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Five:Ten, Sebago, Altra Running, Danner, OluKai, Helly Hansen, DZR, Hollowrock, Ridgemont Outfitters Essentials for motoring travelers... Pitching tents in  remote locales accessed by dirt roads- or driving along well worn pavements to outdoor cabins or campgrounds -and everything in between (say, en plain air music festivals)...outdoor life experienced in a car/RV-is an American tradition. via GIPHY And there's no better time than late summer or Fall for hittin' the trail... Take along= multi-tasking, functional essentials to take along for the ride... Part One: The Kicks=Urban Performance-Outdoor Lifestyle Hiking, climbing and cool looking urban kicks-by Five:Ten . Sure, better known parent Adidas is the hot label-but we prefer the functionality of these-with the brand's proprietary STEALTH sticky rubber outsoles (grip galore-for technical edging and durability) plus comfy arched footbed, reinforced toe caps, breathable, perforated upper-and kinda mid-cut hit...

Part One FIVE TEN, CHAOS HEADWEAR, SANUK, TEVA, NATIVE SHOES The 'it' color story of summery attire -from sports performance kicks to luxury comfort sandals-is the absence thereof, really. Bold black and bright white tones-by themselves in as a fitting duo, nab the highest honors for footwear that functions - and pairs well with any attire-any occasion. Highlights:                                             via GIPHY Five Ten Approach shoes-double as sport worthy light hiking+casual kicks--- with that Adidas owned style cred going on too---versatile-and functional- that can grip boulders-indoors and out - cue the brand's proprietary Stealth rubber...as well as hug the wet sidewalks of a rainy city street, Fit note-for rock climbing-should be snug-for walking around-we ditch the socks for a looser fit. Pictured Urban Approach $80-perforated leather/canvas upper-sybthe...

AEROSOLES, L.L. BEAN, FIVE TEN, SUPERFEET via GIPHY Relate to the above? Check out new Spring styles that seriously merge comfort with style that won't have ou begging for flip-flops asap. AEROSOLES ' #FASHIONTHATFEELSGOOD has a fairly new shoe designer-who win win win-takes this brands comfort to a whole new stylish level for Spring 2017...which is delivering soon. Girl Talk $79 suede closed toe suede hybrid-sandals-mules...gold strips-back zipper-one of our favs from the media preview.

Part 3 ALTRA, BIRKENSTOCK, FORSAKE, CHACO, TREDAGAIN,  WOLVERINE 1000 MILE X SAUCONY, FREEWATERS, FIVE TEN, SKECHERS Athletic/Comfort footwear companies-makers of sneakers for running/sports on dirt, mountains, or watery endeavors and healthy sandals that coddle...are offering up lifestyle choices for the already wearing their brand types AND people looking for that comfort technology in an everyday wear. High fashion dressy versions-these are not...instead most looks border on the line between weekday work and weekend playable styles. And that's practically ok all the time...except for rarely worn fancy attire anyway ... Highlights: Altra   Dessert Boot- offers a comfortable yet dressier-premium leather upper- take on their fab award winning running shoes. Using the brand's own dual EVA midsole with A-Bound™top layer and FootPod™ outsole -on the signature cushioned Zero Drop™ platform and Footshape™ toe box-allows toes to splay- feet to naturally move the way it sh...

Part 2 MERRELL, FIVE TEN, ALTRA, HI-TEC Pops of color-in laces and outsoles...upper trims with metallic shine, quilted tops or in good ole' full grain leather -durably welted hiker hybrids and waterproof boots are practical for all week wear-ideal for urban dwellers with limited closet space and budgets. MERRELL 's retro hikers in the Waitsfield Collection-including pictured  the SUGARBUSH XCD Waterproof (there's a guy version too)...hails the company's 35th year anniversary with bright blue laces-a brand signature color-but tech featurs-bringing these kicks into the 21st century. FIVE TEN -has a new approach shoe collection...that brings a snazzy urban influence to this bunch of kicks-from the now Adidas owned company that invented this category of footwear. IMO-appeals to climbers, cross fit types as well as Yeezy addicted wearers- with the hydrophobic water worthy Eddy $100 (also an Eddy Pro $120 with an exo skeleton)- eye candy mix of breathable  upp...

via GIPHY source: youtube.com More fun in the sun-and in a pool-and on a beach, and in the backyard...toys, gadgets and accessories that get you and your essentials there...for a splashing good time. COLOR ME LIME why should it surprise us that L.L. Bean  has a sand/snow dinosaur (pictured) $29.95 and Yeti molds  for the ultimate sculpture under the sun.  Plus outdoor-backyard lawn games like horseshoe, croquet and archery sets=  FUN MONSTER iSPORT Freedom Wireless Bluetooth on ear headphones -with reflective pops...lets you dial volume up/down, answer calls, move tracks forward/back in a tough durable, sweat proof and water tough manner. USD-micro USB cable for charging, anti microbial cleaning cloth, and travel pouch included $199.95 A day at the beach, or in the park-any workouts with smartphones require waterproof protection for that NOW life essential no matter if all data is backed up in the CLOUD. FITLETIC-maker of every race belt we own...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Not a climber? No these are not kid shoes...but the award winning  Team VXi-"lightest performance competition available" weighing in at what else...5.10 ounces. TEAM VXI in neon/charcoal="Maximum friction with much lower forces" Mi6 Stealth rubber- high friction, increased sensitivity-plus Clarino upper, arch support and Smedging™ technology. Made in the USA(!) and available November 2013   $170 glove-like fit Brand of the Brave   Five Ten stakes its firm grasp on the climbing market-and mountains worldwide with its proprietary rubber compounds-used on its footwear to flexibly (and reliably) grip like no other. In all conditions on different terrains. The game changer-in particular-the sticky, durable, cushioning/shock absorbing Stealth Mi6. Important when scaling cliffs...and mountain biking steep trails. No doubt a reason giant Adidas acquired the company. And also interesting-the way many barefoot running shoes are constr...