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GIFTS for GRADS (and DADs): Equipment for Outdoor Adventures/Backyard-Rooftop BBQs

Part 3 Gear Gifts for Camping Adventures... festivals, city rooftops-parking lots, park grounds...anywhere in the great outdoors When Hurricane Sandy knocked out the electro for our un-outdoorsey acquaintances...their need for outdoor gear (and portable power) took on a whole new meaning. No wonder brands that sell-design stylish- functional equipment for under the bright daytime skies and starry nights cooking-grilling, sleeping and hanging out-are experiencing a sales pump-up.  People of all ages are experiencing outdoor festivals, day treks and even multi-day backpacking-less as an episode of Survivor...and more tricked out for comfort/convenience.  Stuff for the outdoors... HAMMOCKS .. .Eagle Nest Outfitters ...colorful tough durable options...for single or double snugglers...for outdoor snoozes or apartment building rooftop BBQs... Barebones- is a well designed 'glamping' brand...the multi-tasking Ultimate Tool for Living Better Outdoors -gardenin...

COOL TRENDS-Outdoor Retailer SS15 STAND-UP PB'S+WATER SHOES-Sperry,Rider, Chaco

...and DOGS, SMILES Pineview/SLC/UT Part 13 Beer, lobster rolls, and shoes-Sperry Top-Siders' genius (appreciated) promo effort on demo-day. Stand-up paddle boards dominated the watery means of fast faster transportation- with a few kayakers - to the ginormously popular SPERRY TOP-SIDER party boat---with the all-around ones good for beginners and transporting dogs/gear/kids, sturdy and lightweight inflatables, and spirited surf ready racers-all getting targeted demo rides to THE one very popular spot in the middle of Pineview Reservoir. on right Pt Breeze Oxford retro running style -very breakable w/ great arch support + traction $90, left-stylish cute Pt Breeze Skimmer $90-nylon +mesh uppers+lining-dries FAST. Like the toe bump added protection A follow-up appointment at the Salt Palace -showed off wet worthy shoes that not only work on boats' wooden-fiberglass decks of party boats-and the splashy SUPs+kayaks that want to get there (Adaptive Wave Siping™...