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  • Front view of the Shadowlight 60 ultralight backpack with large external mesh pocket and roll-top closure system.Side view of the Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight backpack showing large side pockets, hip belt pocket, and streamlined suspension system.

    Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack

    $299.97
    Membership Pricing: $269.97
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    Pursuit Hybrid Fleece

    $139.97
    Membership Pricing: $125.97
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    Altura Dynamic Pants

    $134.97
    Membership Pricing: $121.47
  • Outdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – straight front view with hood, alpine-ready ultralight insulationA man wearing a dark puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a dark olive puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a dark olive puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a dark olive puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a dark olive puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a dark olive puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a dark olive puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a dark olive puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a dark olive puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a dark olive puffer jacket stands outdoors in a mountain landscape. Text in the upper right reads '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a black 15 oz puffer jacket in an outdoor mountain landscape, with text overlay reading '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a black 15 oz puffer jacket in an outdoor mountain landscape, with text overlay reading '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a black 15 oz puffer jacket in an outdoor mountain landscape, with text overlay reading '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a black 15 oz puffer jacket in an outdoor mountain landscape, with text overlay reading '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a black 15 oz puffer jacket in an outdoor mountain landscape, with text overlay reading '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a black 15 oz puffer jacket in an outdoor mountain landscape, with text overlay reading '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a black 15 oz puffer jacket in an outdoor mountain landscape, with text overlay reading '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a black 15 oz puffer jacket in an outdoor mountain landscape, with text overlay reading '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.A man wearing a black 15 oz puffer jacket in an outdoor mountain landscape, with text overlay reading '15 oz Weight High Altitude Warmth'.

    Vantage Alpine Down Jacket - Men

    $279.97
    Membership Pricing: $251.97
  • men's active mid layer front viewA man hiking on a rocky mountain path wearing a black technical outdoor jacket and backpack, with text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and callouts highlighting '2 Way Stretch Nylon' and '3DeFX insulation stretches.' A circular inset shows the fabric stretch detail.Ventus Active Hoodie - Men'sVentus Active Hoodie - Men'sVentus Active Hoodie - Men'sVentus Active Hoodie - Men'sVentus Active Hoodie - Men'sVentus Active Hoodie - Men'sA man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.Ventus Active Hoodie - Men'sVentus Active Hoodie - Men'sVentus Active Hoodie - Men'sVentus Active Hoodie - Men'sA man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man hiking on a rocky mountain wearing an olive green hooded technical jacket and black shorts, with callout text reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.A man wearing a gray hooded technical jacket and black shorts hikes on a rocky mountain trail, with text overlays reading 'Motion Oriented Design' and '2 Way Stretch Nylon' plus a circular inset showing the fabric stretch detail.

    Ventus Active Hoodie - Men's

    $194.97
    Membership Pricing: $175.47
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    Altitude Sun Hoodie

    $49.97
    Membership Pricing: $44.97
  • A NovaPro men's down jacket with a hood, featuring a zipper front and quilted design warmth.A man wearing an olive green puffer jacket and brown gloves stands in a forest, looking off-camera. White text on the left reads 'Built For Backcountry Comfort' and 'warm into the 30s with proper layers.A person wearing a black quilted puffer jacket in a dark outdoor setting, with white text callouts pointing to YKK zippers, armpit vents, and insulated pockets.A person in a snowy mountain setting wearing a blue helmet, goggles, a blue puffer jacket, black gloves, and climbing harness gear, with text reading '800+ Fill Power, Under 15 oz' on the right.A man wearing a light gray quilted puffer jacket, brown knit beanie, and gray gloves stands in the snow with trees in the background. Text on the left reads: 'Built For Backcountry Comfort' and 'warm into the 30s with proper layers'.A person wearing a black quilted puffer jacket in a dark outdoor setting, with white text callouts pointing to YKK zippers, armpit vents, and insulated pockets.A person in a snowy mountain setting wearing a blue helmet, goggles, a blue puffer jacket, black gloves, and climbing harness gear, with text reading '800+ Fill Power, Under 15 oz' on the right.A man wearing a light gray quilted puffer jacket, brown knit beanie, and gray gloves stands in the snow with trees in the background. Text on the left reads: 'Built For Backcountry Comfort' and 'warm into the 30s with proper layers'.A person wearing a black quilted puffer jacket in a dark outdoor setting, with white text callouts pointing to YKK zippers, armpit vents, and insulated pockets.A person in a snowy mountain setting wearing a blue helmet, goggles, a blue puffer jacket, black gloves, and climbing harness gear, with text reading '800+ Fill Power, Under 15 oz' on the right.A man wearing a light gray quilted puffer jacket, brown knit beanie, and gray gloves stands in the snow with trees in the background. Text on the left reads: 'Built For Backcountry Comfort' and 'warm into the 30s with proper layers'.A person wearing a black quilted puffer jacket in a dark outdoor setting, with white text callouts pointing to YKK zippers, armpit vents, and insulated pockets.A person in a snowy mountain setting wearing a blue helmet, goggles, a blue puffer jacket, black gloves, and climbing harness gear, with text reading '800+ Fill Power, Under 15 oz' on the right.A man wearing a light gray quilted puffer jacket, brown knit beanie, and gray gloves stands in the snow with trees in the background. Text on the left reads: 'Built For Backcountry Comfort' and 'warm into the 30s with proper layers'.A person wearing a black quilted puffer jacket in a dark outdoor setting, with white text callouts pointing to YKK zippers, armpit vents, and insulated pockets.A person in a snowy mountain setting wearing a blue helmet, goggles, a blue puffer jacket, black gloves, and climbing harness gear, with text reading '800+ Fill Power, Under 15 oz' on the right.A man wearing a light gray quilted puffer jacket, brown knit beanie, and gray gloves stands in the snow with trees in the background. Text on the left reads: 'Built For Backcountry Comfort' and 'warm into the 30s with proper layers'.A person wearing a black quilted puffer jacket in a dark outdoor setting, with white text callouts pointing to YKK zippers, armpit vents, and insulated pockets.A person in a snowy mountain setting wearing a blue helmet, goggles, a blue puffer jacket, black gloves, and climbing harness gear, with text reading '800+ Fill Power, Under 15 oz' on the right.A man wearing a light gray quilted puffer jacket, brown knit beanie, and gray gloves stands in the snow with trees in the background. Text on the left reads: 'Built For Backcountry Comfort' and 'warm into the 30s with proper layers'.
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    NovaPro Men's Jacket

    From $229.97
    Membership Pricing: $206.97
  • A green StormLoft Down TopQuilt, designed for use as a sleeping pad top quilt to insulate against cold drafts.green 0 degree quilt wrapped around woman inside tent

    StormLoft™ Down TopQuilt

    From $289.97
    Membership Pricing: $260.97
  • fastpack with visible brand logoSkyline 30 Fastpack backpack with a visible brand logo on a plain background with an Outside Gear Guide award badge.Close-up product detail of the Outdoor Vitals Skyline 30 Fastpack top section, highlighting the roll-top closure strap, brand logo patch, mesh front pocket trim, and side compression cord adjustment system.Close-up product detail of the Outdoor Vitals Skyline 30 Fastpack top section, highlighting the roll-top closure strap, brand logo patch, mesh front pocket trim, and side compression cord adjustment system.Close-up product detail of the Outdoor Vitals Skyline 30 Fastpack top section, highlighting the roll-top closure strap, brand logo patch, mesh front pocket trim, and side compression cord adjustment system.

    Skyline 30 Fastpack

    $187.97
    Membership Pricing: $169.17
  • Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket with an Outside Magazine 2023 Gear Guide badgefront view of men's ultralight rain jacketClose-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.

    Tushar Rain Jacket

    $224.97
    Membership Pricing: $202.47

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Altitude Sun Hoodie

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    No matter what the cost, we focus on exactly what we need to build ultralight gear that performs exceptionally in its intended use-case. Outdoor Vitals gear does exactly what it's supposed to do, & it does it better!

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