COOL GEAR / HOT CLOTHING
ICEBREAKER MEN’S MAYFAIR – $280 / WOMEN’S JETTER - $270 /
ROCK zIP SPORT - $149
OUTER is Icebreaker’s range of urban casual wear. These figure-hugging
garments are as warm and comfortable as our performance mountain
sports clothes, yet are cut for sexiness and style. The Mayfair is so stylish,
nature will be in awe of you. Based on the classic peacoat, the Mayfair
has all the natural advantages of Icebreaker merino too. The double front
opening and zip fastening is used as a wind-flap. The mid-thigh length
and wind-proof membrane seal the deal, not to mention you. The Jetter
cuts a sharp silhouette. Once you’re inside, the weather stays out thanks
to internal rib cuffs, a storm flap and chin guard. And it is fully lined with a
wind-proof membrane. So the weather will be beaten. Not
you. The Rock Zip Sport 320 is classic Icebreaker
Merino Wool that will never let you down. It
has a warm mid-weight and is super soft
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR TRANGO 2 – $600
with stand up rib collar and thumb loops.
The winter mountaineering standard for over a decade, the
Contrasting panels ensure you’ll
Trango™ tent is an extremely refined shelter for two people
look cool even when you’re
with guaranteed watertight construction. Featuring Atlas
perfectly warm. Insulating
Scandium XL poles combined with our four-pole design and
yet highly
including Mountain Hardwear’s patented tension shelf for
breathable.
added strength, the Trango excels in the toughest conditions.
Look for it
The poled vestibule offers additional room for gear in the front
at www.
and rear. Superlight option: pitch with fly and pitch Light™
icebreaker.
footprint to shave pounds. Footprint sold separately.
com.
Look for it at the Campers Village store.
GO PRO HELMET HERO – $180
A waterproof, wearable camera’s for sports. Yamaha
rookie Josh Hill won his first Supercross competition
while wearing a Motorsports HERO camera on his
helmet - proof that Go pro cameras perform at the
highest levels of sport. Also proof that Josh is a
stud! The Go pro mounts to any helmet, bike, board,
vehicle, and any other gear you can think of. It’s
waterproof to 30 metres, shoots 56 minutes of
video and takes 3 MB-sized photos. Look for it at the
Campers Village store.
NAOT’S WOMEN’S VERONA – $165,
MEN’S WISDOM AND MAGNATE – $220
When you’re not in your latest outdoor footwear, here’s a
couple of great products for your next urban outing, whether
socially or at work, you’ll look great in these. With every
step you take 26 bones 33 foot joints 107 foot tendons and
19 foot muscles will be engaged in helping you walk. Naot's
cork footbed follows the footbed in the sand concept. It is
ergonomically designed to support the foot in the same way
that the sand fills in the spaces when you make your footprint.
The cork acts as a shock absorber to evenly distribute your
weight as you stand and walk. Comfort never looked so good.
Own a pair and you will understand! Look for them at
www.naotcanada.com
MERRELL SCAPE – $120
This lightweight jacket is built with
Merrell AeroBlock™ fabric mixed
with fleece for the ultimate in
WICKING TOWELS – $12-29
versatile, athletic comfort
It’s been called the “human shammy”, but the super-lightweight
that is perfect for high
wick-er warmup sport & travel towel by Vancouver Island’s
aerobic activities where
Discovery Trekking Outfitters is nothing like any towel you’ve
freedom of motion and
seen. Rather than absorb, this moisture-management fabric
wind resistant comfort
pulls water around the fibres, spreading it across the surface
is critical. Look for it
where it quickly evaporates. The towels don’t get musty smelling
where Merrell products
like conventional towels as they contain silver, one of the best
are sold.
antimicrobials known. The wicking towels have extremely high
sun protection, and are available in four sizes for everything from
swim & travel, backpacking & camping, court sports, running, golf
and hockey in the winter. Discovery trekking also sells some very
novel “gripping clips” for hanging towels (or anything else) when
camping or boating ($2.55). As well, look for crib sheets for the
wee one ($45). Look for it at
www.wickingtowel.com
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