Proper equipment prepares outdoorsmen to safely choose their own adventures and confidently react when trapped by a mountain lion instead of checking ahead to see what happens on page 76. Embark into storied scenery with today’s Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of outdoor adventure gear at Erehwon Mountain Outfitter in Middleton.

Erehwon Mountain Outfitter equips adventurers for hiking, camping, and other outdoor pursuits with a vast stock of sporting equipment and clothing from top international brands. Torsos stay dry while wearing a men's silkweight stretch T-shirt, made of a quick-wicking fabric designed to keep skin comfortably arid ($29). Climb and stride in comfort with the women’s summer hiking shoes, which protect feet with leather straps and a light mesh that increases breathability more than bulky scuba insoles ($85). A 40-ounce water bottle lubricates parched throats during all-day expeditions with a stainless steel interior and a cap that proffers fresh water free of BPA and other harmful toxins ($27.95). A warm-weather tent connects up to three campers with the wilderness via a convertible-roof window perfect for nighttime stargazing or daytime cloud-calling ($265 regular price).