With the Holiday Season fully upon us, it’s time to grant loved ones their gear wishes. Whether their passion of choice is hiking, ascending mountains, or just good ol’ fashioned outdoor revelry, we’ve got you covered. Following is our editors’ definitive holiday gift guide chock-full of do anything, go anywhere products and gadgets for the seriously savvy outdoor fanatics.
Spend more than 100 years designing gear for life lived in the great outdoors and you too might create a feature rich, versatile jacket like the L.L. Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket. This ultralight, ultra-packable jacket offers weather resistant performance and a surprising level of warmth to ensure you’ll never be left out in the cold.
Whether it’s a down day as you wait for the sun to break through or a night crawling between pubs, the Harris from Ahnu offers a touch of sophisticated style ready to serve as your go-to option for days off the mountain trail.
As the weather turns and the chill fills the air, you’re going to need something a little beefier than sneakers. Hi-Tec designed the Trooper Mid Boot to get you through the extended cool season in comfort and style, so you can spend more time focusing on the important stuff like cabin trips and snowball fights.
Change is in the air. The rich colours of grass and earth are intensified by Mother Nature’s filter of mellow light from a sun almost warm enough for spring. The crisp autumn air seems to be the perfect muse to the restless spirit. It’s the perfect time to fall in love with fleece all over again, and the Terrex Stockhorn Fleece Hoodie from adidas Outdoor is your sultry temptress.
With each passing day, it gets a little more difficult to imagine life without our electronic gadgets. From home to work to everywhere you go, electronic items have found a niche in our day to day life. Whether it’s an e-reader, smartphone or even a personal navigation device, these digital devices are changing not only how we live and play, but where we live and play.
The Nangpala jacket from Sherpa Adventure Gear offers an ample demonstration on how what’s on the inside a jacket can empower your outside adventure. Featuring PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Down Blend, the Nangpala represents the peak in down insulation technology, and will have you rethinking what you know about heat and comfort. Continue Reading
The smart kids at CamelBak have re-engineered their legendary Podium® Ice™ bottle with unmatched insulation properties, high flow rate and easy cleanability. Sure they call it a “bike bottle”, but the Podium Ice is so much more.
There was a time when family camping meant that you surrendered your appetite to the offerings of granola bars, lukewarm cup-o-noodles and an endless supply of beef jerky. But just because you’re heading into the backcountry doesn’t mean that you need to compromise your culinary standards. Enter the Primus Profile Dual Stove/Grill.
Responsive, resilient and flexible, the Oterro from Topo Athletic is built to work with your natural form while keeping you light and nimble on the trail.