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Embracing experiences over more stuff...travelers on your gift list will appreciate these destination enhancing selections--- for the going outdoors types -SLUMBERJACK -uses new   Kryptek®’s cutting edge camo pattern   - very cool. Tactical backpacks range in size and price from abut $75-$224.95---with roomy main compartment, hydration compatible, side pockets and attachment straps for gear for urban bound wants rugged and style-Wolverine 1000 Mile sturdy haulers are worthy accessories to the premium 1000 Mile shoe collection! Pictured: the RAMBLER  made of heavy duty waxed cotton+Horween Chromexcel  leather trim/handles+removable-adjustable shoulder strap, canvas lining, solid hardware zips-interior+exterior pockets $398 accessible luxury...for women love this plush white backpack-available online from  LUANA ITALY HANDBAGS -practical silhouette perfect for urban  traveling-$578 one of our fav ROARK REVIVAL -a  fairly new men's lif...

Camo Selections:  Fjallraven, Bergans of Norway, Chaos, Carhatt, Mountain Khakis, Project, Smith Optics, Strong Volt, Ariat, Pakems, Sperry, Wolverine  OR/SLC Outdoor Retailer -encompassed the hunting bunch once again---though to a lesser extent then the Shots show--- but still very present- as camo prints have always been popular... in either the licensed form (Real Tree, Mossy Oak, Multi-Cam-military)...or increasingly-in creative interpretations thereof-like we see in the NYC subway... middle schooler...rockin' blue/grey/black camo print with pop of green. Bonus points...a notebook and pen How popular is this print nowadays? Major fashion writers gushed about the new Army camo...we doubt that spend their off hours at target practice... camo skinny jeans...black/grey/blue LRG top-not strictly camo-but inspired by-love this by Lifted Research Group-skateboard tinged lifestyle brand  Some Highlights: Fjäjräven jacket  Scandina...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Part 10 Taking its cue from couture-and 3D printing---there has been a growing trend to allow customers to customize their outdoor/athletic purchases beyond moldable insoles…(like  TYR googles  to Adidas Springblade running shoes )---or to seriously limit the numbers of items…usually because of the hand made, labor intensive aspect of the product. HAVE IT YOU WAY-Limited Editions Highlights: Fours day of labor-to create each Kritipur Sweater Jacket $249... Sherpa Adventure Gear hand knit Kritipur Sweater Jacket/hoodies-are numbered and signed…and fantastic. Limited to 500-all sport inner labels -pictured above. The cozy Primaloft One insulation and non-chafing fleece collar lining-the finishing touches-done by machine--- Sherpa Mountain Gear-also serves up serious attire for those scaling the mountains-made in the company's Nepal locale-custom made. $1200 ...

Salt Palace, Outdoor Retailer Utah Part 4 Sherpa Adventure Gear, Dansko, Redington, Bearpaw, Baffin, Pakems, Sperry Topsiders, Rider's, Birki's Much has been written about the outdoors' oriented apparel and footwear multi-tasking as casual lifestyle pieces...or in the case of some labels like NAU, functioning as street ready clothes, too. Some items we thought might work... Kipu Tee-Spring 2014 color option Performance wear tops-not a new category by any means---are manufactured by scores of labels. One of our female favs- in terms of cut and style-making a top we really do wear around town-is  Sherpa Adventure Gear . The Kipu Tee's diagonal seams, pretty print inserts, flattering v-neck, bright color options (some available  NOW )=look good, fit well and also manage to wick away sweat/UPF 30+, anti-microbial and keep us cool via a stretchy, soft IceFil® fabric... Bonus points for the size range available...XS-XL. Considering we are fairl...