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I nside or out...children's toys/clothing-gets more colorful and creative every year...whether tech-y-ed out or not. AHHHH....21st century birthdays-have its pluses! Part 2 L.L. Bean,  OBERMEYER, TRANSPAK, CHAOS HEADWEAR,  HANGAR COUTURE,SIMS SNOWBOARDS, ALUMINATI SKATEBOARDS, NEVER SUMMER LONGBOARDS-SNOWBOARDS, COGNITOYS, LOST MY NAME, NUMBERS ALIVE, HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER,  kids of all ages-in snowy spots-L.L Bean Snow Saucer -$49.95 lightweight to haul back up the hill (3lbs8oz) and durable-non slip foam interior provides traction L.L.Bean Snow Tube XL $149.95 (also in regular size)-semi-rigid polyurethane base good for packed or fluffy snow-sturdy handles and built in tow strap makes it easy to carry and haul up a hill...super durable rugged shell protects inner tube...and available in FUN colors/prints OBERMEYER has a slew of on trend and tech fabric-perfomance-well made-toddlers-teen jackets/pants/mid-layers for winter fun. Bonus the "I-Grow" ...

SUNBLOCKING of all UVA/UVB/UVC rays -is critical year round- SMITH Optics makes some of the techies' worthiest, lightest+scratch resistant shades on the market (Techlite)-shatterproof tough+serious clarity- distortion free -polarized sunglasses (ChromaPop™ polarized lenses) with wide field of vision, repels grease an other stuff, plus anti-reflective. SUPER important when going from bright sunlight to darker areas on the road/mountain (Carbonic) NYC/SLC Just for fun cyclists...may or may not,  know no off-season...but dedicated age group athletes...def. train year round. SOME season-less gifts for THAT workout warrior... Shock absorption by SMITH -ventilated, lightweight cycle helmets-for high and low impact moments. Fully integrate with sunglasses (and snow version with goggles)...the Forefront and road race worthy Overtake -maximum ventilation+aero-dynamics-best in class protection AEROCORE™ construction featuring Koroyd-less EVA foam-seance lightweight and anti-c...

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...

NYC PREVIEW: SEIRUS , TRANSPACK At the hottest time of the year can be an odd time to focus on northern hemisphere winter needs…but the recently past coldest season -was that COLD…that we had no trouble seeing/wanting insulating/warming options ahead of time. Highlights: pictured-Seirus HeatTouch Ignite Mitten $374.99-Ladies S-M-L Seirus the company resides in sunny San Diego…but manages to conjure up cold weather essential solutions where it's needed-for face, neck,  hands and feet, New for 2014…HEATTOUCH™ rechargeable mitts and gloves…with 3 settings offering between-2-6 hours of warmth….fired up with a tiny sliver of a battery that is barely noticeable-an advantage over other heated products in the market. tiny sliver of a battery…credit card size HEATTOUCH™ INFERNO™ leather insulated glove available now--the HEATOUCH™ IGNITE delivers soon---one hand pull cinch and cuff and buckle adjustment at wrist, Flexible Fusion™ back panel warms the entire back ...