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Merrell Carbon Shell Jacket
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
The Merrell Carbon shell jacket is a good looking and stylish jacket. Merrell added an extra design touch to the jacket by incorporating a subtle honeycomb pattern on one side of the back of the jacket.
Patagonia Bushland - Trail Shoes
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
The Bushland trail shoes is a simple looking but great shoe for walking around in both dirt and concrete. The low-profile Patagonia Bushland has a cozy snug fit and features the Vibram outsole which is very grippy.
Oakley Sideways Sunglasses
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Imagine plaid sunglasses, well that is what is amazing with the Oakley Sideways shades.
The Oakley Sideways sunglasses feature dark-gray polarized lenses that gets rid of glare, while providing really sharp details, depth and contrast from the gray tinting. Oakley has always been know to provide quality lenses.
END Stumptown LT - A Hiking Shoe Made of Recycled Material
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
The majority END Stumptown LT hiker shoe is made of recycled material which is a good thing for our environment. For a quick trip into the woods, backpackers would appreciate the weight of this trail shoe at just 11 ounces. The END Stumptown LT offers good lateral support and a deep, tight fitting heel pocket which should be a consideration when comparing the Stumptown LT to trail running shoes.
Columbia RapidFire Shell Jacket - Wind , Light Rain
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
At five-ounces the Columbia RapidFire wind shell jacket is extremely light and fits well in any backpack. The Columbia jacket features a chest pocket and a foldable hood that can be stashed away, with the cut of the jacket it is roomy enough to fit over a fleece jacket should you require additional warmth. The Durable Water (DWR) Repellent is good enough to fend off light rain for about an hour before things soak through.
Westcomb Cruiser - Waterproof Breathable Shell
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
If you are going outdoors to a wet and hot environment the Westcomb Cruiser waterproof breathable jacket is for you. EVent fabric is pretty much one of the most waterproof and breathable type of membrane / material on the market today which basically makes the Westcomb Cruiser a top performer in wet and hot climates.
Arc’teryx Venta LT- Soft Shell Jacket
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
The Arc’teryx Venta LT is a true soft shell jacket featuring Gore’s best Windstopper highly water-resistant fabric on the shoulder, arms and back. It also features taped seams to keep heavy downpours or wet snow from leaking into the jacket through the seams.
Mountain Hardware Offwidth - Soft Shell Jacket
Monday, January 4th, 2010
For activities such as climbing, backpacking and hiking the Mountain Hardware Offwidth will more than do the job. The Mountain Hardware Offwidth features Mountain Hardware’s nylon-polyhouse fabric which is quite versatile, it can handle 30 mph gust, light rain as well as surprise changes in ambient temperature, although it is not as breathable as more expensive fabrics it is more than adequate for most activities.
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