Katie, alias Oats, est une randonneuse solitaire qui a parcouru plus de 3 000 milles, ce qui fait d'elle une passionnée de la culture, du jargon et d'autres connaissances sur l'arrière-pays. Grâce à son travail, elle est en mesure d'éduquer le public sur l'éthique des sentiers et de s'efforcer de créer une communauté de plein air où tout le monde se sent à sa place. Découvrez ses aventures avec Thru the husky sur son site web et sur Instagram.

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Sawyer's Retailer Spotlight
Curious what makes a longstanding outdoor retailer tick? Read on to see what incredible stories these outfitters have to tell.
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Spread Awareness, Not Disease!
Grab your Permethrin and pack your Picaridin… May is Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month!
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Histoires d'impact
Custom Motorcycle Giveaway Makes Waves for Clean Water
There's one week left for a chance to own a piece of Yamaha racing history and make a difference by donating to Sawyer partner, Waves for Water.
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Get to Know Cnoc Founder Gilad Nachmani
We sit down with the man himself, Gilad Nachmani, to get his thoughts on Cnoc's legendary reservoirs and the new collaboration with Sawyer.
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How 6 Sawyer Ambassadors Look Towards 2025
There’s always opportunities to grow and set goals, even for the most accomplished of adventurers.
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From Filters to Futures: 2024 in Review
There are 2.2 billion people without access to clean water. Here are some of their stories, and how their lives have changed for the better.
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Floods and Biting Bugs
Learn about the biting and stinging insects you're most likely to encounter after a severe flood and how to protect yourself and your family.
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Stories from the Storm: One Year Later
Sawyer has donated over 20,000 water filters to the regions big and small affected by Hurricane Helene. These are their stories.
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Sawyer Supports the NCTA: A Partnership with Purpose
Sawyer prioritizes supporting the outdoor community in unique and diverse ways-we’re proud to continue this mission through our partnership with the NCTA
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5 Sawyer Squeeze Hacks for Hikers
After years on the trail and working hiker festivals, here are the top 5 most common issues thru-hikers experience when hiking and how to fix them.
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Unpacking Pack Light: An Inside Look at Dragonsky's Debut Memoir
Learn more about Sawyer's newest ambassador, Shilletha "Dragonsky" Curtis, and her debut memoir "Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself."
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Sawyer Supports REI Cooperative Action Fund at Beaverton Grand Opening
Sawyer celebrates the grand opening of the Beaverton REI with a $5,000 donation to the REI Cooperative Action Fund.
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Histoires d'impact
Achetez du café, donnez de l'eau avec Serve Hope International
Un seul sac de café de Serve Hope International peut fournir 100 000 gallons d'eau à une famille d'Amérique centrale.
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De l'eau pour la paix : Célébration de la Journée mondiale de l'eau
Chez Sawyer, nous célébrons la Journée mondiale de l'eau en sensibilisant le public et en l'incitant à agir pour résoudre la crise de l'eau potable.
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Les partenaires caritatifs de Sawyer dirigés par des femmes qui brillent
Learn more about incredible organizations like KIO empowering women all over the globe, one filter at a time.
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Sawyer Sneak Peek of "Hiking Your Feelings" (en anglais)
Il y a beaucoup à déballer dans ces plus de 250 pages - et nous partageons avec Sawyer quelques-unes de nos perles préférées dans ce coup d'œil furtif.
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4 festivals de cinéma pour les amateurs de plein air 
Ces festivals du film sont l'occasion de célébrer des créateurs intrépides et inspirants et d'entrer en contact avec le monde naturel comme jamais auparavant.
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Lighten Up With Sawyer 01 : Winter Solace (en anglais)
Whether it’s books, recipes, or songs of the season we’re here to spread some winter cheer.
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Comment VOUS pouvez contribuer à améliorer l'accessibilité des sentiers pour les personnes handicapées
Today on International Day of Persons With Disabilities, we’re focusing on what each and every one of us can contribute to show support and increase ...
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Mentions dans les médias
La randonnée : 5 bonnes affaires pour les amoureux de la randonnée
Giving Tuesday is a breath of fresh air between the consumerism and rigamarole of the holidays, so take this opportunity to support an organization ...
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Offrez de l'eau propre à l'occasion du Mardi de la générosité
Since its creation in 2023, The Sawyer Foundation has provided over $1,000,000 in funds to support clean water projects across the globe, and this Giving
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Communauté, camaraderie et contemplation : Comment Warrior Expeditions change la vie des vétérans
Introducing Jeff Klemmer: a veteran who received a sponsorship from Warrior Expeditions to embark on an Appalachian Trail thru-hike.
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Des FKT aux Fidji rurales à travers l'objectif de Darwin - Na Wai débute cette semaine !
Don’t miss the Live Premiere of Na Wai Thursday, Nov 2 at 3 pm EST, and log on 30 minutes early to catch a Q&A with Darwin and Travis Avery of Sawyer ...
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15 jours de cadeaux pour célébrer 15 ans d'eau propre
We've compiled a list of a few of our favorite authors, artists, and other creatives to support this season with a giveaway celebrating just how...
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Le pouvoir de la vulnérabilité : Entretien avec Chad Brown
Blackwater encompasses the power of five Black men whose paths have been challenged with loss, defeat, fear, and pain by life’s ups ...
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Rester attentif à la qualité de l'air sur les sentiers
Use this knowledge to make informed decisions about your safety in the backcountry and the future of your adventure when facing smokey trails.
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Préparation et premiers pas de la classe PCT 2023
Every class of intrepid adventurers to hit the trail is unique for a myriad of reasons.
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7 femmes remarquables qui inspirent les autres dans les activités de plein air
7 femmes remarquables qui inspirent les autres dans les activités de plein air
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