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Lowa Tanarks Mid-Cut Hiking Boots
Friday, December 17th, 2010
The Lowa Tanarks is one pair of tough boots. Some hikers have put more than 100 miles on their Lowa Tanarks in all kinds of weather and they say that the boot remained comfortable. The interior of the boots remained and the foot-conforming fit maintained after the 100 miles of hiking abuse.
Mammut Brisk Soft Shell Jacket
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
The Mammut Brisk softshell jacket is made from Gore’s Windstopper fabric, which is used in a lot of mid to high end outerwear nowadays. Windstopper offers a good balance of protection from wind and rain while letting the moisture out, hence the Mammut Brisk does just that quite well.
Patagonia R4 Fleece Jacket
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
The R4 fleece by Patagonia is the newest entry into Patagonia’s line of light andpackable fleece jackets. This jacket features furry pilly fleece on the outsideand inside there is a windproof liner which allows the R4 fleece jacket to be worn also as an outer layer as well as being a mid-layer depending on the condition.
Yaktrax – Steel Coil Traction Harness for Shoes / Boots
Monday, December 13th, 2010
Winter can be downright brutal especially when the condition becomes slippery. When snow gets slushy and surfaces ice up the best winter boot rubber soles will not even save you from a slip, that is why need a traction harness like the Yaktrax.
Outdoor Research Virtuoso – Insulated Jacket
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
The O.R (Outdoor Researh) Virtuoso provides mountaineering performance to all your winter activities, whether it’s snow shoeing, snowboarding or winter climbing. For a reasonable price this jacket features 20-denier ripstop polyester shell around the torso area and superbly water-resistant Pertex Endurance on the shoulders and sleeves.
Kahtoola MicroSpikes – Traction Spikes Harness for Shoes / Boots
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
If you’ve been anywhere where there icy conditions, you know how dangerous slipping and falling can be.
For winter outdoor excursions it helps to have additional traction and the Kahtoola MicroSpike shoe / boot harness is perfect for those events. Whether you are going for a short hike in the woods or walking along unshovelled icy sidewalks the spikes on the Kahtoola harness will help your shoes or boots and you from slipping and taking a nasty fall. This is a must have in the winter.
First Ascent Hell Guide Winter Gloves
Sunday, November 21st, 2010
You want a tough glove for winter…look no further than the First Ascent Hell Guide glove, which features leather reinforced palms. The Hell Guide glove is a three-in-one that has removable leash straps and removable liner. Below are the key features of this versatile winter glove.
Sorel Caribou Winter Boots
Saturday, November 20th, 2010
The Sorel Caribou will keep your feet warm and dry in artic cold conditions. Wear the Caribou for your next outdoor excursion to provide warm comfort for your feet while knowing these durable boots will get you there and back.
Sierra Designs BTU-20 winter Sleeping Bag – Review
Friday, November 19th, 2010
The Sierra Designs BTU-20 is a great cold weather sleeping bag rated for as low as -20 degrees farenheit or -28.8 degrees celcius. The BTU-20 mummy sleeping bag features 800-fill down and has a microfleece lined footbox area that is effective keep your feet nice and toasty.
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