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ATHLETE -OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS: Portable Hydration

Part 3: Portable Human Carry Options for the long distance or races ... safe options for BYO LifeStraw by Westergaard, Osprey Dyna Series, Nalgene, Aladdin Earthscape™ Collection via GIPHY source imgur.com A must for adventurers -these LIFESTRAW STEEL lightweight (5.6oz) sipping straws are ideal for ultra marathoners/hikers/bikers and of course, travelers--offering complete confidence in water sipped from nature's sources like mountain streams... t he 2-stage filtration process removes bacteria and protozoa and reduces organic chemical matter and chlorine. Plus comes apart for easy cleaning later on and the filter capsule is replaceable. Added bonus-water tastes delicious...BPA Free and no  chemicals used.  BONUS:  Follow the Liters  program, for every LifeStraw product sold, a child in a developing country receives clean, safe drinking water for an entire school year. LIFESTRAW two stage  BPA free water bottle...available i...

NEW GEAR= GREAT GIFTS

OSPREY PACKS, CAMELBAK, SEIRUS, SLINGFIN,  Why does it seem like all our our gear -seems outdated...maybe because it is! Gifts for those heading outdoors-no matter the pace...always appreciated especially when this new stuff is just so cool. via GIPHY SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT Hydration Systems from name brands Osprey and Camelbak-for  day hikers-trail running ultra-marathoners-and bikers...boast bounce free sips-and a lot of them. OSPREY --hydration  compartment accessed handy dual zip-inside  dedicated compartment/band prevents reservoir from sloshing around..on hip belt-more compartments provide super easy access plus hip belt-zip compartment is handy and shift the weigh. Reflective pops...NOTE Duro 15 (pictured $140) and Dura-are gender specific-available early  2017

GIFTS GRADS (and DADS) -Backpacks/Luggage -Adventures

Part 2: Backpacks/Luggage-for the experiences of life's adventures For grads (or dads) ready to take off for distant shores...or finally moving all the stuff out of their parents' houses/apartments...multi-functional---versatile haulers that are tough, durable---are just the right size for overhead compartments (who wants to check it???) via GIPHY source reddit.com ... or human backs ! how cool is this... GOAL ZERO integrated seamless NOMAD 7 solar panel built into this Gregory Baltoro 75 GZ backpack...$429. The lid is magnetic FLIP 10 battery-and the pack itself has loads of practical features-like a wide U zip panel access, integrated rain cover, sleeping bag compartment with removable divider, removable shock locks for poles etc, and a Weather shield pocket, 2 side mounted zip compartments and side water bottle holder Granite Gear- reticu-lite collection -durable carry-alls have articulated  die-cut foam pattern that minimizes weight-made of repelaweave...

TRAVEL ON-APPAREL/HAULERS- GOING PLACES F/W 2015

 SLC/OR-NYC Outdoors and urban destinations-when the mode of transport leans towards putting one foot in front of the other -have travellers needing lightweight, pack down, versatile -easy clean- apparel that layers well...and smart looking carry-alls that functionally can-carry a lot-for all-day jaunts-when scampering back to a hotel room, camp site etc...is not happening. Some Highlights- that work... CRAGHOPPERS wants you to "Discover Your World" in its new Pro Life Series-practical, technical super-light and waterproof, warm and protective packable insulated outerwear. CRAGHOPPERS    stretchy, windproof and warm with DWR finish-compact quick drying synthetic-ACCESS COMPRESS LITE JACKET, hood with one hand adjusters, visible pops, elasticized hem, full length zip with inner zip guard stuffsack---  unzip for pocket to stuff coat in... CRAGHOPPERS  - COMPRESSLITE MAX Jacket, polyester w/ DWR finish, synthetic fill is compressible w...