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SOLID ON-White, Brown, Performance/Outdoor Wear/Gear 2015 Part 3

Outdoor Retailer/SIA/NYC Bergans of Norway, Big Agnes, EMU, Filson, Grundens, LL Bean, Mountain Khakis, OOFOS, OTBT, Seirus Innovation, Vans, Vibram Most Fall/Winter apparel and gear-assumes snow = white is rarely seen for backcountry destined items -  visibility being a key factor . For fashion separates and accessories- imo-white looks 'fresh' if not exactly mass transit/ urban friendly. WHITE Seirus Innovation HEATWAVE+ original dual stage heating system-Neofleece back-added warmth, brushed Heatwave palm, reflective Heatwave on inside back, soft wicking lining-gloves that defy the cold. GRUNDENS -fisherman style chapeau---in the signature rubber-extra wide brim +welded water ditch leads off the wet weather, adjustable chin strap sizes s-xl At this point-practically everyday yields an 'athleisure' launch...outdoor brands are not this fashion-y but could be....we like how this l/s white top blends sheer with solid--- ...

GREY: SOLID On Colors Performance Athletic Wear/Gear Part 2

Outdoor Retailer, SIA, NYC Adidas Outdoors, Big Agnes, Craghoppers, Khombu, LL Bean, OOFOS,Wear, Quicksilver, Roxy, Sombrio, Sperry Topsiders, Voormi, Watson's, Yeti The shades of grey are a cliché ---but this neutral color---delivering in cooler to warmer tones -look great on their own-or with accent trims from neons to navy. Go Grrrls ...Snoop Dogg knows ...a locker room secret psycher for the women's Lacrosse team where we swim- ALSO  color visuals on how well grey, black and white look altogether YETI  Coolers-the Hopper leakproof, puncture resistant- portable soft sided cooler-2 sizes available $299...$349 SOMBRIO  Mountain Bike Gravity Collection-Charger Shorts for racers-376g light...4 way stretch, DWR finish, locking zip fly with hidden snaps+velcro, Sombrio™waistband retention system, front zip pocket + lift pass retention cord, seamless crotch panel, sturdy seam construction + bar tack stitching throughout stress zones...good t...

Outdoor Wear/Gear-SOLID ON:Navy+Black Part 1

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...