Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

It’s that time of year again: The 2026 Badger Sponsorship is now live!

If you’re new around here, the Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway that brings the trail community together around great gear, good people, and an even better cause.

With 38 of your favourite outdoor brands involved, over $31,000 of gear up grabs, and 100% of proceeds supporting public lands, the Badger Sponsorship is back and better than ever.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2026 Badger Sponsorship, written by Kendra Slagter.

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The Trek: Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

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Kendra Slagter
Last updated:
March 2, 2026
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Person with backpack and hiking poles standing on snow under text '2026 Badger Sponsorship'.
Person with backpack and hiking poles standing on snow under text '2026 Badger Sponsorship'.

Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

It’s that time of year again: The 2026 Badger Sponsorship is now live!

If you’re new around here, the Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway that brings the trail community together around great gear, good people, and an even better cause.

With 38 of your favourite outdoor brands involved, over $31,000 of gear up grabs, and 100% of proceeds supporting public lands, the Badger Sponsorship is back and better than ever.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2026 Badger Sponsorship, written by Kendra Slagter.

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Person outdoors wearing glasses and a gray hooded jacket with turquoise lining, smiling.
Kendra Slagter
Last updated:
February 24, 2026
|  5 min read
Person with backpack and hiking poles standing on snow under text '2026 Badger Sponsorship'.
Person with backpack and hiking poles standing on snow under text '2026 Badger Sponsorship'.

Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship

It’s that time of year again: The 2026 Badger Sponsorship is now live!

If you’re new around here, the Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway that brings the trail community together around great gear, good people, and an even better cause.

With 38 of your favourite outdoor brands involved, over $31,000 of gear up grabs, and 100% of proceeds supporting public lands, the Badger Sponsorship is back and better than ever.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2026 Badger Sponsorship, written by Kendra Slagter.

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Craft beer enthusiast, thru-hiker, adventure-junkie, & aspiring journalist.
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