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Snow melting celebrations-outdoor products by L.L.Bean and Thermacell get the game on (and make great house gifts too). A classic nostalgic challenge...these made in the USA, hand forged Tournament Horseshoes  one of many games made easy by L. L. Bean $99 -comes with 2 solid steel stakes in a convenient wooden carving case. via GIPHY Another crowd fav-croquet...and yes -there is skill involved. Maine Coast Croquet Set with Stand $279-delivers-hardwood malets, stakes, and stand...nine wickets +6 color coordinated plastic balls PLUS GAME RULES.   via GIPHY                                          Heather vs Heather                            Patio Shield  ($24.99) comes in multiple colors NEW Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent works at push of a button via GIPHY Backya...

BOIRON, EDDIE BAUER, ThermaCELL, BERNARDO 1946, POOCHIEBOOTS Arctic dips in temps call for a focused list of must haves... via GIPHY BOIRON's homeopathic flu fighter Oscillococcinum -is fairly ubiquitous in the States now including mass market outlets and reigning retailer-Amazon. Just place sweetish dissolvable  pellets-comes in handy individual sized portions... under the tongue as soon as symptoms first appear -this truly natural way to heal-has been a household go-to -for decades, really, After the first dose (3 recommended, hours apart)-we find we need a nap..then wake up practically all healed. Really.  Hardcore insulated mittens- Eddie Bauer's hard core W's  Powder Search Touchscreen Mittens (on sale now $34.99)-are waterproof, breathable -with tipped thumb that has conductive material for tapping smartphones. Big cold weather plus-outside zip- for hand warmer inserts. 100 grams of ThermaFill™ insulation, tricot lining, adjustable cuffs- keeps cold out,...

What to bring when the accommodations are more grungy camp Burning Man...and NOT the glammy Bahamian yachts that was paid for ( grrrrr) ... via GIPHY source imgur.com Portable inflatable hammocks...take a load off... WIND POUCH GO  $79.99 or  WIND POUCH Lite ™ $55.00 that weighs only 2.6lbs with a pop-up head rest...m ade with durable Poly-HEX™ hexagonal ripstop polyester.  GCI Outdoors have portable camping/beach chairs- but for those nosebleed views...get better comfortably-for humans up to 250 lbs via Bleachback Lumbar Stadium Seat  w/ handy pouch pockets-single buckle bench attachment...3lbs-folds up for carry with a shoulder strap. $30

GEAR for outdoors-for mountain/lakes to ocean locales...Part 2 TENKARA USA, BOLLÉ Goggles, ThermaCELL Heated Insoles, YAKTRAX-BOA, RENOUN SKIS, OTTERBOX "I'm a going fishing...too..." TENKARA USA  "only a rod, line & fly" (no reel) embraces the Japanese traditional method if fly-fishing that uses 'only' the aforementioned -simplicity, precise casting-for those with skills (noted) using only the truly essentials...thereby making this fast growing way to spend time-much more accessible to backpackers as well as anglers anywhere. Daniel W. Galhardo-founder-leading light of TENKARA USA -shows the telescoping design (portable) of this rod-allows for much longer lengths than typical western rod...but it's fly-fishing-not cane-pole fishing... The One Knot-for all level line and tippet connections keeper holds two tenkara lines or tenkara line and snippet-pictured with a fly secured onto one of the notches Tenkara Strap P...

STAY CONNECTED, CHARGED, AND WARM-Personable Wearables, Power On The Go-Off Grid Energy, App Enabled Devices, Hands Crafted Help ThermaCELL, BioLite Energy, RE-FUEL, SHINOLA DETROIT-LEATHERMAN, PUFFY PATCH Part One-What's New: Just when we thought the cooler temps were being pushed forward to early next year-a wave of snow in fact falls-even  ski resorts like Killington VT are ready to open up :-) One of best ways we know-for the perfect fitting hiking boots -to be comfy year round favs-whenthe mercury dips-we add in the heated insoles...by ThermaCELL® that now come in 3 versions for 2016/17...wireless remote controlled-Original+ ProFLEX -up to 5 hours run time and new ProFLEX Heavy Duty -pictured below. Yup-now with Bluetooth connectivity control-for our app world... ThermaCELL ProFLEX Heavy Duty-10x more durable than ProFLEX-control via Bluetooth connectivity- your smartphone (vs a remote) up to 6.5 hours of warmth, removable battery charges up in 80 min...

Pendleton's row of plaid wool shirts...classics never get old-but a TAD less multi-tasking... PART ONE: BACK in the day-our older siblings used to pile on the thermal long underwear from the local ARMY/NAVY store...heavy wool knit sweaters from Ireland or Norway (courtesy of globe trotting grandparents) and not water tough varsity jackets...for all day ski jaunts to Hunter Mountain. Maybe teenage youth kept them warm enough---but nowadays-most folks of all ages take advantage of late 20th-and 21st century textile breakthroughs...and attire themselves with winter appropriate warm-and waterproof fabrics for hours outdoors in the cold. AND each year, the fabrics lead the way for making even our 4 year old stuff -outdated, JUST like buying anything tech these days. With the emphasis on warmer when wet, lighter and stretchier....plus sustainable-eco ( bluesign ® certified)-traceable cradle to cradle-including down from Allied, Downtek and Downlite ...the recent textile ...

For the gals going global...comfy shoes that travel from trails to city trams...with feminine lasts that makes these lace-up hiker hybrids -stylish. OTBT---aka Off The Beaten Track=lace-up Ritchie Booties $179 burnished leathers on a block trapezoid heel...durable outsole-in 3 colors...pictured Beige Black ( r ) and Dark Brown ( l ) L.L. Bean -low cut   Women's Knife Edge hiking boot in Oakwood $179 -with cozy lining begs for Mother Nature's worst...full grain waterproof leather, Vibram Rubber XS Trek outsole, breathable waterproof membrane (TEK2.5), molded rubber toe cap for extra protection and durability, with cushioned, anti-microbial footbed-is a great après ski choice that looks cute with functional wardrobe staples.  CAT Footwear-Women's waterproof Harper Boot with faux fur trim $150- (also lined with warm Thinsulate-without the fur option too)-with breathable moisture wicking microfiber sock lining, Strobel construction, on a cute just high enough su...