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Best Gadgets, Gear, Footwear, Clothes that can multi-task for  outdoor camping-to indoor city life. KELTY-camping gear and backpacks from Boulder...reaches out to the millennial with everyday gear -that looks stylish -not the most tricked out tech gear-but in reality they're not going to scale Mt Everest-they're rocking' out to tunes at Coachella-maybe camping out in a tent or RV, making day trips under big blue skies. New slogan #BuiltToWander   gets that... Part One-Beyond the tees/cut-offs/board shorts: KRIMSON KLOVER, MOUNTAIN KHAKIS, BERGANS, FJÄLLRÄVEN Wearing fashionable apparel from outdoor brands has become, for selfie promoting types- Instagram opportunities for 'what to wear'- when attending outdoor events. Patron Saint=Kate Moss at the Glastonbury festival (2005) and Hunter boots . via GIPHY stevetrippygif.blogspot.com-source Krimson Klover -out of Boulder Co.-tops and frocks-in the prettiest prints in cotton/wool/viscoise/rayon/spandex bl...

NAU, HELLY HANSEN,  FJÄLLRÄVEN, MOUNTAIN KHAKIS , BERGANS of NORWAY,  CAUSE even mild winters have their frigid moments ... via GIPHY source reddit.com Eco minded NAU-uses sustainable fabrics+ repurposed down for it cozy outerwear selections-that deliver in mountain town to sleek urban style.

OR/SLC-NYC So mutes made of the PANTONE colors of the year...esp. 2016s---but we didn't see much evidence of any of those choices...from outdoors-fitnes companies Spring '16 offerings.  Assume fast fashion delivering those= pale rose quartz and serenity blue shades with their efforts-like H&M Sport. Some tonal highlights: ORANGE-in see me bright, toasty burnt, pretty pale... Icebreaker WHITE SIERRA -Trabagon Color Blocked  (and also offers a solid orange) Rain Shell-w/ Teflon® fabric protection, waterproof and fully seam taped, chin guard, adjustable hood, waterproof secure front pockets, back yoke w/ mesh venting, adjustable cuffs, one hand quick draw hem, new flavor-from GU  Energy Gel-SALTED CARAMEL FUROSHIKI wrapped upper on Vibram outsole-sophisticated Asian style...reminds us of Japanese designer  Issye Miyake UTNE Short-stretchy-with plenty of rockets, quick drying...belt loops always help! in pumpkin/dandelion BERGAN...

NYC/SLC INCASE-Kelly Slater, PACSAFE, LOWEPRO, L.L. BEAN-Scott Wescott, BERGANS of Norway, GRIP Handbags, BE BRILLIANT BAGS Capturing a moment - seems like an activity-that occurs few million/second. Accordingly, what a better gift than protection for the tricked out drones mounted action options, DSLRs, state-of-the-art mirrorless-and plain ole' ubiquitous smartphones that safely transport those recorders of life on and off planet earth. INCASE-has a slew of urban slick looking haulers -including a few cool collabs with athletes-that of COURSE-are for GoPro cameras. Surfer Kelly Slater and INCASE -have gift ready "action packed bundle"...including highly functional Camera Pro backpack...with quick access padded and mesh side +interior compartments, easy access large volume, customizable main compartment, adjustable straps, and durable fabric construction for riders of water waves or snow. comes ....with additional padded zip accessory organizer, GoPro cover...

SLC/NYC Part 7   Bergans of Norway ,  Big Agnes ,  Black Diamond ,  Dare 2b ,  Eddie Bauer ,  Filson ,  Hoka One One ,  InCase ,  La Sportiva ,  Life Factory , LL Bean ,  Mountain Hardwear ,  SKEA ,  Smith Optics , Tilley Endurables, SWIX,  Toad&Co. ,  Turtle Fur ,  Vans , Watson's,  Wolverine  1000 Mile, DAKINE The reds, indigos, and violet 'sections' of the ROGIBIV -are universally flattering on all skin tones...even makeup types know this -lavender is a best selling eye shadow color for a reason. In outdoor apparel and accessories...there was a wide range of shades in this group-some with blue undertones-some with reds...often paired with the spectrum opposite green-as trim. Black Diamond : women's Deployment Hybrid Jacket $249.00 in Nightshade-mid layer or up top-made with Bluesign® certified Schoeller® stretch woven nylon w/ NanoSphere™ technology, Primaloft® silver ...