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Winter Gear for Mountain Adventures 01/10
By now most of you are enjoying some over-the-top snow-oriented adventures. We’ve selected some products — including heated boots, a backpack with a built-in emergency avalanche airbag and a multiple-victim avalanche transceiver — to help you enjoy your activities and stay safe while doing them. . . .
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Get Into Gear 11/09 (WSS)
Winter accessories offer increased comfort and higher performance
Winter sports equipment and clothing get better every winter. To increase your comfort and upgrade performance, you’ll want to check out new, break-through products that have come on the market in the past year . . .
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Women's Gear Guide - You can have it all! 09/09
Columbia G4I Parka
From Columbia’s popular Titanium collection, the G4I is top-of-the-line all the way. Waterproof but still breathable, with an attached and adjustable storm hood, chest venting system, draw-cord hem, adjustable snap back powder skirt with pant connect tab, interior security pocket, zip closed pockets, and a stretchy, smooth face fleece liner. What more do you need? . . .
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Gear Guide - Just in time for summer
Ferrino SVALBARD 2
The Ferrino SVALBARD 2 four-season tent is a new take on a classic design. The SVALBARD 2 features two entrances and large vestibules for maximum ventilation and comfort . . .
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Ridin’ in the Rain
Products and tips to keep you dry on your bike
Here’s some of the bicycle stuff – and tips I’ve developed – that makes my bicycle commuting and weekend jaunts more enjoyable and comfortable when riding in a Northwest downpour . . .
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Green Gear
Going green is not a new phenomenon in the world of outdoors gear. To be sure, it was almost 15 years ago that Patagonia unveiled a jacket made with fibers derived from recycled soda bottles. But today’s eco-friendly gear – including packs, shoes, socks, gadget cases and camp stoves –reflects an industry-wide push to think broadly about sustainability.
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Gear Guide - January 2008
Moon Saddle
It’s about time someone came up with a new design of the traditional bike saddle. If you are one of a number of riders who experience pain of the perineum, try this as an alternative. www.moonsaddle.com. Read about the Moon Saddle, Talus Cold Avenger ski mask and other reviews from January 2008 . . .
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New Paddling Gear
MSR Filters and Compact Navigation Light
Although they won’t officially be available until next January, these new offerings from Seattle’s Cascade Designs brand MSR utilize the latest in microfiltration technology known as hollow fiber...
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Messenger ¾ Pant
Now, these are cool pants! Portland Cyclewear owner Chad Krueger, known for years for his 100 percent wool jerseys, has shifted gears and made a cycling pant for the Northwest that’s functional, feels – and looks – good and has those “little extras” that will make these among your favorites! Read about these pants plus Amazing Goop, Eureka N!ergy tents and more from July 2007. . .
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Garmont Syner-G 01/07
Ideal for the deep-pocket skier who wants maximum comfort with racing control on gonzo downhills, the Syner-G is a luxury all-around telemark boot, built with flex for touring and performance control. $540, www.garmontusa.com
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2006 Holiday Gift Ideas
New for 2006, Redfeather, based in Wisconsin, introduces two new women’s snowshoe lines: the Stride Series and the Pace Series. Both feature a narrower frame designed to fit a women’s natural walking and running stride. Both are offered in two weights: 2.5 pounds and 3 pounds for weights up to 175 pounds. Cost between $189-$199. MSR www.redfeather.com
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Bike Light Review
Rather than hibernating during the Pacific Northwest’s dark and wet winter months, hardy bike commuters gear up to face the storm. While impenetrable rain gear is key, durable bicycle lights could save your life. But just like any technical piece of gear, finding a bike light that fits your needs can be a daunting task since they come in many shapes and sizes and their prices run the gamut. We’ve tested a few of the industry’s best water-resistant illuminators to help encourage you to get back in the saddle during the winter....
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Holiday Gift Guide
Think Global, Buy Local
This holiday season consider keeping your gift-giving dollars close to home. Support local businesses that specialize in quality outdoor gear and other products. We’ve highlighted (noted with a  ) companies that are not only locally based, but also locally made. When you support these companies, both the gear-heads in your life and the environment will thank you.
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Green Gear
If you enjoy playing in the outdoors, then you most likely care about protecting it. We’ve tested some of the outdoor industry’s tried and true eco-friendly favorites, along with a few new ones to help you put your money where your conscious is.
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Camping Gear Review
August is the pinnacle camping and backpacking month in the Pacific Northwest. Mountain access roads and high-elevation trails are free of snow, the days are long and the rain is almost non-existent. The staff at Outdoors NW spent the early weeks of summer – when snow was still falling in the mountains and the rain made camping quite soggy – reviewing some of this year’s most popular camping and backpacking gadgets. This gear won’t hike the trails for you, but it will certainly make life easier . . .
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Global Navigation in Your Pocket
A Review of Portable GPS Units
One advantage of living in the 21st century is that you can adapt an arsenal of military and aerospace technology to meet your recreational needs. While previous generations had to depend on detailed celestial charts to navigate the globe, modern humans can carry a palm-sized device that costs less than $200 and will tell their precise location. The North American Global Positioning System allows a GPS receiver to calculate its user’s precise location anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, regardless of weather...Click here to view the reviews>>> |
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No More Soggy Sneakers
Waterproof shoes make spring trail running a breeze
Don’t let spring showers, deep puddles and muddy slopes give you cold feet when it comes to running this season. Thanks to recent innovations within the shoe industry, many trail runners and light hikers are armed with waterproof, breathable barriers that will keep your feet so dry that you’ll be singing-in-the-rain...
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High and Dry
April showers may bring May flowers, but all the daffodils on the planet don't make running, biking or hiking in the rain any easier. We tried out the following water-resistant and waterproof shells in the rain and sun, on the road and trail, and through the mud and snow in an attempt to help keep you dry this spring.
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2005 Ski Gear Review
Solstice TWT Shell
A jacket is a jacket, pure and simple. There’s not much fundamental innovation coming down the pike: two arms and a head and torso opening. The innovation lays in the execution and Solstice leads the pack in detailed features. The new TWT Shell is no exception. Breathable Microshed HC with a tricot lining in the body wicks moisture out fast while waterproof zippers keep the profile smooth. And the pockets remain far drier than any flap ever designed.... Click here to view more ski gear reviews >>> |
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