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ibex Balclava
Flylow Betty down hoody

myFc powertrekk

ruffwear polar trex
Bark’n Boots

louis garneau ibex shak lite hoody for women or
yeti snowshoes
shak spire hoody for men

Brooks-range tension 30 tent

ibex Balclava
ibex shak lite hoody for women myFc powertrekk
just as well. despite all the down feathers,
Help your loved one fight off the Wind or shak spire hoody for men If you have a serious backcountry enthu- Flylow has managed to keep the fit femi-
monster with Ibex’s merino wool bala- Ibex keeps its shak line fresh with new siast or an electronics addict (or someone nine and flattering enough to look good
clava. smartly designed with flat seams details and exciting colors. this warm who fits both bills) on your list, the Pow- anywhere you take it. $250 ~Cm

on the outside, this head, neck, and face and flattering merino wool top makes a ertrekk is a new product that could go a Brooks-range tension 30 tent
warmer is comfortable under a bike or ski dependable, moisture-wicking layer or long way for safety and fun. the system
helmet and doesn’t leave Frankenstein- can serve as outerwear for long, rambling uses fuel-cell technology and water to run Using a unique and innovative design,
like seam lines. temperature-regulating cross-country ski tours or heart-pumping a battery that can charge UsB devices like this three-season shelter involves only
one pole, allowing for exceedingly simple
wool shouldn’t collect odors, which really snowshoe treks. Women’s shak lite uses rechargeable GPs, smartphones, tablets
matters when the garment in question sits Us-sourced fiber. High-quality design is and small cameras. the system is easy and fast set-up. It erects in a matter of a
just under the nose. $50 ~sB
built to last. $160/shak lite Hoody, $175/ to use and does not require an advanced couple of minutes and presents a rather
spire. ~sB
understanding of the technology to keep cavernous living space designed for two
louis garneau yeti snowshoes
people, but probably able to fit three with
things safe. $199, power pucks additional.
Featuring the Boa-style lacing system (me- ruffwear polar trex Bark’n Boots
~sB
reasonable comfort. It packs down very
chanical dial that tightens steel laces.), While most doggie booties on the market small and weighs in at only 2 pounds 7
these snowshoes are a snap to get into only come up your pup’s legs a short ways, Flylow Betty down hoody
ounces, making it ideal for long summer
and out of. a simple turn of a dial snugly allowing snow to get into the boots and If you are looking for a winter jacket that backpacking trips. $420

secures the user’s foot to the aggressive pack into the paws, ruffwear makes these can do it all, this is the one. the wind and
crampons, making this snowshoe possi- with high gaiters to keep the snow out water resistant exterior fabric and 850-fill
bly the most user-friendly on the market. and protect from ski edges. a cam buck- european goose down feathers will keep
they are designed for backcountry travel le across the ankle and elastic higher up your skier/snowboarder girl warm in any
Gift suggestions by Sky Barsch, Hilary
and include a heel bar to reduce calf fa- provide a secure fit and reduce the risk of condition. as soon as I put it on, I felt like
tigue when climbing. Perfect for anyone losing them. a Vibram sole rounds out a I was wrapped in a blanket. Need a little DelRoss, Josh Gleiner, Nik Killoran and Car-
who plans on going into Vermont’s back- supreme winter boot for your furry friend. air? just open the 6- inch pit zips to cool rie McLaughlin. Prices are suggested retail
country! $250 ~jG
two woofs up! $90 ~jG
down. Or just take it off and stash it. It prices, rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
compresses easily to fit into your back- Remember to shop local when buying your

country pack. It works off the mountain
holiday presents!

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