Mountain Boy Sledworks sports craftsman's hand-made quality, the Pad for Mountain Boggan (48 in.) makes sure you're ultra comfy on its classic styling. Crafted in the Silverton workshop in limited quantities, this 1" thick pad has a water-resistant nylon cover that attaches with a sturdy nylon strap. Offered in reversible red or green, this pad matches perfectly to each sled that is signed and numbered by the sledmaker.
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Patagonia knows how to keep babies comfortable. The quick-drying Baby Capilene 3 Midweight Set is the ideal base layer for extra warmth on blustery days. A 3-snap closure at the crotch permits easy diaper changes, while a back gusset accommodates even large diaper sizes.
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Waterproof and breathable, the Women's Outdoor Research Adrenaline Mitts have all the function and features needed for protection through a long day of thigh burning skiing. The durable nylon fabric and AlpenGrip LT palms withstand abrasion from gear and tough use. When rough winter weather blows in, insulation keeps hands warm, keeping you comfortable.
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STABILicers traction is now available in a waterproof overshoe. Offering the same aggressive cleats and tread, the STABILicers Overshoe is designed to provide traction while protecting your shoes or boots and keeping your feet warm and dry. An extra large gusseted opening allows you to easily slip your shoes and boots in and out of the STABILicers Overshoe. Great for those who need travel through winter's messy conditions without having to swap footwear. Utilizing the STABILicers SPORT cleat receptacle, the Overshoe …
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The tried and true Montrail Enduro-Sole combines custom molding with flexible arch support. Perfect for medium to high arches and high volume footwear.
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Help seal in body heat when you're surfing in cold water with the Xcel Drylock 2mm Hood with Bill and Neck Dam. Made from 2 mm Neoprene, this wetsuit hood has a bill to shade your eyes and a 1.5 mm UltraStretch SmoothSkin double flap neck dam to tuck under and over your wetsuit collar. A face seal with an elastic cord and cinch enhances warmth. Complete your full-body protection package with the Xcel Hood with Bill, Neck Dam.
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Don't leave home without the Gerber Crucial Multi-Tool. This handy tool is lightweight with a convenient clip, so you can always keep it nearby when you're camping, working around the house or spending the day in the outdoors. It features a bottle opening, v-cut wire cutters, a flat head screw driver and a liner lock. It carries like a pocket knife, with a longer handle for better torque. Compact and fully functional, the Crucial Multi-Tool is an essential item in your backpack.
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When you're camping in June along your favorite lake, keep the bugs and mosquitoes at bay with the Kelty Bug Blocker Shelter. This camping shelter provides shade from the sun and protection from a sudden rain shower. It's easy to assemble, with two hoop poles and two ridge poles. It's big enough to fit over a picnic table and tall enough to stand up in. It opens with a dual zipper front door and a single zipper back door. When the mosquitoes come out to feast, you'll be grateful to be able to enjoy nature's setting from the sanctuary of your bug blocker.
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Ruffwear Bark'n Boots Polar Trex Footwear for Dogs
Engineered for winter weather, the Ruffwear Bark'n Boots Polar Trex Footwear for Dogs are designed to provide warmth and traction on snow and ice. The cam buckle ankle strap and cord loop keeps these winter dog booties on Fido's feet while the 3-layer laminated soft shell uppers are water resistant to help keep feet warm. Slick snow and ice won't slow your dog down once they have the Vibram Icetrek ice-specific soles with their snow gripping lug pattern underfoot. Put your canine companion in the Ruffwear Polar Trex Dog Boots and enjoy all the activities winter has to offer!
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Designed by the legendary cadre of mountain guides based out of Jackson Hole, WY, the Marmot Men's Exum Guide Undercuff Gloves are tough customers in the alpine environment.
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There are endless varieties available, where hiking and camping gear is concerned. However, it does not make much sense to buy expensive gear worth thousands of dollars when you just start off with these activities.
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Pull it on in any weather and go the Adidas Hiking 2-Layer Hybrid CPS Jacket for men will keep you dry and comfy from the inside-out. Made from durable and lightweight polyamide plain weave fabric, this Adidas rain shell uses Climaproof Storm technology for waterproofing that breathes incredibly well to keep the sauna-effect down. The hybrid construction puts breathable panels right in your heat zones where you want them and uses the more durable panels where your pack straps ride and over your arms so this spring jacket will hold up through serious bushwhacking. Mesh-lined vents increase airflow when things warm up and a detachable hood can stay at home when you don't need it.
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Keeping Dry and Wind Proof in Extreme Weather Conditions
By Morgan Wiltshire
Outdoor activities can be taxing on the body because of exposure to extreme weather conditions. Outdoor clothing manufacturers understand the needs of the outdoors person and have developed unique technologies in clothing that keep you dry and wind-proof without sacrificing comfort. Here is a list of must-have clothing specifically designed to keep you safe, warm, and dry in even the harshest weather:
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How to Keep Warm in a Bivy Sack
By Dave Crockett
Spending a night out in your bivy bag can range from one of the most enjoyable to the most horrendous experiences in life.
There is something magical about the night sky. When you're lied sheltered, dry and war in your bivy sack, the stars glinting in the inky sky as you ponder the nature of the universe and wait for sleep come. It sometimes feels like you're connected with the whole universe - which you are.
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If you are a fair weather bike-commuter, cycling to work regularly during the summer months and then putting your bike away at the first sign of autumn, you may not have considered how easily you could continue to cycle through the cooler months.
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