Archive for August, 2011
Columbia Carabineer II / Frosty Forest Parka – Three-In-One Jacket for All Seasons
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Most three-in-one jacket systems are usually bulky and doesn’t fit well, however the Columbia sportswear three-in-one-system which consist of Carabineer II and Frosty Forest Parka defies the status quo. It features 700-fill inner and the jacket has Omni-Heat lining which is a silver layer that reflects body heat back to the wearer it has been tested to boost warmth by single digit temps in cold environments.
GoLite Kenai Waterproof Shell Jacket
Monday, August 15th, 2011
If you want a great shell jacket with plenty of protection from the elements on a trip lasting several days the GoLite Kenai shell jacket is a good candidate to stuff in your backpack.
Gregory Muir 24 Day/Backpack – One Tough Little Pack
Friday, August 12th, 2011
Gregory Muir 24 day/backpack is built to take a beating it features 3D foam on the shoulder harness for more comfort on a day hike, flexible and molded 3D foam for the backpanel so your spine doesn’t hurt, hydration port for your camelback type water bladders.
Montbell Tachyon Anorak – Thin and Light Shell Jacket
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
The Montbell Tachyon Anorak shell jacket is incredibly thin and the Pertex Quantum fabric is very lightweight, thin and a little crinkly. A hood is included with the Anorak shell jacket and it fits quite well to most head shapes when tightened up.
Lowe Alpine Vector 25 – Daypack For Those Short Outings
Sunday, August 7th, 2011
The Lowe Alpine Vector 25 is a 25 liter backpack that is suited for day use (daypack). It has enough room to carry a jacket / sweater and other necessary items. There are 2 mesh pockets for additional gear or water bottle, 2 volume compression straps to carry and strap things down on the outside of the pack, FLOWZONE back removable hip belt an internal frame to help distribute weight and add comfort.
Osprey 24/Seven Orb Daypack / Backpack – Cool Trail/Urban Multi-use Bag
Saturday, August 6th, 2011
The Orb daypack / small backpack is part of the 24/Seven series by Osprey, its design has clean lines and has two side mesh stretch pockets. The Orb is a great choice for quick getaways, cycling trips and excursions. Some key features are mesh over slotted EVA foam harness and spacer mesh backpanel…both of which helps keep you cool by allowing a pocket of moving air between harness and back.
Mountain Hardwear Molimo 70 L Backpack – Carry More Gear
Friday, August 5th, 2011
The Mountain Hardwear Molimo has lots of soft padding on the hips and shoulders, it also has two different types of suspension systems that work together to distribute weight properly. Basically, all this translates to the ability to carry lots of weight comfortably which is what you need from a week long backpacking backpack.
Black Diamond Pulse 20 Liter Day Pack for Women
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
The Black Diamond Pulse is a lightweight 20 liter daypack / backpack that is specifically designed for the shape of a woman. It is design to move with the person.
Features:
- REACTIV suspension
