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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" ...

 FELLER, OBERMEYER, RENEWAL WORKSHOP Hitting the streets or the slopes with style-privately owned brands deliver on the fashion function equation-superbly!!!! via GIPHY FELLER-founded by a fashion industry vet-has signature prints/patterns in weather tough waxed cotton including our top pic-this   SEATTLE CAPE $483 (with bold purple  lining=FUN) ...currently available on pre-order in solid and a print-though not the one pictured... NOW. OBSESSED 

Outdoor Retailer/SIA-NYC Performance-Athletic Apparel, Footwear+Gear: Armada Skis, ColdPruf, Dare 2B, Emu, Hoka One One, Icebreaker, Obermeyer, POC Sports, Polartec, Revo, Seirus Innovation, Snow Peak, Topo Designs, Transpack Research Survey says ...about 70-75% of purchase yays or nays are ruled by color, We def think that way...and for Fall/Winter 2015...in addition to print s + plaid s-there's plenty of solid stuff-tonal wise...in the 'basic' neutrals... from stitch to stitch-or tinged up with colorful trims. NAVY Surprised---we didn't see more navy in this season-BUT that came in the most recent Spring 2016 collections we just saw. (Later post). Snow Peak Design -clean Japanese aesthetic...quilted wind tough, insulated jogger style knickers-adjustable buckle waist, snap close+zipper, ribbed hem cuffs...we would't say figure flattering but cozy---like wearing a sleeping bag Collab= TOPO DESIGNS x GIRO -sha...

Water feature at City Creek Mall -SLC-encourages not complicated FUN!!!!!! Wearable technology that motivates kids to get moving- outdoors…nothing we think achieves this better than the enticement of recording it all ---enabling the next selfie generation the means to share their adventures---online somewhere. SONY ACTION CAM  is for capturing those on the go with the above pictured Live View Remote Kit $399.99 (other options also-including camera alone)….with lots of bells and whistles. Top features that impress adults, let alone techy kids who are wiz gamers- include Live-View Remote, WiFi and NFC connection for hands free remote control + smartphone viewing,  image stabilization (SteadyShot™), embedded GPS functionality, time/stamp -in multiple languages, media/battery indicator,  6 video modes including 1080/60p HD and 4x slo mo- and airplane mode, u ltra-wide pro worthy 170° Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens,  Exmor R® CMOS sensor for low light p...