Extremists-pushing the boundaries of where to go…feel comfortable only when outside their comfort zone, outside… A bunch of brands cater to them---making performance gear/wear that will withstand the hardcore enthusiasts. SLYTECH 's 2 nd Skin Hydrapro XT was designed with input from Olympic/World Cup champ Ted Ligety- and has Hydrapak 's 1 liter reservoir with a patented slide-seal closure system and plug + play connector…and comfy/ventilating actions sports protection via a protective spine/back …to wear under jackets. S-XL $259 Black Diamond caused quite the buzz at an OR show-with its debut of its super secure, Magnetron Technology - in the Gridlock/ RockLock carabiners ($24.95, $29.95) - that uses magnets to seal the deal=auto-locking, one hand operative that took years to perfect. Other hardgood highlights from this company…include a slew of sleek, low profile, alkaline battery and rechargeable battery pow