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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! 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 Mons Royale The Merino Experience one piece is made from the finest New Zealand wool 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...

Whether travel destinations are a metro stop at an urban beach, a do it in a day packed dirt hike, or a leisurely cobble stone stroll... smaller niche brands of carry-alls deliver multi-task haulers for summer  get-aways. via GIPHY (source YouTube.com) COTOPAXI repurposes quality remnant material scraps for these fab colorful daypacks...unique, durable and affordable. LUZON DEL DIA 18L Backpack (11oz)  GRANITE GEAR aka Go Where You Gotta Go water tough urban slick RIFT-2 packs (26L, 32L) come with Gear-Tec tricot lined padded personal electronics sleeve. Rift-2 RIFT-2 pretty cool looking -and like all Granite Gear backpacks...center of gravity of the pack is ideal features include Rift Tab Quick access main compartment, barrier zipper tricot lined pocket for valuables,  heavy duty tarpaulin material, compression molded back panel, high density EVA foam shoulder harness, multi-pocket organizer, hydration ready port-3 color options. FJÄLLRÄVE...

Part 5 ADIDAS, THE NORTH FACE, COTOPAXI Lightweight, functional high performance wear---for a variety of activities...including the everyday kind that doesn't challenge or try to "conquor' the outdoors-wearers are just in it . ADIDAS TERREX AGRAVIC PRIMALOFT JACKET jacket...has that elastic cuffs on sleeves/hem of varsity-bomber jackets that been around for dozens of years BUT-all 21st century state of the art everything else...  weather tough Pertex Quantum® GL- DWR lightweight strong fabric holds in Primaloft Gold (80g) insulation allow for durability, stretch and warmth. Interesting color too....and that stitch pattern made from reflective yarn providing 360º of visibility !!!!   With pack it pocket. Men's version joined now with women's ($299)-new for F/W 2016. AHHHH .... Adidas Outdoors-Gym Wear-harks back to the fab 80s tracksuits with the iconic double side stripes.  Surprised more of the outdoors collection does not incorporate this signatur...