There's no bad weather-only bad clothing...
Some of the latest multi-tasking items available at online destination Backcountry.com- for the all in outdoors enthusiasts-or casual city strollers...are great gifts to give anyone.
Included in the carefully curated assortment we saw at the
#BACKCOUNTRYNYC pop-up-is
stuff from the top rated brands, including smartly designed-tested/vetted designed apparel-not found elsewhere.
Keep Warm:
Polar Vortex-or all-day hours outdoors= extra base layers, please!
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| One piece wonders-Ninja Suits (in W, M, kids)-in super soft merino wool -in fun patterns might hilariously make the fashion police frown (in a good way ha ha)...by Airblaster |
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| Mons Royale The Merino Experience one piece is made from the finest New Zealand wool |
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| Female made-Norway's Olympic winning Kari Traa -serves up tastefully printed super soft merino base layers-that practically have a cult following now. AND COME IN SIZES UP TO 2XL-4XL !!! Figures a woman figured out this demographic exists. |
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| Heated gloves can make the difference between a great day outdoors-and misery. Outdoor Research 's best selling Lucent Heated Sensor Gloves are water proof tough via Gore-Tex and warm via EnduraLoft™ insulation = not bulky feeling either... w/ touchscreen capable leather fingertips (theoretically anyway), and a new power button with brighter settings-plus extras like fleece palm lining-outer part made of leather-and EVA foam back. |
BEANIE UPDATE...stove pipe shape from trendy
COAL...and fab knits from iconic brand Pendleton Woolen Mills-with a National Park series benefiting our nation's great open spaces.
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| Hauler alert-COTOPAXI uses ripstop tough fabric scraps to colorfully repurpose the leftovers into Tarak De Dia featherweight backpacks. accordingly-no two are alike. LOVE THESE! |
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| "IT" and eco AND the 'hot' brand of NYC subway riders-Patagonia ups the eye catching worthiness of their technically superior jackets for snowboarders and really-any female that ventures outside. This-moody abstract biomorphic print is so pretty...it's got runway potential! Paired with solid pale lilac-grey...this winning combo is tricked out with the zipped pockets, tab closures, tech zips, ...in a breathable-water tough-weather burliness insulated construction-that's expected. BTW we saw this winner at the Backcountry Pop-Up shop on 119 Spring Street in NYC's SOHO...open NOW through February. ANOTHER reason to shop IRL...BESIDES ACTUALLY TRYING ON THE APPREL+GEAR ---portion of sales benefits non-profit Nature Conservancy's urban efforts...like green rooftops...and the incredibly successful partnership with Billion Oyster Project etc YAY. |
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| A relief from the darkness-a peachy subtleness with hint of pink-by Backcountry...Murdoch lightweight packable jacket gets points for tonal favorability and flattering baffling patterns (warmth of 850 down fill). Well done. Particularly like the zip options on side vents -plus adjustable hood, hem, cuffs, plus rip stop and water tough fabric. A good all around outdoor selection. |
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| Insulated skirts are so fun to wear... original winning label SKHOOP has different colors and min +short lengths available. |
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| CAMO=YES! Another Backcountry pop-up shop winner... Helly Hansen takes their proprietary weather tough fabrics-and delivers this tricked out selection for guys--(on right)--betting outdoor construction workers as well as backcountry adventurers could benefit from. Nice touch-kevlar inserts at the inner leg so one doesn't shred on boots. |
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| Men's versatile puffer vest gets streamlined neatness-by Patagonia...matching pants-all waterproof. We even like this mustard seed shade-and the zip color of the black jacket underneath-picks it up nicely. |
ADDED PLUS: new gear that makes sporty endeavors-easier-more comfortable-and safer. Even our barely five years old stuff- outdated.
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| Stiff backcountry boots have lightened up-alongside upping the comfort all day wearability (thermo-moldable liner-Intuition foam-3 D molded tongue, walker collar friendly), considerably. thirtytwo JONES MTB SNOWBOARD BOOTS-Boa dials in the fit... and durable lugged Vibram outsoles grip-plus full zip gaiter, Storm Shield outer material, protective toe cap-and what keeps feet in place an elite internal harness system +molded heel hold system |
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| Softer lighter still-BURTON snowboard boots-all terrain riding-Boa dials in the fit, EVA rebound cushioning for those landings-intended or otherwise, lightweight Dynol outsole-traction plus noticeably ounces free than other brands. |
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| Head protection par excellence-of course-a Scandinavian brand (like POC)...SWEET PROTECTION hails from Norway. Vents galore, adjustable of course-and dial in fit-plus top standard MIPS of protection. Looks pretty cool too...no? |
AUDIO READY helmets---make almost any helmet just so with
Outdoor Tech Chips 2.0 Universal Wireless Helmet Audio. Built in mic -never miss a call -either. Rechargeable battery with a very decent 10 hours of playtime.
Even our barely five-10 years old boards- are outdated. SAD FACE.
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LIB TECHNOLOGIES TRAVIS RICE ORCA snowboard-powder -all terrain all conditions board that has the potential to make you rip like Travis Rice-if you had that talent,.
NICE-medium stiff flex-quick response, magne traction edges-make it east coast ice.slush worthy, the aspen+paulownia core is lightweight w/ just enough pop-and fiberglass wrap gives a smooth consistent flex. |
EXCLUSIVE ALERT:
Backcountry X Burton Promised Land Splitboard
When we first tried split boarding (hiking up a mountain in ski mode, then hooking up latches and cruising (wiping out) down the mountain in a heavy snowboard configuration-back in the day-thoughts of all the insurance lawyers in our family-came to mind...and forbidding their kids to partake-just like tackle football. Ahem.
Jump ahead a decade +
WOW-the new split boards by collabs aforementioned- PROMISED LAND splitboard is so upgraded-it's practically a new sport.
THINK: directional camber floats while tail-sinks in the powder with setback stance-(turn help)...carbon highlights enhance responses and the wood core lightens it up and makes the uphill trek easier... PLUS the medium flex (6/10) for high speed flexibility-and directional swallowtail shape = way more fun ride-that cruises the flat spots too... and the split channel mount is completely adjustable.
men's +
women' s versions.
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| easy to install-strap in-out-pivot bindings. and the skins -rolled up at the top- come in color choices and traction choices. |
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| Bonus upper body workout-removing the skins -prior to attaching together the skis.... |
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| Attached bindings in snowboard mode-takes like a minute. That's with gloves on. Reminded us of the ease of our beloved K2 clickers. |
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| Hardware latches-have greatly improved over the years to say the least -and lightened up! |
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