You’ve still got a handful of miles to go before reaching the car when the blue skies turn grey and release enough rain to make you consider building an arc. Good thing that you laced up your Patagonia Scree Shield Mid Waterproof boots; built tough with a waterproof suede leather upper for protection and rubber rand and toe bumper for durability and protection; the Scree Shield mountain kicks can stand up to a beating … or ten.
When you head out for an epic day of powder, a three-pitch ice climb, or a backcountry snowshoe tour, I/O Merino has broad selection of garments ready to serve as the ideal partner in your layering system. Made from soft, stretchy, odor-resistant merino wool, I/O Merino garments wick moisture and dry just as quickly as your synthetic base layers in a comfy, all-natural package.
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The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will. – Chuck Palahniuk
The legend started back in 1913, in Great Barrington, MA. Through the fusion of vacuum insulation and the strength of steel in one portable bottle, William Stanley Jr. forever changed the way hot drinks were consumed. Legendary status pursued, and now, a century later, the company he founded is celebrating with a pair of STANLEY limited edition 100th Anniversary bottles. Continue Reading
Approximately 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. Unfortunately only 2.5 percent of it is fresh. The rest is saline and ocean-based. Even then, just 1 percent of our freshwater is easily accessible, with much of it trapped in glaciers and snowfields. For those who regularly venture away from a reliable water source, this can pose a serious problem because water isn’t a convenience, it’s a necessity.
Whether your adventure takes you across the nation, or across a patch of wilderness, you need access to safe, clean and worry-free drinking water. As the world’s first and only portable water purifier to adopt nano-silver technology, PurifiCup eliminates more than 600 kinds of bacteria. Think of it as your lightweight insurance policy that covers you against running out of drinkable water.
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller
Whether it takes you an hour or a several-day journey to trade in your office chair for a trip to the rivers edge, or a granite outcrop doesn’t really matter. What matters is that you take the time to treat yourself to the adventure and the epic views that come along with it. And when you do finally step foot on the trail, the Talon 22 Backpack from Osprey Packs has the capacity and functional features to bring everything you’ll need for the day’s adventure.
Designed for the fast, adventure oriented enthusiast, the Talon 22, like all packs in the Talon Series, offers a unique melding of torso adjustability in an active, lightweight pack.
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With the Holiday Season fully upon us, it’s time to grant loved ones their gear wishes. Our team of gear guru’s recently put together a list of their favorite stocking stuffer ideas for the outdoor enthusiast in your life. Now our team has gone one step further and provided a thorough list of all the gotta-get-it items for seriously savvy outdoor fanatics. All gumption tested, gumption approved.
Whether you spend your winters pursuing powder in Park City, Utah or exploring the coastline in Santa Cruz, California the Avalon Women’s Jacket from Merrell will keep you on your game both on and off the mountain. The Avalon combines high-brow style with low-profile warmth keeping you warm and dry in nasty weather. Add in the fashion-minded herringbone face, four snap tab closures, and the smart cut of this jacket and you’ve got a look on par with the style-conscious crowd.
The human body was built to run barefoot. But let’s be honest, barefoot trail running just isn’t practical. Designed with a remarkably lightweight, stylish upper and combined with a supremely durable Vibram® outsole, the men and women’s Minimus 1010 from New Balance is designed to let you concentrate on your stride without sacrificing that ground feel you crave when you hit the trails.
So get ready to make for the shrouded mountain trails and leave the world of motorists and asphalt behind with the new men’s and women’s Minimus 1010 from New Balance.
An Autumn world now covered in a frenzy of reds and yellows will soon be blanketed in white, revealing a frozen world in which everything seems to stand still. One world is burrowed and another is revealed. Silent silhouettes of barren trees and dangling icicles. Trails once roamed under warm sunny skies will soon be covered in snow and ice, all demanding a boot that let’s you avoid cabin fever.
As part of the Fall/Winter 2012 Outdoor Collection for men, Wolverine® has introduced the Gauge. Built to be at home hiking at elevation or strolling through the winter laiden lowlands, the Wolverine Gauge WP 8” Boot adds warmth, style, and durability to the winter months and emphasizes the innovative comfort technologies and durability for which the brand is known.
Rushing rivers and tireless tropical storms aren’t the only adversary for adventure travelers. Damp foliage, sea spray, mud and even unexpected downpours can wreak havoc on regular backpacks and destroy or ruin whatever electronics or gear you’re packing along.
Whether you’re taking that once in a lifetime adventure in monsoon ridden Malaysia, or looking for a pack that can handle your next Stand Up Paddleboard adventure, Outdoor Products Amphibian Weather Defense Backpack may be the right fit for you.