis or board. The zipper also opens a pack along the side to provide wide-open access to contents. A padded waistbelt with convenience pocket supports a heavy load, while the harness optimizes fit and stability while you ski. The Therminator™ harness features a pocket for added storage and will keep your belongings warm and secure. You have limitless possibilities to your winter adventure with multi-functional Pit Boss and Roulette models from CamelBak. Get all of your gear from the Outdoor Shop on Zappos.com and don’t forget to stay hydrated.

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Magnificent Messenger From Timbuk2

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Founded in 1989 in sunny San Francisco, Timbuk2 has amassed a large customer/fan base across the globe. Timbuk2’s three-panel multi-color design and distinctive swirl are recognized worldwide across their eclectic collection of fully functional, and extraordinarily resilient bags. As one of the leading brands in urban lifestyle bags, computer carrying cases, travel luggage and related accessories, Timbuk2 shines on.

Tried and true fabric defines their largest collection of styles. In addition, you won’t find any environmentally harmful polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in their bags. Timbuk2 takes pride in their PVC-free liners, which are just as durable and waterproof as vinyl but more supple. Best of all, these liners are better for the environment, which makes everybody happy.

Check out the Timbuk2 Command Messenger, a sophisticated and spacious bag that is TSA compliant to get you through security quickly. The memory-adjust True Fit cam buckle eliminates daily fit adjustments. Enjoy the Napoleon side entry pocket with zipper closure that allows you to grab your cash, keys and other essentials without opening the messenger flap, while keeping them safe and secure. Simply unclick the cam, put the bag over your shoulder, and lock the cam back in for a perfect fit every time. Pack your laptop (12.4"H x 18.50"W max) in the TSA compliant external laptop compartment that unzips and lays flat for going through security without removing your laptop.

Great, innovative design is part of the driving force behind Timbuk2. Developing and designing durable, multi functional bags for today’s brave commuters is what they do best. From their authentic working class roots in the bicycle messenger subculture, to their remarkable transformation into a hip, urban fashion accessory, Timbuk2 is a brand with authenticity, heritage and a loyal following. Head over to Zappos.com to pick up a Timbuk2 bag so you can carry your things anytime in style.

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Black Diamond's Prize Pack

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Black Diamond has been changing outdoor sports since 1957 by continuing to excel in all areas of climbing, skiing, and the like. The Infinity 50 pack just won Outside Magazine’s 2010 Gear of the Year award for its innovative Active Frame Technology and ergoACTIV suspension with OpenAir backpanel. Rather than using a traditional waist belt, the Infinity 50 pivots to keep the pack hugging your back. The low-friction shoulder straps that run through the bottom of the pack continuously change length and stay comfortable while moving your shoulders and arms. Blending the volume of a traditional lightweight backpack with the latest in superior design and technology, the Black Diamond® Infinity 50 is all about comfort and mobility in a big package. The hip belt stash pocket, side stretch pockets and front compression stretch pocket will pack everything you need for any adventure. Coming in at just 3.9 pounds, the Infinity 50 is one of the best packs around. Check out all the great Black Diamond gear in the Outdoor Shop on Zappos.com

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Pack It Up Pack It In

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Gregory packs were founded in 1977 in San Diego, California by outdoor enthusiast Wayne Gregory. With almost 40 years of designing and building outdoor products under his belt, Wayne Gregory is committed to ensuring that each and every pack exceeds your expectations. Along with a team of talented associate designers, Gregory continues to seek out new technology improvements and evolve with ever-changing comfort specific designs.

The Gregory® Torre 33 is a roll-top pack with a separating skirt and long zipper that runs down the length of the pack. Open it all up in one fell swoop and load in larger items like your rope, rack and helmet with ease. You can pack it up to the top and still be able to secure it so all of your gear is safely inside. The adjustable ice axe/trekking pole loops can be tucked away and you’ll really love the hydration port on your way to the summit. This pack features Fusion LTS Suspension that includes:

-  Ultra-soft, precurved 3D waistbelt and harness provide maximum comfort by eliminating wrinkles and hot spots on main contact areas of the hips and shoulders.

-  The narrow waistbelt profile allows for superior range of motion.

-  Wraptor stabilizer pulls the backpanel of the pack in toward the lumbar area, transferring the weight evenly over a wider area. This stabilizes the backpanel and alleviates pack bounce during high aerobic activity.

-  Removable HDPE framesheet with a removable single aluminum stay is supported by a horizontal anti-barreling cross-stay. This ensures that the pack will not barrel under extreme weight.

-  Dual density foam lumbar pad correctly transfers the weight of the pack to your hips.

Gregory packs are committed to designing and building uncompromised outdoor products that bring discovery, adventure, and balance to lives. Gregory’s dedication to growing and evolving their business to create new and rewarding opportunities for customers and employees is what drives them each and every day. You can find the Torre 33 and many more Gregory products on Zappos.com.

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Pedal Proudly With Shimano Footwear

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In 1961, a three-speed bicycle hub displayed at the New York Toy Show became the catalyst for what would eventually become Shimano American Corporation. The popularity of 20-inch wheeled bikes with hi-rise handlebars fueled a demand for multi-speed hubs and Shimano® began producing an affordable and reliable version that caught the attention of the cycling world. By 1965, Yoshizo Shimano, the youngest son of the company founder in Japan, opened an office in New York to get product feedback and to provide technical and warranty assistance to retailers selling bikes equipped with Shimano® parts. Though Shimano America has grown from its modest office staffed by only three people to a full distribution center with sales and marketing offices, the goals are the same: to ensure that Shimano® always has a listening ear to provide feedback on relevant trends and needs and make it a reality for their customers. Shimano's participation extends much further than its products.

Shimano® is putting their bicycle genius into footwear to create some of the best competition shoes in the game. An elite-level cyclist needs the best equipment to put him above the competition. The SH-R190 road competition shoe from Shimano® is that shoe for you! It features supple premium leathers and 3D moisture control mesh uppers for comfort and breathability along with oversize micro-adjust buckles and dual off-set straps. The custom-fit customizable thermo-foam insole allows optimum fit and feel.

Take to the mountainside with comfort and confidence with the SH-M161G off-road racing shoe from Shimano®. This is an off-road cycling shoe designed for serious MTB enthusiasts with the efficiency, fit, stability and durability necessary for their individual style of high-level off-road performance. Shock absorbing EVA cushion matched with a flexible midsole make for hike-able comfort. The volume+ last provides a more accommodating toe box than most shoes and the carbon reinforced shank plate gives the shoes optimum sole rigidity.

Make your transitions quicker and smoother while saving precious seconds with these SH-TR31 triathlon shoes from Shimano®. The SH-TR31 features a triathlon/multi-sport cycling shoe with high ventilation, seamless interiors and quick-drying properties for superior, sockless comfort designed to help you make faster transitions. These 10-ounce beauties are SPD-SL and SPD cleat compatible.

Don’t feel left out ladies, Shimano® makes footwear for you too. Check out all of the outstanding Shimano® products on Zappos.com.