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Asolo Reston / Athena Mid-Cut Hikers – Firm Support and Agile Hiking Boots
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
The Asolo Reston also called Athena for the womens model is a mid-cut hiking boot that is made of fabric and suede and is quite lightweight. Many wearers have said that it makes them more agile while on their excursions with its stable heel and light feel. A good bonus about the suede upper material is that it is very waterproof which also makes this an ideal boot in rainy situations.
Columbia Silver Ridge 35L Backpack – Compact and Functional
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
It’s hard to find a backpack that is compact yet has lots of functional features. The Columbia Silver Ridge 35L has plenty of room to carry clothing for a 3 day excursion, it features strong 210-denier ripstop nylon with thicker ballistic polyester in high abrasion areas.
Bear Grylls Paracord Wrapped Knife/Blade by Gerber
Monday, June 17th, 2013
Small and lightweight knives are usually less rugged and sturdy, but worry not here’s one knife for those who don’t want to carry around a knife that is heavy, but offers a big blade and strong sturdiness.
The North Face Kings Canyon 4 – Lightweight 4 Season Outdoor Tent
Monday, June 17th, 2013
Most 4 person tents out there are not lightweight or spacious and finding one can be a challenge. Enter The North Face Canyon 4 tent. I guess the reason why The North Face calls this tent the “Canyon” is because it offers comfortable room for 4 persons in this lightweight outdoor abode.
Mountain Hardware Skyledge 3 – Resist Strong Wind and Lightweight
Monday, May 27th, 2013
Backpackers and campers generally want to lean towards lightweight gear, because to put it simply the lighter your backpack the less strain on your back and legs and this is especially great for long distance excursions. That is why the Mountain Hardware Skyledge 3 tent is a great fit.
LifeStraw Portable Water Filter – Drink Dirty Water On The Go
Monday, May 20th, 2013
Specifications
Lifespan – Filters at least 1,000 liters of water
Removes up to:
- 99.99999 percent of waterborne bacteria
- 99.9 percent of waterborne protozoan cysts
- Reduces turbidity by filtering particles of approximately 0.2 microns
GSI Outdoors Soft-Sided Bottle Set – Compact Set for When You Need To Fill Up
Sunday, May 12th, 2013
If you need to have bottles ready for filling up water when you need to on your excursions and do not want to carry heavy or bulky plastic bottles, the GSI Outdoors Soft-Sided Bottles are for you. This set of four 2 oz soft laminated polypropylene bottles are light and do not take up much space in your day backpack or jacket.
La Sportiva Hyper Mid GTX – Waterproof / Breathable Mid-Cut Hiking Boots
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
La Sportiva Hyper Mid GTX hiking boots ready for all weather
The La Sportiva Hyper Mid GTX can handle just about any environment you trek through. The leather mid-cut hiking boots that is waterproof and breathable will be able to ward off rain, snow, mud and gravel of any trail you venture onto.
Outdoor Research Mithrilite Jacket – Ready For Anything
Saturday, May 4th, 2013
The Mithrilite jacket from Outdoor Research can give you the best of both worlds in terms of protection from the elements and breathability. The custom membrane fabric used for waterproofing and breathability does a great job to prevent wind , snow and water from getting in while allowing humidity from high output activities out so you stay dry and comfortable.
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