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Deuter's Futura 25 SL Review https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/the-rux-70l-storage-system-more-that-a-fancy-bag-or-box 2024-04-25T11:39:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/rux-70l-storage-system-canada-vpo-02b-scaled.jpg?v=1714070393 The RUX 70L Storage System: More Than a Fancy Bag...or Box https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/an-interview-with-vpo-revelstoke 2024-04-24T20:49:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_0094.jpg?v=1714016998 An Interview with VPO Revelstoke https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/mountain-hardwear-lamina-9c-15f-gear-review 2024-04-24T20:50:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/creeks.and_.peaks-DSC02087-crop.jpg?v=1714017000 Mountain Hardwear - Lamina -9C / 15F Gear Review https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/viking-tested-the-oboz-bridger-mid-boots 2025-10-29T13:05:20-07:00 weekly 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https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/uncategorized/top-destinations-for-nature-lovers-in-2022 2024-04-24T20:49:56-07:00 weekly https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/smartwool-long-live-sustainable-naturals 2024-04-24T20:50:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Smartwool-2825-1.jpg?v=1714017000 Smartwool: Long Live Sustainable Naturals https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/field-tested-the-fritschi-tecton-12-and-the-salomon-atomic-shift-mnc-13 2024-04-24T20:50:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/fritschi-tecton-12-review-canada-header.jpg?v=1714017000 Field Tested: The Fritschi Tecton 12 and the Salomon/Atomic SHIFT MNC 13 https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-lasting-merino 2024-04-24T20:49:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Photo-2021-09-06-16-51-31-scaled.jpg?v=1707801562 Gear Review: Lasting Merino 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https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/aconcagua-summit-jan-2-17-2022-with-tyson-and-shannon-head-part-1 2024-04-24T20:50:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_3688-scaled.jpg?v=1714017000 Aconcagua Summit: Jan 2-17, 2022 with Tyson and Shannon Head - Part 1 https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/my-life-long-love-of-skiing-braille-mountain-initiative-participant-peter-quaiattini 2024-02-12T21:19:24-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/BLong-5666-scaled.jpg?v=1707801564 My Life-Long Love of Skiing: Braille Mountain Initiative Participant, Peter Quaiattini https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/aconcagua-summit-jan-2-17-2022-with-tyson-and-shannon-head-part-2 2024-04-24T20:50:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/2d2e08ce-fdc6-4271-bfa0-9b427542e851.jpg?v=1714017002 Aconcagua Summit: Jan 2-17, 2022 with Tyson and Shannon Head - Part 2 https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/aconcagua-gear-review-rab-expedition-1000-sea-to-summit-ether-light-xt-extreme 2024-04-24T20:50:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/DSCN0444-scaled.jpg?v=1714017008 Aconcagua Gear Review: Rab Expedition 1000 & Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-lasting-merino-summiting-aconcagua 2024-04-24T20:50:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/DSCN0310-scaled.jpg?v=1714017004 Gear Review: Lasting Merino & Summiting Aconcagua https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-rab-expedition-kitbag-120 2024-04-24T20:50:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/DSCN0274-scaled.jpg?v=1714017004 Aconcagua Gear Review: Rab Expedition Kitbag 120 https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/aconcagua-gear-review-deuter-aircontact-lite-60-10-womens 2024-04-24T20:50:03-07:00 weekly 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Suspension System https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/uncategorized/gear-review-cotopaxis-cielo-rain-jackets 2024-04-24T20:50:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_2955-scaled.jpg?v=1707801570 Gear Review: Cotopaxi's Cielo Rain Jackets https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/a-little-paddle-saneshs-aog-part-2-trying-new-things-gear-shakedown 2024-04-24T20:50:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/dsc02016-e1658344008707.jpg?v=1707801570 A Little Paddle: Sanesh's AOG Part 2 (Trying New Things & Gear Shakedown) https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/shuswap-river-kayaking 2024-04-24T20:50:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/DSCN1346-scaled.jpg?v=1714017008 Shuswap River Kayaking https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/christie-falls-okanagan-bc 2024-04-24T20:50:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_5620-scaled-e1660686684633.jpg?v=1714017005 Christie Falls - Okanagan, BC https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/banff-national-park-lake-minnewanka 2024-04-24T20:50:03-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_3463-1-scaled-1.jpg?v=1707801570 Banff National Park: Exploring Lake Minnewanka https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/spectrum-lake-backpacking-water-filtration 2024-04-24T20:50:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_3882-scaled-e1661885523739.jpg?v=1714017007 Spectrum Lake - Backpacking & Water Filtration https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-red-paddle-cos-voyager-126-the-board-i-have-been-dreaming-about 2024-04-24T20:50:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/image1_-e1658772430476.jpg?v=1714017005 Gear Review: Red Paddle Co's Voyager 12'6—The Board I Have Been Dreaming About https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/hiking-in-the-fraser-valley 2024-09-05T21:36:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/ChadseyLake.webp?v=1714070708 Hiking in the Fraser Valley https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/3-days-and-2-nights-in-the-coquihalla-backcountry 2024-09-05T21:37:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/D037B684-EE1B-4E36-9E23-5124D080B167-scaled.jpg?v=1714017009 3 Days and 2 Nights in the Coquihalla Backcountry https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/mccrae-lake-outside-of-revelstoke-bc 2024-04-24T20:50:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_4094-scaled.jpg?v=1714017011 McCrae Lake - Outside of Revelstoke, BC https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-ursack-opsak-aluminum-liner 2024-04-24T20:50:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Mt-Albert-Edward1.jpg?v=1714017009 Gear Review: Ursack | Opsak | Aluminum Liner https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-113-sport-sup-the-goldilocks-board-for-red-paddle-co 2024-04-24T20:50:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/image11-e1658772727758.jpg?v=1707801572 Gear Review: 11'3 Sport SUP—The Goldilocks Board for Red Paddle Co https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-icebreaker-hike-light-crew-socks 2024-04-25T11:42:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_1454-1-scaled-e1714070560765.jpg?v=1714070572 Gear Review: Icebreaker Hike+ Light Crew Socks https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-rux-at-wahleach-lake-in-hope-bc 2024-09-05T21:38:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/A932D3A4-F53E-47B9-BB26-0D8E87539BA4_1_105_c.jpg?v=1714017011 Gear Review: Rux at Wahleach Lake in Hope, BC https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/chasing-waterfalls-in-revelstoke-bc 2024-09-05T21:38:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/image3.jpg?v=1707801573 Chasing Waterfalls in Revelstoke, BC https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/glacier-national-park 2024-09-05T21:39:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/image38.jpg?v=1714017007 The Trails & Sights of Glacier National Park https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/yoho-national-park 2024-09-05T21:40:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/image48.jpg?v=1714017010 Yoho National Park https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/vpo-victoria-staff-trip-report-macjack-river 2024-04-24T20:50:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Copy-of-IMG_8979-scaled-e1663001615162.jpg?v=1707801573 VPO Victoria Staff Trip Report: Macjack River https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-icebreaker-zoneknit 2024-02-12T21:19:34-08:00 weekly 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2024-04-24T20:50:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Copy-of-RKK09526-Pano-e1665600006109.jpg?v=1707801574 Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic Jacket & Dynama Ankle Pants https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/an-interview-with-vpo-abbotsford-vernon-owner-brent-murdoch 2024-04-24T20:50:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_6516-Brent-Murdoch-scaled-e1666899734582.jpg?v=1714017011 An Interview with VPO Abbotsford & Vernon Owner, Brent Murdoch https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/vpo-red-deer-staff-picks-for-fall 2024-04-24T20:50:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/red-deer-landing-header.jpg?v=1714017011 VPO Red Deer Staff Picks for Fall https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/snow-blind-how-it-all-started 2024-04-24T20:50:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/BLong-4664-e1666285808954.jpg?v=1707801575 Snow Blind: How It All Started https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-whats-kuhl-about-the-lea-pullover-and-freeflex-roll-up-pant 2024-04-24T20:50:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_2294-2-scaled.jpg?v=1714017010 Gear Review: What’s KÜHL About the LÉA Pullover and Freeflex Roll-Up Pant? https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gearing-up-for-winter-adventures 2024-09-05T21:41:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Fall-Hiking-1-15.jpg?v=1714017012 Gearing Up For Winter Adventures https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-nemo-dagger-oslo-3p 2024-09-05T21:41:45-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Sleep-1.jpg?v=1714017016 Gear Review: Nemo Dagger OSMO 3P https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/snowshoeing-with-a-baby 2024-02-12T21:19:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_5051-scaled-e1673546691514.jpg?v=1707801576 Snowshoeing with a Baby https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/fall-winter-hiking 2024-09-05T21:42:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Fall-Hiking-1-14.jpg?v=1707801576 Changing of Seasons - How to Prepare for Fall/Winter Hiking https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/skiing-is-my-lifes-passion-it-is-my-refuge-braille-mountain-participant-mark-bentz 2024-02-12T21:19:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/SSP_SORCERERLODGE_AERIAL_20220412_0309-Pano.jpg?v=1707801576 Skiing is My Life's Passion. It is my refuge: Braille Mountain Participant Mark Bentz https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-thermacell 2024-04-24T20:50:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Photo-2022-08-03-9-13-36-AM-scaled.jpg?v=1714017014 Gear Review: Thermacell https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/galena-trail-and-cable-car-in-the-west-kootenays 2024-04-24T20:50:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/DSCN1814-scaled.jpg?v=1707801577 Galena Trail and Cable Car in the West Kootenays https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/rockwall-trail-in-kootenay-national-park 2024-04-24T20:50:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_4143-scaled.jpg?v=1714017015 Exploring Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/5-day-trek-in-the-rockies-blind-braille-mountain-initiatives-first-backcountry-hike 2024-02-12T21:19:38-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Scenic-Shot-scaled.jpg?v=1707801578 5-Day Trek in The Rockies...Blind: Braille Mountain Initiative's First Backcountry Hike https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/canyoning-in-the-okanagan 2024-04-24T20:50:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/DSCN1590-scaled.jpg?v=1707801578 Canyoning in the Okanagan https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-list-140-day-sea-kayak-expedition 2024-04-24T20:50:12-07:00 weekly https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/behind-the-scenes-at-werner-paddle 2024-02-12T21:19:38-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/image3.png?v=1707801578 Behind the Scenes at Werner Paddle https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/how-to-get-started-trail-running 2024-09-05T21:43:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/5043308F-DB2D-4475-85C1-71A33FD088CD-scaled.jpg?v=1707801578 How to Get Started: Trail Running https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-deuter-aircontact-lite-devold-lauparen 2024-04-24T20:50:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/Winchester_6.jpg?v=1714017014 Gear Review: Deuter Aircontact Lite & Devold Lauparen https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/mount-rainier-adventures-with-restlesscrusade 2024-04-24T20:50:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/DSCN1419-1.jpg?v=1707801578 Mount Rainier - Adventures with @restlesscrusade https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-deuter-ac-lite-28l-sl 2024-04-24T20:50:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_9775-scaled.jpg?v=1714017015 Gear Review: Deuter AC Lite 28L (SL) https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-list-backpacking-gear-for-family-of-4 2024-04-24T20:50:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_3247-scaled.jpg?v=1707801579 Gear List: Backpacking Gear for Family of 4 https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/on-the-water-with-kahuna-stand-up-paddleboards-the-braddahs 2024-04-24T20:50:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/SUP-2023-0903-e1691101567385.jpg?v=1714017015 On the Water with Kahuna Stand Up Paddleboards - The Braddahs! https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-devold-breeze-merino-t-shirt-hipster 2024-04-24T20:50:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_1146-scaled.jpg?v=1707801580 Gear Review: Devold Breeze Merino T-Shirt & Hipster https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/the-vpo-community/embracing-the-thrill-a-journey-with-braille-mountain-initiative 2024-04-24T20:50:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_4207-e1691101885766.jpg?v=1707801580 Embracing the Thrill: A Journey with Braille Mountain Initiative https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/ruffwear-gear-review-taking-best-friends-into-the-backcountry 2024-04-24T20:50:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_1641-01-e1688693938728.jpg?v=1707801580 Ruffwear Gear Review: Taking Best Friends into the Backcountry https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-my-new-adventure-buddy-the-yeti-loadout-gobox-3 2024-06-25T13:44:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/slocan-1796.jpg?v=1707801580 Gear Review: My New Adventure Buddy—The Yeti LoadOut GoBox 3 https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/ruffwear-gear-review-never-leave-home-without-these-3-items 2024-06-25T13:43:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_9827-1-scaled.jpg?v=1707801581 Ruffwear Gear Review: Never Leave Home Without These 3 Items https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-msr-guardian-gravity-purifier 2024-04-24T20:50:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/PXL_20230610_010637750-scaled.jpg?v=1707801581 Gear Review: MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-garmin-inreach-messenger 2024-04-24T20:50:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/PXL_20230714_031857441-scaled.jpg?v=1707801581 Gear Review: Garmin InReach Messenger https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-nemo-kayu-9-sleeping-bag 2024-04-24T20:50:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_9969-scaled.jpg?v=1707801581 Gear Review: Nemo Kayu -9 Sleeping Bag https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/choosing-the-right-sea-kayak-paddle-for-an-expedition 2024-04-24T20:50:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/PXL_20230621_182727692-scaled.jpg?v=1707801582 Choosing the Right Sea Kayak Paddle for an Expedition https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-therm-a-rest-neoair-x-therm-nxt 2024-04-24T20:50:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_9942-scaled.jpg?v=1707801582 Gear Review: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm NXT https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/president-message/taking-the-path-less-traveled-makes-all-the-difference 2024-04-24T20:50:15-07:00 weekly https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/president-message/adventures-in-the-eastern-caribbean 2024-04-24T20:55:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/bvi-sailing-header.jpg?v=1714017016 Adventures in the Eastern Caribbean https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-gsi-camp-kitchen 2024-04-24T20:50:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_8637-scaled.jpg?v=1707801582 Gear Review: GSI Camp Kitchen https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/a-little-paddle-backcounrty-brunch-with-msr-and-chef-nathan 2024-04-24T20:50:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/PXL_20230801_144511800-scaled.jpg?v=1707801582 A Little Paddle: BackCountry Brunch with MSR and Chef Nathan https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/president-message/gore-tex-101 2024-04-24T20:50:14-07:00 weekly https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/president-message/vikings 2024-04-24T20:50:16-07:00 weekly https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/president-message/exclusively-at-vpo-montane 2024-04-24T20:50:16-07:00 weekly https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/gearpedia/gear-review-msr-thru-hiker-100-wing-tarp 2024-04-24T20:50:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/3708/0642/articles/IMG_0763-scaled.jpg?v=1707801583 Gear Review: MSR Thru Hiker 100 Wing Tarp https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/president-message/adventure-bucks-launch 2024-04-24T20:50:17-07:00 weekly https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/president-message/trust 2024-04-24T20:50:17-07:00 weekly https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/president-message/valhalla-pures-love-of-timber 2024-04-24T20:50:16-07:00 weekly https://checkout.vpo.ca/blogs/president-message/valhalla-pures-founder-story 2024-04-24T20:50:18-07:00 weekly 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