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The Cutting Edge Walking Shoe That 'Shows" The Way +LECHAL Technology When we're walking around a new to us city laid out on the grid system...we're still fidgeting with a map-(smartphone screens too small for that)... let alone in our own hometown-when we venture to those now hip outer boroughs-or even the West Village where 4th street insanely intersects with 10th street....ahhh. The solution: HI TEC finally conjures up a tech-tricked out footwear-wearable tech -that we'd actually want. We fell in LOVE with Hi Tec 's new Navigator Low i WP (waterproof) walking shoe-that IS genius- has India's Lechal technology in the insoles (yes controlled by a GPS app)...that deftly deploys this guiding software originally designed to aid blind individuals.  Navigator is built well and lightweight at 650 grams--the Dri-Tec waterproof breathable membrane keeps feet dry and comfy via i-Shield technology-custom MICHELIN durable rubber outsole coupled w...

PLATYPUS, HYDRAPACK, LIGHT MY FIRE, THERMOS Space saving, potentially life saving, practical hydration solutions for those on the go... Some Recent OR Highlights: PLATYPUS's collapsible Meta™ Bottle with  hard upper half...and collapsible lower half- comes with a micro-filter-for safe drinking water on the go. Meta™ Bottle...fits into palm of hand collapsed size outstretched hard top Meta™ Bottle comes in.75L $19.95 and 1L $21.95 compact-able lower half collapses down... Nifty 2 part design...the Microfilter-filters up to 2L/min, easy to maintain-fast -tool free backlash, up to 1000L microfilter lifetime.  Meets all EPA and NSF guidelines for the removal of 99.9999% Bacteria and 99.9% Protozoa. Quick field integrity check...system costs $49.95 Spring 2016 delivery. Scoop water with lower half-close bottle up and drink. Easy. the 411... LIFESTRAW ...was first straw (LifeStraw®) like portable water filter with a big social giveback comp...

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 ...

Part 1 NYC/SLC Technical wearables = buzzy biz-but some of that is just in awe of the possible-not the practical. NOT SO with Lumenus commuter coat, vest and messenger bag-which collectively paired with an intuitive-like app-smartly lights up see me LED lights in different colors at intersections, signaling turns, at stops...etc. took 3 years to develop...on KICKSTARTER . Jeremy Wall-Co-Founder+CEO look like regular ole' items including messenger style backpack, performance vest/jacket and commuter jacket (sizes XS-XL)= but these smart garments+bag LIGHT UP-turn signals, brake lights,intersection lights- made for all weather wear too---for runners, bikers, motorcyclists-movers...works with Google Maps. Pictured-Commuter Jacket-some highlights-360º reflective collar and armband, logo pop and side reflective details and zipper,  integrated low energy Bluetooth, speed detecting, those LED lights automatically start flashing when it detects your are going through ...

Serious patent background here...we had a nice chat with Abominable Labs '  CEO-Jack Cornelius that didn't venture too far above our pay grade level. This ABOM goggle for snow sports types-available in six colors and 4 lens options (interchangeable)-is really a breakthrough for no fog protection. Easy to operate- the ABOM is comfy -light, fits faces with 3 layer foam -thermal formed-with impact protection, and with just one press of the button-the thin (REALLY) film transparent heater (that's hooks up to a usb rechargeable power source)-built into the lense- heats up the surface to slightly warmer than dew point-that prevents condensation. Think of it like a car rear window defroster...All waterproof electrical connectors of course. No wonder the Defense Dept. came a' calling. Abominable Labs game changing tech-no fog goggles-NOT anti-fog fyi. Powered by KLAIR™technology...thin film transparent heater actually built into the lens...works like a rear defr...