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We don't highlight every sale from every retailer, but we were surprised by how many great deals we found at Backcountry's Semiannual Sale. Happily, nature's seasons don't always coincide with the sales calendar, so there are still weeks of sunny weather left to take out your brand-new hiking shoes or slackline. Backcountry will be offering up to a 50 percent discount through August 22. Scroll on for our favorite picks.
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Primus Tupike Stove for $210 ($150 off): I've camped for two summers now with Primus's two-burner stove. It's durable, light, slim, and easy to clean. It looks fantastic, too. Combine it with the prep set for when you realize that your preschooler won't eat their camp dinner without freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nemo Equipment Losi 2P Three-Season Tent for $231 ($99 off): Nemo's award-winning backpacking tent is known for its creative pole design, which creates a lot of headroom for the weight.
Haglofs Helios VX Backpack for $150 ($60 off): This versatile pack is water-resistant and made from light, durable ripstop. It has a laptop sleeve and roll-top for additional rain protection.
Mountainsmith Campo Camp Chair for $28 ($12 off): Mountainsmith's light, easy-to-carry camping chair won't violate any outdoor concert rules for height.
Mountain Buggy Plus One Stroller for $490 ($210 off): A dad at my daughter's preschool attached a running board to this stroller to skate his toddler along at phenomenal speeds. Now I desperately want one.
Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket for $139 ($60 off): Patagonia's recycled, packable, slim-fitting midlayers will be one of the most versatile and useful jackets that you own.
Patagonia Lightweight Mini Hip Pack for $20 ($9 off): I use this bag as a purse and running belt every day. It's big enough for my wallet, phone, and car keys, lightweight, and can be packed down into its own internal pocket.
Danner Mountain 600 Hiking Boots for $135 ($65 off): These hiking boots are comfortable and light enough to keep your feet warm and dry through an entire Pacific Northwestern winter.
Roka Phantom Alloy Sunglasses for $80 ($120 off): If you've ever wanted lightweight, durable, technical performance sunglasses that don't make you look like a crazy dodo from space, Roka has made these aviators for you.
Injinji Run Lightweight Crew Socks for $10 ($6 off): These Injinji toe socks are WIRED senior correspondent Peter Rubin's favorite running socks to avoid blisters on any run longer than ten miles.
Patagonia Fleetwith Romper for $83 ($36 off): I have worn this romper every other day since I bought it, to hike, skateboard, walk dogs, and bike with my children. It's made from the same light, water-resistant, recycled fabric that Patagonia's running shorts. Also, ketchup wipes right off.
House of Marley Buffalo Bluetooth Headphones for $90 ($60 off): WIRED reviews editor Jeffrey Van Camp has been impressed with the House of Marley headphones he's tried.
Lib Tech Skate Banana BTX for $350 ($150 off): I've loved Lib Tech's Skate Banana series ever since the first one came out over ten years ago. It's light and flexible, perfect for icy days when the weather isn't great and you're just noodling around in the park.
Smith Skyline Chromapop Goggles for $94 ($97 off): It's disorienting to put on a pair of Smith's rimless goggles, but in the best way possible: "Wow, I can see so much!"
Patagonia Powslayer Bib Pant for $360 ($239 off): Once you go bib, you can never go back. Patagonia's use recycled face fabric and have the all-important easy bathroom access.
Mammut Eternity Classic 9.8mm Rope for $120 ($40 off): This slim rope won't weigh down your shoulders or get stuck in your belay device while sport-climbing.
Gibbon Slacklines 82-foot Classic Slackline for $67 ($23 off): A slackline is a must-have summer party accessory. This classic one includes a ratchet and tree-friendly slings to make it quick and easy to set up.
Smith Overtake Helmet for $75 ($175 off): This is a ridiculous discount on an aerodynamic helmet that brings the comfort and durability of Smith's snow helmets to their bike ones.
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