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August 01, 2013 12:00 am • Last Updated: August 01, 2013 12:00 am

People gather in the Predator exhibit Wednesday at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. The world's largest trade show for outdoor gear opened its four-day run with more than 1,300 manufacturers. Organizers expect more than 25,000 people to attend, mostly retailers, who are placing orders for inventory.

People gather in the Predator exhibit Wednesday at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. The world's largest trade show for outdoor gear opened its four-day run with more than 1,300 manufacturers. Organizers expect more than 25,000 people to attend, mostly retailers, who are placing orders for inventory.

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