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Helly Hansen Ekolab Rapide Soft Shell Jacket – Great Middleweight
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
If you are an eco conscious buyer the Helly Hansen Ekolab Rapide jacket is one soft shell jacket that you should consider, for starters the fabric of the jacket is made of 47% recycled polyester, 45% virgin polyester and the remaining 8% is spandex. The fabric is also liberally sprayed with a DWR (durable water repellent) which is free of fluorocarbons.
Salomon Swift Mid-layer Hoodie
Thursday, March 17th, 2011
If you are heading out for a run or high output hike, slip on the Salomon Swift 3/4 zip mid-layer equipped with a tight hood. Don’t worry about sweating as the material helps wick away the moisture and if you really need to vent you can always unzip.
LOWA Khumbu Mid GTX Hiking Boots
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
The LOWA Khumbu mid GTX hiking boots are handcrafted in Italy and is made for light duty backpacking and trekking. The Khumbu mid GTX boots are flexible underfoot and designed for hikers who hikes long distances while staying mostly on-trail, carrying a medium weight backpack.
Cloudveil Men’s FirsTurn Soft Shell Jacket
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
The Cloudveil offers two-way stretch, weather-repellent Cyclone™ Soft Shell fabric that provides a high-loft fleece interior for skiers / snowboarders and winter outdoors men. The adjustable elasticized hood keep ripping wind from blowing the hood of your head and there are functional handwarmer pockets, laminated cuff tabs and one chest pocket keep your gear in check. Laser-cut details and Reverso zippers keep everything clean.
Marmot Up Track Soft Shell Jacket – Great Breathable Wear
Monday, February 14th, 2011
The Marmot Up Track jacket is made of Marmot’s own soft shell fabric called M3 which is a double-weave nylon that has good wind, abrasion protection and moisture wicking, breathability. Add to the list of qualities the warmth of this jacket which could possibly be used to replace a fleece jacket for certain activities.
Mammut Adrenaline Jacket – One Tough Hardshell
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
The Mammut Adrenaline is no slouch when you are out there in the thick of things. The Adrenaline jacket from Mammut features reinforced welded patches fabric that is rubberized on the shoulder, this really helps to resist wear from the backpack straps when on long hikes.
Kayland Vertico Light – Lightweight High-Cut Hiking Boots
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
The Kayland Vertico light is feather weight and offers plenty of support. This boot is built on the same platform as Kayland’s other more heftier boot called Vertigo High, but this lightweight version of the Vertico is only 20 ounces which weighs less than some low cut hiking boots.
Outdoor Research Alibi Softshell Jacket
Saturday, January 8th, 2011
The Outdoor Research Alibi softshell jacket is made of waterproof / breathable fabric called Ventia on the shoulders, arms and hood for great protection in those areas. The torso area has a more breathable and water resistant fabric, while under the arms there is some stretchy polyester.
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.
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