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Part 4 There's a variable vertical limit for concert goers--- via GIPHY ha ha especially after "...having a bottle of vodka..." Some options for comfy seating -camp furniture - beyond the blanket on a hard ground-are lightweight, portable and aimed at festival flocks who plan on spending time int he great outdoors. Possibly our fav company for outdoor lifestyle... SNOW PEAK' s Asian aesthetic of simplified beauty...includes this multi-tasking lounger-surprisingly lightweight. Kelty -re-invigorating what we call the casual camper-outdoorsy -portable coolers, tents, haulers can be transported easy enough-in the Festival Essentials  including the above folding cooler + Built to Wander Collections.

SNOW PEAK, AVALANCHE, CRAGHOPPERS Part 2 Outdoor lifestyle labels are getting very stylish these days-beyond their technical features- granted ...but Japanese label- Snow Peak...always embraced the beauty aesthetic---a winning combo of Asian simplicity and European sophistication. Matagi Riders Jacket $2000-made of 100% Mouton-3 pockets, lapel snap buttons-a keeper!

29 Spring Street/NYC WHERE: Westerlind Retail Store -a curated urban outdoor emporium (sea, mountain and home goods)... sells some of our fav apparel/accessories brands-including their own, Grundens rainwear, Snow Peak and Japan's hard to find here Ficouture... Ficouture Tool Bag $300 ....hosted Teva's Arrowood WP launch-a stylish boot (mid $160 and low $120-$140 W/M versions) with the comfort of the acclaimed sandals-with FloatLite™ technology-new foam construction that's both light and durable, with PU sockliner (removable), full grain leather uppers, waterproof, and rubber outsole inserts...multi-tasks as a good traveling, easy hiking kick.

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...

SLC/NYC Practical long-lasting lights that attach easily to something-have gotten industrially clever design-wise---so much so-imo these lights would do just as well in a city posh loft- as well as the great outdoors. NITE IZE, UCO, BAREBONES, SNOW PEAK DESIGNS Yet another smart adaptable durable NiteIze wonder product...High/Low/Strobe/Signal  BugLit™ LED Micro Flashlight-'tentacles' (moldable NiteIze gear ties) wrap around ez...with lightweight S-Biner clip. 50 ft range-one mile visibility. UCO hangs up at lot of LED light gadgets at OR - including original Candle Lanterns -now available in multiple sizes Multi-tasking UCO LED lights...charger-flashlight combos-rechargeable too we like how comfy these UCO headlights are...manages NOT to leave a dent in the forehead via bulky hard hinges---not a preferred look for sure.  A-45 $29.99 (lightest) and pictured A-120   $39.99 (brightest) 120 lumens with red light for night vision. HEAVEN-tha...

Psychedelic colors-skate-street influences KREIG CLIMBING ...chalk bags Croakies ...60s RULE-acid rock, peace signs, tie dye swirls...artisan belts are fun Artist created -thematic patterns- Flower Power, Water Nation, Dreamland, True Love, Treehouse, Bamboo, One World, Spirit Desert, Peace (signature)- SAK ROOTS haulers-shoulder bags, backpacks, convertibles, rollers, zipped pouches. wallets, shoes, accessories and rain boots-prints are amazing -on durable tough fabric, leather trims...make a statement when traveling--- SAK ROOTS  Asian motifs...for the cool guys.. ROARK REVIVAL carries on that ON THE ROAD-tradition with a "Strange Daze In A Hanoi Haze---Vietnam inspired separates...  exotic florals - native plants and transporting scenery-wonderfully rendered in sun faded tones. Well Done...even less the gonzo journalist inspiration. Poppy Dreams in RED...vibrant green and red field of poppies of Son La province-jacket on the reverse...picture...

PART 2 Campers with limited provisions or all the space -ever -all NEED c lean-safe drinking water   ... and several sized portable purifying systems-are on the market, affordably...taking the guess work out of should we, or shouldn't... LifeStraw® filters started out offering an ultralight, backpack friendly straw water filter for easy safe drinking on the go, anywhere...and now has a high volume MISSION purifier with advanced ultra filtration membrane w/ a 0.02 micron pore size removing virtually all virus, bacteria and protozoa---filters up to 4750 gallons of water-as pictured above...every purchase ensures a child in Africa is provided with safe drinking water for a year. WIN WIN. LIFESTRAW Mission  $199.95 hangs from a tree...or wherever---roll-top dry bag has shoulder strap for ez carry and has fill marker windows to see water level ZEROWATER is sold in loads of mass merch places-including Target, Walmart---makes water pitches and these handy po...