We are excited to announce that The Trek’s 2024 Badger Sponsorship is now live! We’ve got tents, packs, quilts, apparel, food, and accessories from the biggest and best names in backpacking. There are 15 stacked prize packages up for grabs this year averaging more than $2,000 worth of goods each!

The Badger Sponsorship

For those new to the excitement, the Badger Sponsorship is our effort to give back to the trail community. This is the 11th year of the giveaway and it’s bigger than ever. Every year, we team up with our favorite backpacking brands to gather a boatload of prizes and give them out to a handful of lucky winners. We’ve received a Badger Sponsorship record with more than $31,800 worth of prizes from 35 of your favorite outdoor brands this year (yeah, it’s a big deal!).

But here’s the kicker—it’s not just a giveaway. The Badger Sponsorship is a fundraiser with a mission. Our goal is to raise a mountain of money for Leave No Trace (LNT). 100% of this year’s proceeds will go directly to LNT as they continue to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through science-based education and partnerships (spoiler alert: we love LNT).

So, how does it work?

Entering is as simple as lacing up your hiking shoes! For each dollar you donate through our BetterWorld fundraising campaign, you earn an entry into the contest. The more you contribute, the greater your chances of winning. So, if you have a love for free outdoor gear and a passion for protecting our beloved trails, get entering!

The Sponsors

The Badger Sponsorship wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. A huge thank you goes out to Appalachian Gear Co, Sawyer Products, Gossamer Gear, Zpacks, Good To-Go Inc., Six Moon Designs, Big Agnes, Purple Rain Adventure Skirts, Jolly Gear, Bedrock Sandals, Sambob, Therm-a-Rest, Solo Stove, TownShirt Co., Katabatic Gear, Gregory Mountain Products, Ursack, Superior Wilderness Designs, Tippins Foods, Enlightened Equipment, Backpacker’s Pantry, Vargo Outdoors, LMNT, Feathered Friends, Glacial Gear, Durston Gear, FarPointe Outdoor Gear, Backcountry, Rawlogy, Chicken Tramper, Farm to Summit, Granite Gear, Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Mayfly Ultralight Equipment, and Packit Gourmet.

The Prizes

This year, we’re upping the ante with fifteen prize packages, each valued at approximately $2120. Not only do you win some of the best gear in the industry, but you can walk away feeling satisfied knowing that you donated to an incredible cause.

Curious about what’s up for grabs this year? Take a peek at the prize packages below, enter the giveaway through our BetterWorld campaign, and keep your fingers crossed. The entry deadline is on March 1, 2024.

To recap: $1 = 1 entry. Anyone in the US over the age of 18 is eligible to enter and win a randomly assigned prize package. The Badger Sponsorship concludes on March 1, 2024.

So, what are you waiting for? Check out our BetterWorld campaign and make your mark on the 2024 Badger Sponsorship! It’s time to gear up and make a difference.

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

Prize #1
One (1) Big Agnes Tent Fly Creek HV UL2 with footprint
One (1) Superior Wilderness Designs Ultralight Long Haul 50
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Mayfly Camp Shoe Kit
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
Ten (10) Good To-Go Single Serving Meals
One (1) Packit Gourmet $100 Gift Card
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) Sambob Custom Gridded Fleece Hoodie
One (1) Town Shirt Choice of in stock Sun hoodie
One (1) Rawlogy Cork Massage Ball Full Suite: Includes our 2.5″, 1.9″ and brand new ultralight knot-buster 1.4″ balls.

Prize #2
One (1) Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent
One (1) Superior Wilderness Designs Superior Framless Pack
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Mayfly Camp Shoe Kit
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
Ten (10) Good To-Go Single Serving Meals
One (1) Packit Gourmet $100 Gift Card
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) Sambob Custom Gridded Fleece Hoodie
One (1) Town Shirt Choice of in stock short sleeve shirt
One (1) Rawlogy Cork Massage Ball Full Suite: Includes our 2.5″, 1.9″ and brand new ultralight knot-buster 1.4″ balls.

Prize #3
One (1) Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent
One (1) Durston Gear Kakwa 55 Backpack
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Mayfly Camp Shoe Kit
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
Ten (10) Good To-Go Single Serving Meals
One (1) Packit Gourmet $100 Gift Card
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Vargo Outdoors Dig Dig Tool
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) Sambob Custom Gridded Fleece Hoodie
One (1) Town Shirt Choice of in stock short sleeve shirt

Prize #4
One (1) Gossamer Gear The One Ultralight Shelter
One (1) Durston Gear Kakwa 55 Backpack
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Mayfly Camp Shoe Kit
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
Ten (10) Good To-Go 10 Single Serving Meals
One (1) Packit Gourmet $100 Gift Card
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Vargo Outdoors Dig Dig Tool
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) Jolly Gear Triple Crown Button Down Long Sleeve
One (1) Town Shirt Choice of in stock short sleeve shirt

Prize #5
One (1) Gossamer Gear The One Ultralight Shelter
One (1) Six Moon Designs Swift X Backpack in LS21 Fabric, with running style vest and hipbelt
One (1) Gregory Jade 63
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Mayfly Camp Shoe Kit
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
Ten (10) Good To-Go Single Serving Meals
One (1) Packit Gourmet $100 Gift Card
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Vargo Outdoors Dig Dig Tool
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) Town Shirt Choice of in stock short sleeve shirt

Prize #6
One (1) Gossamer Gear The One Ultralight Shelter
One (1) Six Moon Designs Swift X Backpack in LS21 Fabric, with running style vest and hipbelt
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Mayfly Camp Shoe Kit
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
Ten (10) Good To-Go Single Serving Meals
One (1) Backpacker’s Pantry 3 Day Vegetatrian Emergency Survival Kit
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Vargo Outdoors Dig Dig Tool
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) Jolly Gear Triple Crown Button Down Long Sleeve
One (1) Purple Rain Adventure Skirts Adventure Skirt

Prize #7
One (1) Backcountry 6-Person Stoic Madrone Tent
One (1) Six Moon Designs Minimalist V2 in Robic Nylon, with running style vest and hipbelt
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Mayfly Camp Shoe Kit
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
One (1) Good To-Go 10 Double Serving Meals
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Vargo Outdoors Dig Dig Tool
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) Jolly Gear Triple Crown Button Down Long Sleeve
One (1) Purple Rain Adventure Skirts Adventure Skirt
One (1) Rawlogy Cork Massage Ball Full Suite: Includes our 2.5″, 1.9″ and brand new ultralight knot-buster 1.4″ balls.

Prize #8
One (1) Zpacks Offset Solo Tent
One (1) Six Moon Designs Minimalist V2 in Robic Nylon, with running style vest and hipbelt
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Bedrock Socks & Sandals
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
Ten (10) Good To-Go 10 Double Serving Meals
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Rawlogy Nature-Friendly Rejuvenation Kit: Featuring the best natural, outdoor-friendly products for face and body care
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) FarPoint Custom FarPointe Duo (2 layer Alpha Direct 60gsm garment)
One (1) Purple Rain Adventure Skirts Adventure Kilt
One (1) Backpacker’s Pantry 3 Day Vegetatrian Emergency Survival Kit

Prize #9
One (1) Big Agnes Roxy Ann 3N1 15 W’s Regular Sleeping Bag
One (1) Granite Gear Perimeter 50 Backpack
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Bedrock Socks & Sandals
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
One (1) Good To-Go Thru-Hiker Kit
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) FarPoint Custom FarPointe Duo (2 layer Alpha Direct 60gsm garment)
One (1) Purple Rain Adventure Skirts Adventure Kilt
One (1) Ursack Major XL Bear Resistant Food Bag
One (1) Backpacker’s Pantry 3 Day Vegetatrian Emergency Survival Kit

Prize #10
One (1) Enlightened Equipment Revelation Sleeping Quilt
One (1) Granite Gear Perimeter 50 Backpack
One (1) Backcountry Stoic Bivy Suit
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Bedrock Socks & Sandals
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
One (1) Good To-Go 10 Double Serving Meals
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) FarPoint Alpha or Octa Cruiser (hoodie made from Alpha Direct or Teijin Octa)
One (1) Purple Rain Adventure Skirts Adventure Dress
One (1) Backpacker’s Pantry 3 Day Emergency Survival Kit – Meat

Prize #11
One (1) Feathered Friends Flicker UL Sleeping Quilt
One (1) Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Ultralight Backpack
One (1) Gregory Miko 20
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Bedrock Socks & Sandals
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
Ten (10) Good To-Go Double Serving Meals
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Rawlogy Nature-Friendly Rejuvenation Kit: Featuring the best natural, outdoor-friendly products for face and body care
One (1) Chicken Tramper Wallet & Water Bottle Sleeve
One (1) FarPoint Alpha or Octa Cruiser (hoodie made from Alpha Direct or Teijin Octa)
One (1) Purple Rain Adventure Skirts Adventure Dress

Prize #12 
One (1) Therma-Rest Parsec 20 Sleeping Bag
One (1) Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Ultralight Backpack
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Bedrock Socks & Sandals
One (1) Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner + All-Paca Blanket
Ten (10) Good To-Go Double Serving Meals
One (1) LMNT Box of Electrolytes
One (1) Rawlogy Nature-Friendly Rejuvenation Kit: Featuring the best natural, outdoor-friendly products for face and body care
One (1) Ursack AllMitey Bear and Critter Resistant Food Bag
One (1) FarPoint Alpha or Octa Cruiser (hoodie made from Alpha Direct or Teijin Octa)
One (1) Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket
One (1) Backpacker’s Pantry 3 Day Emergency Survival Kit – Meat

Prize #13
One (1) Enlightened Equipment Torrid Jacket
One (1) Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles
One (1) Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Ultralight Backpack
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Vargo Outdoors BOT XL or winners choice
One (1) Glacial Gear Custom Color Merino wool sleeping bag liner
One (1) Farm to Summit $150 Gift Card
Ten (10) Good To-Go Double Serving Meals
One (1) MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe Stove
One (1) Rawlogy Nature-Friendly Rejuvenation Kit: Featuring the best natural, outdoor-friendly products for face and body care
One (1) Ursack AllMitey Bear and Critter Resistant Food Bag
One (1) Town Shirt Choice of in stock Sun hoodie
One (1) Jolly Gear Hiking Dress

Prize #14
One (1) Katabatic Gear Tarn/Tincup Down Jacket
One (1) Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra Backpack
One (1) Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated Pad – size regular
One (1) MSR Dynalock Explore Backcountry Poles
One (1) Sawyer Products Prize Package
One (1) Vargo Outdoors BOT XL or winners choice
One (1) Glacial Gear Custom Color Merino wool sleeping bag liner
One (1) Farm to Summit $150 Gift Card
One (1) MSR Titan Long Spoon and Titan Cup
One (1) Rawlogy Nature-Friendly Rejuvenation Kit: Featuring the best natural, outdoor-friendly products for face and body care
One (1) Ursack Major Bear Resistant Food Bag
One (1) Town Shirt Choice of in stock Sun hoodie
One (1) Tippins Food Meal Pack (48 meals disbursed over a period of 12 months)

Prize #15
One (1) Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra Backpack
One (1) Gregory S24 Amber 34 pack (not online yet)
One (1) Katabatic Gear Tarn/Tincup Down Jacket
One (1) Therm-a-Rest (Cascade Designs) NeoAir XLite NXT
One (1) Solo Stove Bonfire Backyard Bundle 2.0
One (1) Glacial Gear Custom Color Merino wool sleeping bag liner
One (1) Vargo Outdoors Camp Kitchen Set of winners choice. (BOT, BOT Bowl, Utensil, Stove, Windscreen, Fuel Bottle, BOT Cozy)
One (1) Farm to Summit $200 Gift Card
One (1) Backcountry Stoic’s Semi-Welded Cooler
One (1) Jolly Gear Triple Crown Button Down Long Sleeve
One (1) Town Shirt Choice of in stock Sun hoodie
One (1) Backpacker’s Pantry 3 Day Emergency Survival Kit – Meat

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King Size Sponsors (>$3,500 Donation Value)

 

Ramen Level Sponsors ($1700 – $1900 Donation Value)

 

Trail Mix Level Sponsors (>$500 Donation Value)