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Lafuma Active Raid GTX XCR – Trail Running Shoes
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
The Lafuma Active Raid GTX XCR trail running shoes can be described using one word, and that word is “Versatile”. There are several features that allow this trail runners to multi-task. First, each lase has two cord locks for adjusting ankle and forefoot volume independently, which allows a for an accurate fit whatever your foot shape may be, and gives toes breathing room without sacrificing ankle support after a long day of hiking.
The North Face Plasma 30 Day BackPack
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
The North Face Plasma 30 backpack is an ideal choice for big day hikes and ultralight overnight camping. The North Face Plasma 30 features 1800 cubic cm of capacity, plus a kangaroo pouch and bungees. It also has easy pockets, water access and made of cored foam for air circulation. The harness of the North Face Plasma 30 hugs your body nicely which prevents too much bouncing while hiking.
Helly Hansen Venus Jacket – Ultralight Shell Jacket
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
The Helly Hansen Venus Jacket has been called a layer of “second skin” by some gear reviewers, because the DWR-coated wind shell is so thin you can see right through it. The Helly Hansen Venus Jacket is compact and fits in your shorts or pant pocket, and it is also very light so you have no excuse not to carry it with you.
Keen Targhee II Mid Cut Hiking Boots
Monday, March 10th, 2008Rated a “Best Buy” from Backpacker magazine, the Keen Targhee II (2) mid cut hiking boots was a hit with reviewers. Even with 35 pounds worth of gear in your backpack on long trails the Keen Targhee II mid cut hiking boots were comfortable.
River Otter Plastic Waterproof Bag
Sunday, February 10th, 2008
The River Otter Bags are inexpensive alternative to hard plastic cases for holding and storing your electronic gadgets to keep them dry and away from water when outdoors.
Megellan Explorist 200 Handheld GPS
Friday, February 8th, 2008
The The Megellan Explorist 200 is a handheld GPS devuce that has a faithfal following of users. It’s basic and simple design and features works well for it. This means you
get a rugged handheld GPS that keeps a reliable lock on satellites whether you are on a trail or deep in the thick forest somewhere.
Mountain Hardware Convertible Pack Pant
Friday, February 8th, 2008The Viper jcaket fits very much lke a long sleeve jersey thanks to the sleek cut and stretch nylon fabric. It is a great companion for the Spring and Summer seasons. It cuts through rain and wind with ease while cycling or during a brisk hike.
Gerber Inferno Flexi-Light – LED
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008The Gerber Inferno Flexi-Light is a really cool piece of outdoor gear for your tent. It has seven flexible arms with LEDs at the ends of the arms. You can bend and point the arms in any direction you want to light up certain parts of the interior of your tent.
Black Diamond Vectra IQ LED Head Lamp
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008This headlamp has some pretty neat features. The maximum burn time is about 3hrs for just using the halogen bulb or 160 hrs if you decide to only use the LED bulbs.The neat feature of this headlamp is that it remembers the last setting that you used. This way you don’t have to cycle manually through all the available modes to get to your preferred mode.
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