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"IT' bags for Fall-no longer seem relevant ...because what most people really end up carrying-most of the time-are either spacious tote bags-or smaller back packs -the size that don't scale Mt. Everest. via GIPHY For cooler temps-swap out the white/beige canvas classics for more weather tough textiles and darker tones... L.L. Beans Hunter canvas open tote and iconic boat haulers are seen all over the world, where ever we go! .Adding to the sturdy last forever bags-darker tones-like this Maine Warden's Tote bag currently available in Olive drab...$59 (can be monogramed too). The details=made of tough 1200 denier shell w/ thermoplastic and - ez clean lining keeps contents dry, an extra layer on the bottom,  adjustable shoulder straps and zipped top...and that IF&W shield is same one Maine Game Warden's have on their uniform. Fjällräven's Kanken backpacks are super popular in the USA-but in a lot of Western Europe we visited this past summ...

 Iconic Practical Style Gets Stylish via GIPHY Inspiration... L.L.Bean Introduces Small Batch Bean Boots  – L.L.Bean has several new limited edition Bean Boot designs made in their Lewiston and Brunswick, Maine factories...with nifty upper colors and outsole tones for practical style that wears well with anything from casual apparel to rtw dressier threads...as seen all over the FALL 2017 Runway show catwalks. “After 105 years of perfecting the original, we’re rolling out one-of-a-kind small batch editions of the L.L.Bean Boot, meticulously hand-crafted in Maine, just like the original...” the company said in an email we recently got. .  The spring small batch is available now and includes the 8” boot in plum leather upper and in dark ash upper with brick red sole (pictured above second and third from front, respectively)  and the 6” boot with field olive leather upper and sail orange sole (better seen pictured below, 2nd from left).  Th...

AHHHH..... via GIPHY  Rainy, snowing, sunny and warm- a typical February week ...calls for adaptable footwear that multi-tasks in one week's worth of weather...highlights from new early Spring deliveries that fit the climate challengers. Some Picks: stylish slip-on skimmers ($79) made of waterproof rubber just like their fab duckboots= L.L. Bean with slip-resistant outsole, anti-odor lining, EVA midsole for all day comfort-can even see padded footbed with nice looking plaid pattern..

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.

I nside or out...children's toys/clothing-gets more colorful and creative every year...whether tech-y-ed out or not. AHHHH....21st century birthdays-have its pluses! Part 2 L.L. Bean,  OBERMEYER, TRANSPAK, CHAOS HEADWEAR,  HANGAR COUTURE,SIMS SNOWBOARDS, ALUMINATI SKATEBOARDS, NEVER SUMMER LONGBOARDS-SNOWBOARDS, COGNITOYS, LOST MY NAME, NUMBERS ALIVE, HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER,  kids of all ages-in snowy spots-L.L Bean Snow Saucer -$49.95 lightweight to haul back up the hill (3lbs8oz) and durable-non slip foam interior provides traction L.L.Bean Snow Tube XL $149.95 (also in regular size)-semi-rigid polyurethane base good for packed or fluffy snow-sturdy handles and built in tow strap makes it easy to carry and haul up a hill...super durable rugged shell protects inner tube...and available in FUN colors/prints OBERMEYER has a slew of on trend and tech fabric-perfomance-well made-toddlers-teen jackets/pants/mid-layers for winter fun. Bonus the "I-Grow" ...

OR/SL/NYC Year round protectors-hot hats are sun shielders and style statements -that come in so many materials and flattering shapes-there's a enhancing topper for everyone on planet earth...for every occasion. FOR travels and outdoor-active endeavors, hats that pack well and stand up to the elements...are delivering for Spring 2016-with sweet details, fun textiles and performance features...that keep wearer's actually cool -as well as looking cool. PISTIL DESIGNS woven rafia fedoras ad wide brims-have printed bands that pick up the color straws...and inside-comfy moisture wicking band... With dozens of sunny styles to chose from... Turtle Fur had a whole booth-including these these cool trucker  caps-with open weave black backs...with fashionable fronts-metal detail on  linen like uppers with embroidery flourish. wide brim trucker style cap hats flatter most face shapes...linen with metal detail and embroidery with open black mesh backs TURTLE FU...

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...