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Exclusive First Look: Hi-Tec Sierra Lite i WP

posted by gumptiongear March 12, 2012 0 comments

Winston Churchill once said, “The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you can see.

In 1978 Hi-Tec changed the game.  With the introduction of the athletically inspired “Sierra Lite,” Hi-Tec became the first manufacturer of lightweight hiking shoes and boots.  The creation of the Sierra Lite represented a tectonic shift in the industry’s approach to the “hiking” category.  ‘Lighter Faster Comfortable’ were now mantras applicable to the world of hiking.  Flash forward to 2012 and Hi-Tec is re-introducing the original classic that literally revolutionized an industry.

This modern version of the original light weight hiker pays homage to 1978 version, but has been radically updated with the addition of new technologies like a rugged Vibram outsole, co-molded injection EVA, full-grain Nubuck leather and ion-mask over the entire shoe.

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Hi-Tec Alpine Start Parka

posted by gumptiongear January 17, 2012 0 comments

Whether your sitting fireside watching flakes of snow melt mid-air into the campfire, or simply heading out into the cold winter morning, you want to be warm and comfortable.  Luckily for you, Hi-Tec has crafted the Alpine Start Parka, a good quality down that maximizes the weight to loft ratio without the expense of higher fill power downs.

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Hi-Tec Crack of Dawn Hoodie

posted by Gumption Scott December 19, 2011 0 comments

Rays of sun break across the mountains gently rousing you from another night of sleep at base camp. All that remains from the camp fire is cinder and ash as the brisk morning air fills your lungs. Shedding the sleep from your eyes you reach for the Hi-Tec Crack of Dawn Hoodie letting the warm goodness of 700 fill down insulation warm your day.

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Hi-Tec Women’s Sundance Peak Parka

posted by gumptiongear December 6, 2011 0 comments

Style and winter apparel haven’t always gone hand in hand. For the Mountainista it can be difficult to look hot when your core temp is steadily dropping.

Enter the Women’s Sundance Peak Parka from Hi-Tec. This down jacket shields your body from the elements while providing a flattering cut that’s sleek and stylish. Cozy 550-fill down insulation and ripstop shell provide incredible warmth without weight or bulk for a streamlined fit and flattering silhouette. The outer fabric is a classy cire finish that will resist snowflakes, snowballs and the occasional snow melt drip from a roofline – and you can seal out cold air by cinching the dual hem drawcord.

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