Taming a wild planet requires an interstellar matador and a willingness to rub the troposphere's nose in carpets soiled with hail. Domesticate the earth in style and comfort with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of merchandise at Moosejaw on Webster.

Founded by two wilderness guides in 1992, Moosejaw has merged an Everest-sized variety of top-flight outdoor goods with thoughtful, friendly service. Beloved brands such as The North Face, Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, and Arc'teryx decorate the walls, and Moosejaw's own product line has fanatics worldwide. Prepare for Chicago’s winter with a selection of men’s hats such as The North Face cable fish beanie hat ($30) and women’s gloves and mitts such as the Marmot women’s fuzzy wuzzy glove ($40), which will ensure maximum tread when slapping disorderly snowballs. There's an extensive array of footwear to pacify and protect lower paws. Lace-haters and hip Dutch tulip farmers can slip on the snug Merrell clogs ($70). Moosejaw's glut of gear covers a wide range of activities, from snowboarding and rock climbing to indoor sunglassing and extreme strollering.

Moosejaw's slogan is "Love the Madness," and each well-traveled and friendly staff member can guide you through the evergreen forest of merchandise if you're lost or if a rabid canoe barks in your direction.

Reviews

Yelpers give the DePaul location a four-star average, and six Citysearchers give it a near-perfect 4.5. Five Yahoo! Locals give it a perfect average of five stars:

• Great selection at this outdoor outfitter, even more so now since their expansion has made this Webster Place locale large, lovely, spacious and chock full of good stuff. – Brett D., Yelp
• Moosejaw is by far the finest outdoor retailer ever! The best prices, the most amazing products and their service is the best I've ever had. They even let me do pullups to win a free tee. – Jeffrey, Yahoo! Local