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Gear-y Gear-y

We sourced the outdoor gear world for holiday gifts that

are sure to be welcome under the tree. Whether your
Christmas
list includes hardcore adventurers or weekend warriors,

there’s something on this list for them. Or, when some-

one asks you what yOU want for the holidays, you can

share this copy of Vermont Sports!

clif shot
protein
recovery
drink mix

gordini tactic
gloves

msr Night glow
zipper pulls

the kokatat
lightweight darn tough
hand Jacket
Function 5

stocking stuffers

merino wool, these beauties have a slim clif shot protein recovery perfect for more extreme long-distance and will keep your loved one’s hands nice
profile (no bulk, no blisters), and come in drink mix single serves paddling trips or just a nice relaxing and toasty on the coldest winter days. a

snazzy colors. $27 ~sB
the makers of one of the first sports bars paddle down a favorite river. these gloves high gauntlet and easy-to-use drawcord,
continue to expand their energy-endow- have a double amara synthetic suede as well as a plush interior, round out a re-
msr Night glow zipper pulls
ing repertoire by adding new flavors to palm that can save your loved one’s hands ally comfortable garment. Plus, one can
Have a frequent camper on your list? from blistering—which can be the differ- easily text. $75 ~jG
their already-popular protein recovery
even better, a frequent camper and beer drink mixes. tuck the deliciousness of ence between a good trip and an amazing
drinker? Fill their stocking with these zip- orange-mango or chocolate in stockings one. another indispensable feature these darn tough Function 5
per pulls and help them answer the call to refuel post-workout or post-race. also gloves possess is the fingerless nylon span- ski/ride socks
of nature faster. scrambling to find your try the new flavors of electrolyte drink dex upper that allows for good breathabil- Give the gift of a Vermont product—and
headlamp can seem frantic at times, and ity for the hands as well as sun protection. a high-performance, guaranteed-for-life
mix: cranberry razz and lemon lime-ade
these glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls prove ($1.99). $3.29 ~jG
$32 ~NK
one at that—with darn tough socks. the
very useful in this situation. they glow for new ski/ride socks are brilliant in their
a full eight hours and recharge with mini- the kokatat lightweight gordini tactic gloves
design, with extra padding on the shin
mal ambient light. $10 ~jG
hand Jacket With reinforced fingertips and touch- (so you have no excuse not to keep your

these gloves are the ultimate stocking screen compatible fabric that performs shins glued to the front of your boot!) and
stuffer for your paddler enthusiast. the exceptionally well with electronic devices, under the second boot buckle (no more
Kokatat lightweight paddling gloves are
these gloves make a great stocking stuffer
wincing when you tighten up). made of

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