Outdoor brands offer discounts of up to 50% on gear and apparel
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Updated · GearJunkie · May 7
Outdoor brands offer discounts of up to 50% on gear and apparel
7 articles · Updated · GearJunkie · May 7
REI cut Garmin’s Forerunner 165 by 20%, while Backcountry discounted Mystery Ranch’s Bridger 55L pack by 40%.
prAna, KEEN, Marmot, MAAP and HOKA also marked down select clothing, footwear and cycling gear, with some items aimed at Mother’s Day shoppers and summer outdoor use.
Highlighted deals include KEEN hiking shoes, Marmot rainwear and sun hoodies, MAAP jerseys and bibs, and HOKA Mafate models such as the Speed 4 Lite and Three2.
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