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Columbia Hoodster - Waterproof Midcut Winter Boots
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
A unique feature of the Columbia Hoodster is the fact that the insulation inside the boots have reflective metallic materials in the liner which re-directs the heat back to your feet keeping them warm and cozy.
Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak Insulated Hard Shell Jacket - Thin and Light Winter Protection
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
The Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak is an insulated hard shell jacket has lots of features. For one thing Mountain Hardwear the insulation in this jacket is very thin and it keeps you warm. The insulation is fused with the Dry-Q Elite waterproof, breathable shell material / fabric so the Vertical Peak jacket keeps you warm without making you sweat as the moisture gets pushed out of the breathable shell.
First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
The First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket features a fully waterproof and breathable shell rated to 20K/20K and it fuses microchannel construction of the MicroTherm™ Down Shirt right into the lining. It is this construction method that makes the First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket one of the lightest and warm waterproof jacket around.
Eddie Bauer 1942 Yukon Classic Model / Retro Style Down Shirt Jacket
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Modeled similar to the original Eddie Bauer Yukon Model Jacket this shirt style jacket version features a square quilted polyester shell with StormRepel® DWR finish. To keep you warm it is filled with 550 fill premium European goose down and incorporates a smooth polyester lining. To keep the wind and rain out, the front uses snap-closures and to store stuff there are two chest pockets. The shirttail hem helps to keep covered when stretching.
The North Face ETIP Gloves - Smartphone Winter Gloves Review
Friday, November 25th, 2011
If you are outside in the winter and you are wearing thick gloves, have you ever tried using your touch screen GPS, touch screen smartphone or a touch screen media player? The answer is probably “YEST” and most like you would have had to take your gloves off. Now, this problem is solved, North Face has designed a glove called the “ETIP” that feature the North Face “X-Static” fabric on the tips of the index fingers and thumbs and it basically allows the wearer to work with any touch-screen device. The best part is you don’t have to take the gloves off, thereby your hands stay warm.
Duofold VariTherm Dri-Release Wool Base Layer Shirt and Bottoms
Monday, November 14th, 2011
Varitherm’s new wool blend technology is 84% polyester and 11% merino, then 5% spandex. It combines the best of natural wool with synthetic materials for great performance.
DNA Moe Hard Shell Heavy Duty But Stretchy Jacket - Review
Sunday, November 13th, 2011
It is not often that a hard shell jacket made for the outdoors is also stretchy in nature. Well here’s one hard shell jacket that features heavy duty fabric that is not just stretchy but quite like a soft shell jacket.
Marmot Variant Jacket - Men’s Hybrid Polartec Insulation / Stretch Jacket
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
The Marmot Variant jacket is a innovative hybrid design that sets this jacket apart. You will wonder how can a jacket that look this thin and not bulky be so warm in sigle digit weather. The Variant hybrid jacket is ideal for cold-weather outings when you will be performing lots of upper body movements.
Garmin Edge 705 Handheld GPS Review
Friday, November 4th, 2011
Though recommended for cycling the Garmin Edge 705 handheld GPS, can be used for other activities such as hiking or running and will certainly assist in keeping you on track.
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