Despite our best efforts, there are still those who find themselves hard pressed to consider wearing merino wool when the mercury rises and the sun sits high in the summer sky. But now you’re all out of excuses. Icebreaker has extended its technical sports collection to include innovative new ultra-lightweight styles – ideal for any warm weather endeavor.
Warmer weather and longer days mean more playing outside; hiking, camping, touching rocks, pitching tents, and backyard BBQ extravaganzas. The only problem? You can’t bring your favorite basement lounger with you. Fear not my friends, with the perfect combination of minimalist design and maximalist comfort, the Mantis Chair from Alite Designs is the next best thing.
“Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.” – Salvador Dali
The Suunto Ambit2 and Ambit2 S represent the next technological leap in the SUUNTO family. Built on the success of the award-winning Suunto Ambit, the Ambit2 comes with a veritable cornucopia of outdoor features and functions coupled with a level of technological smarts necessary to support your adventurous ambitions.
At first glance, that hiking trail and campsite offer a beautiful and rich view of Mother Nature’s bounty during the day. But once the sun fades behind the mountains and the stars take their rightful place, the rocky root-riddled earth is the one thing standing between you and a good night’s rest. That’s why Klymit designed the Static V Luxe Sleeping Pad.
Sure summer may have officially kicked off at the end of June, but the thermostat is telling us there’s still plenty of time left for your warm weather adventures. Towards those ends, our editors share some of their favorite gear for this summer and beyond. Continue Reading
You’ve made a personal vow that no dog day of summer shall keep you from your appointed rounds on the trail. And since you’re not a fan of breaking personal vows, you’ll need to ensure that your gear stash is up to meet the challenge of long miles and an ever rising mercury. Enter the CoolRunner™ Short Sleeve T from Mountain Hardwear.
Summer wardrobes are relatively simple. As long as you’re not going to a wedding, a pair of shorts and some solid T-shirts will typically fit the bill. But for the days that require a little extra style and covered toes, the new Blundstone Canvas series boots are set to become an essential part of your summer kit.
Summer hiking doesn’t need to be synonymous with sweat-soaked excursions on lung-busting climbs and long, winding trails. The Mountain Hardwear CoolHiker Long Sleeve T offers field tested technology in an ultra-soft shirt that will keep you cool and comfortable on the trail ahead. Continue Reading
Runners can be a fastidious bunch, particularly when it comes to selecting a pair of running shoes. Once we find a favorite shoe, any changes, no matter how insignificant can leave die-hard fans asking “why” with some saying “good-bye” to their formerly favorite shoe. Thankfully, the latest update to the Newton Running Motion III performance stability trainer, loyal fans are simply asking “what took so long?”
KOTA Longboards might be the new kids on the block, but they’ve already demonstrated a penchant for crafting high performance longboards with a refined style. Taking inspiration from the historic military aircraft flown by the intrepid Knights of the Air, the team at KOTA has developed a series of all-around rides that are smooth, responsive, and supremely fun.