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adventure technology hercules carbon paddle

ecco Biom
hiking Boots

Nemo rhythm
25 sleeping Bag

mio alpha

mountainsmith
morrison 2 tent

metolius vortex
rope Bag

princeton tec vizz
headlamp

louis garneau
course helmet

technical

ecco Biom terrain plus and analyze it with your workout stats. from home ... no matter how far away louis garneau course helmet
hiking Boots recharge with UsB. $199 ~sB
you stray. $159 ~Hd
Give the priceless gift of safety. Worn by
yak leather! Need more be said? sounds team europcar, the Course was designed
a little gimmicky, but yak leather is more metolius vortex rope Bag
princeton tec vizz headlamp
directly on a model in the road riding
a nice fresh design from the same awe- What adventurer on your gift list couldn’t
durable than typical leather, so the re- position. an aerodynamically designed
ceiver of these high-performance boots some folks who brought us the ropemas- use a new headlamp? even if they already inner-nerve system forces air inside the
can enjoy them that much longer. that ter, the Vortex makes managing and mov- have one, everyone needs a few, so when helmet, where it circulates around the rid-
means you won’t have to get them a gift ing your favorite climber’s rope a cinch. the party moves outside for a spontaneous er’s head, and then evacuates through the
a large tarp folds out of a central sack in night ski or snowshoe, everyone can see
next year! Gore-tex membrane on the back, so it dries moisture and keeps things
inside ensures dry feet. dual-density rub- all directions, so to store the rope, all you where they’re going. the lightweight Vizz cool. third-party safety tested. $239, in-
ber laced throughout the sole and tread have to do is fold the four corners together has three modes—a regular light, flood cludes spiderlock Vision light for back of
discourage slippage on the trail. $230 ~jG
and the rope slips into the “vortex,” the light, and night-vision mode—and lasts helmet. ~sB
tarp folds on top, and away you go to your up to 150 hours on three aaa batteries

mio alpha
next pitch or project. an easy pick for the (included). this waterproof (up to three Nemo rhythm 25 sleeping Bag
the best heart-rate monitor we’ve ever climbers on your list. $50 ~jG
feet) lamp is made in the Usa. $55 ~sB
Nemo’s new spoon shape sleeping bags
tested, the mio alpha is ideal for any have won a number of honors in the out-
athlete or even a beginner athlete. the mountainsmith morrison 2 tent
adventure technology hercules doors industry since their arrival. With
this three-season tent is so fast and easy carbon paddle
low-profile wristband looks and feels like good reason, as they provide extra space
a watch and is much more comfortable to set up—with color coded poles, tent, Insanely lightweight! this particular for a more comfortable night’s sleep in the
than the traditional chest strap (which and fly—that you don’t even need the il- model is a great go-to for all-around pad- places all our bodies need it—namely in
can be constraining, especially when lustrated instructions conveniently print- dling, whether your loved one is running the elbow and knee regions. this hour-
ed on the outside of the stuff sack. dual rivers, pulling tricks, or taking it mellow
worn with a sports bra). It quickly detects glass shape allows for a less-constricted
the heart rate and has various settings doors and vestibules make this a roomy on a lake or reservoir. Using a patented feeling than the traditional mummy-style
and functionality for heart-rate training. abode for two, and features like multiple duraWeave carbon fiber technology, these bags. they offer most bags in either down
thanks to Bluetooth technology, it works corner pockets, gear loft, pop-up vents paddles provide a lighter, stiffer, more du- or Primaloft, too. $220 ~jG
training apps such as map my run, in the rain fly, and plenty of stargazing- rable alternative to fiberglass. $375 ergo;

so one can record his or her heart rate
worthy mesh make it a cozy home away
$290 straight. ~jG

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