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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...

 WALLS, WRANGLER, CRAFT BY LEE, MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR, TONIA DEBELLIS, KRIMSON KLOVER Lighter outer wear pieces and knits  that are all layer friendly are a smart wardrobe way to deal with winter temperature swings...without breaking the budget. WALLS -takes on Carhatt with workwear attire that works off-duty too....V intage Duck Barn Jacket with premium 10oz duck fabric that is sanded and stonewashed-for a weathered effect-that in reality can stand up to the weather too. $121.99-style points with cord collar...and plenty of pockets adjustable cuffs-practical.  Vintage lined duck pants  $51.99 Buffalo plaid lining, right leg pocket, hammer loop on left leg and utility  loop on waistband... Crafted by Lee at TARGET Dreamsoft® denim -is softer than traditional denim with an extra smooth hand feel. Now with Lycra® beauty fiber for great shape retention. The jackets...in harbor blue-horizon-true value versions of this classic silhouette....with span...

SLC/NYC Accessories that we wear everyday...easiest way to add some pop to any ensemble...and it is no surprise that the woven multi-tasking outdoors' socks-especially those MADE IN THE U S A ---are the best on the market, period -in terms of make, fit and DESIGN!!!! via GIPHY and make great cat toys Highlights: WIGWAM wowed us with their graphic back/white tubular efforts...( review ) ---takes a playful approach to these high knit ski/snowboard socks from the new MONSTERS COLLECTION....   A 4th generation family owned company-WIGWAM...owns it own factories and machines-which partially explains the huge assortment of casual, sport, outdoor, tactical, and work socks for sale...for everyone, including the pint-sized. Pictured...Snow Monster-comfy cozy-has a light cushioned sole for protection-made of merino wool blend wicks moisture away, naturally anti-odor, Aimed at the snow sporty types but the fit is so terrific-and so-slip design...we wear these under jeans for e...

DARE2B, HELLY HANSEN, ADIDAS, SMARTWOOL, KRIMSON KLOVER, WHITE SIERRA Obvs from this pic-how Black/White jacket pops out amidst a slew of bright primary colors-and even all black. Slicker, sleeker and more sophisticated...taken at DARE2B booth - Outdoor Retailer F/W 2016/17. The Black Label Collection -front women's Shade Out jacket, next-all black Men's Shadow Side jacket and Shadow Side pants=label's most premium collection to date. AEP Kinematics-brand's waterproof tech., wool like fabric insulation, metallic zippers (snazzy diagonal eye-catching), deep collared hood construction, endothermic performance via wool lining, airflow-Oxyflow ventilation system vent to stuff when on the go. White -and black in winter outerwear always looks polished-luxurious for apparel-aimed at urbanites as well as the mountain bound. Although not easy to keep sparkling clean (in the former locale)...or to see during a snow swirling storm (the later)...the tonal duo-with emphas...

OR/SLC-NYC Outdoor lifestyle-urban wear that travels...feature ethnic-indigenous prints-in total or as trim details...reflects the world wide destination of its wearer. Mountain Khakis-of course makes fab fitting khakis in that dusty fav-but has some feminine frills for the ladies that are as easy to wear-including this printed sleeveless frock -flatters all figures-EMMA DRESS $75 EDDIE BAUER ...ikat -like print as front panels-in fitness capri...side solid black panels flatter  -visual wise-and really, what women wants added 5lbs that all around prints bring on? KRIMSON KLOVER wins the GOLD MEDAL for its prints -including this -ethnic diamond tunic-cotton/viscose WHIMSICAL..airy and light-eyelet fabrics and hand drawn---begs for a summer breeze Loved this sheer eyelet-by Eddie Bauer -don't see this sheer textile too much in the outdoors world. SO PRETTY ICEBREAKER ...New Zealand merino wool -functional blends get arty in SS16 graphic co...

SIA SNOWDOWN Media Event, NYC Part 5 Powder Room-Trilogy Collection Gamble Jacket in carnation...20k/10k w/ Outlast® waterproof/breathable-using Outlast  technologies Snowboard and action sports apparel labels-the Canadian- Ripzone™ and Powder Room™---are new to us-so -all looks fresh -but apparently there's a re-design of the company branding for this year's efforts. First up were jackets from the they, high performing Triology™ Collection using Outlast® technology for moisture management/temperature controlling par excellence...meaning ability to store excess heat and 'return it' when the wearer needs it-like when sitting on a freezing cold chair lift that's stalled cause someone was updating their FB page instead of getting off the lift. Triolgy-Altitude 20K waterproof/10k breathable Other collections-the X5™ inspired by team riders---insulated using Primaloft® Eco insulation (made form re-cycled plastic)-with Canadian heritage ref...