The Icebreaker Tech T-Lite simply has one purpose in life: To serve as many purposes as it can in yours. So whether the task at hand is spring climbing, summer backpacking, fall hiking, or general relaxing, get ready because the Icebreaker Tech T Lite is about to render your cotton T-shirt collection inadequate.
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller
Life is too short to be lived indoors. Yet for many outdoor enthusiasts, our primary way to connect with the outdoors world is through the standard hike or trail run. It’s time to change your perspective. Change the way you see things. Change the way you experience life outside. It’s time to experience the Drop Carve Series from Landyachtz.
Ninety-nine percent of every outdoor trail running adventurer has a day job. We spend 40+ hours a week waiting for the weekend. Sitting behind the oppressive desk of daily monotony, we secretly dream of topographic maps that reveal a universe of pink dotted footpaths and orange contour lines that can deliver our running to fresh pastures and new heights.
A universe that could one day, have us climbing hernia-inducing hills, leaping across mountain streams and scrambling across heather strewn valleys – in which case you’re going to need a rugged, comfortable, and dependable trail running shoe. A shoe like the XT Wings 3 from Salomon Running.
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First rule of the trail? Be prepared. Your time in the outdoors can and will bring you face to face with incredible contrasts of both temperature and environment. Just as choosing the wrong direction can lead you into trouble, picking the wrong gear can leave you ill-equipped and unprepared to face whatever surprises Mother Nature has in store.
Slightly stretchy, highly breathable and backed by the real world experience of Bear Grylls, the Bear Trek Long-Sleeved Shirt from Craghoppers is versatile enough to wear down to the crag in the morning, the office in the afternoon, and then local watering hole at night. Impressive right?
Your backpack is your closest companion on the trail. From our perspective, that means a comfortable fit with ample room for all of your gear isn’t optional, it’s mandatory. Enter the Manta and Mira hydration packs from Osprey, winner of the Editors’ Choice Award for meeting our standards of quality, utility, value, and excellence. Redesigned for 2013 to provide greater comfort, stability and storage, this series isn’t just impressive, it’s our new adventure BFF.
There are times when our bodies simply crave the serene hush of the trail. For those moments Patagonia offers the EVERmore Trail Running Shoe. Light and nimble enough for short distances on smoother paths, yet rugged enough with ample foot protection to go the distance on rough terrain, the EVERmore provides an energetic kick on the trail.
Earth Day has been celebrated every year since 1970, and almost 40 years later, its purpose remains the same: promote conservation and concern for the world we live and play in. Every year, millions of people take the opportunity to pitch in — if only for a day. For those seeking to make a difference that lasts the other 364 days of the year, there’s one simple decision that can have a lasting impact. Free your water from the bondage of disposable plastic by incorporating a reusable water bottle into your daily routine.
As the snow fades into the distant memory, and Spring rains begin to fall, the rivers are rising. You can almost hear the sound of raging waters in the distance. Your kayak is calling from the garage, waiting to be unleashed. As you make final preparations to attack the wet outdoors, grab a Watertight Box from Outdoor Products to ensure that there’s a method to your dry-minded madness.
From weekend treks around your local mountain, to extended expeditions along the John Muir Trail, the Sentinel hiking boot from Wolverine has been engineered for comfort, performance and durability. Built with a waterproof breathable Gore-Tex membrane and an ultra-rugged Vibram outsole, the Sentinel is a sure-footed and faithful workhorse that won’t let you down when the going gets brutal.
In today’s world you no longer have to be an eco-warrior or hippie to grasp the socially responsible message of eco-friendly products, and the Harvest III collection from KEEN is a fun, modern upcycled twist on traditional, everyday products. Constructed from repurposed automobile airbags that would have normally ended up in a landfill, the Harvest III products offer durable and functional design that carry a message all their own.
