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Hyperlite Mountain Gear – 1600 Series Packs

Posted on November 15, 2012 | Leave a comment













I am all for these new ‘heritage style’ bag companies, as I really appreciate the aesthetic and classic look they have, but I find they generally lack the technical aspects that a new pack can offer. Insert Hyperlite Mountain Gear, a company that produces ultra light-weight outdoors gear, including backpacks, shelters and accessories. I am specifically interested in their more day-to-day packs, the 1600 series, made up of the Metro, Summit and the Stuff Packs (seen above in this order). They all feature a roll top design, done in their ultra light weight Cuben fiber material that is 10 times stronger than steel by weight and fully waterproof. I really like the Metro Pack and with all the features and the fact that its waterproof I might consider trying one of these out.

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Topo Designs – Fleece Jacket

Posted on October 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

Since the temperature has droped her on the coast I have been turning to my trusty Patagonia pullover fleece as a warm layering option. With that said here is a look at the newest addition to the Topo Designs product fam, the Fleece Jacket. The jacket is an ode to classic outdoor styles, made of polartec fleece with a single chest pocket,reinforced elbow patches done in a trim fit and they are all made in Colorado. Growing up on the west coast both Kevin and I have seen our fair share of fleece jackets, I never thought the day would come where I would be blauging about them, well it has and I am not afraid to admit it, I want one of these. Read on for more product shots.

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andwander Fall/Winter 2012

Posted on August 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

andwander are back with this look at their fall/winter 2012 collection. The Tokyo based core-outdoors label is really killing it with this one, with great looking technical pieces as well as some more casual relaxed styles as well. The lookbook is beautifully shot in the wilds, with some good old fashioned hiking, fishing and campfires going down. Click through for the rest.

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Tilak

Posted on April 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

Tilak is a Czech outerwear line producing some of the best looking technical jackets I’ve seen in a minute. Designed in conjunction with Acronym at their Munich studio, the pieces are then manufactured in the Czech town of  Šumperk. A mix of Gore-Tex, Ventile and Windstopper, Tilak produces a focused range of mountain, hiking, and city-focused product, well-styled as a secondary benefit, high functioning as the primary goal. Such rad looking pieces, click through for more.

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andwander Spring/Summer 2012

Posted on April 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

Moving things right along in the Japanese outdoors gear department here is a look at andwander and their spring/summer 2012 collection. Taking its inspiration from classic and technical outdoors styles the label has combined the two for this great looking collection. I also really like the shots from the lookbook, great presentation all around. Click through for the rest of the collection.

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Rab Mountaineering

Posted on April 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

Founded in 1981 in Sheffiled UK, Rab Carrington’s eponymous technical outdoorswear and accessories line is designed to meet the needs of a new breed of lightweight alpinist using techniques pioneered by Rab himself. This equipment had to be designed ‘for the most extreme conditions in the world.’

I came across the Rab line digging through quality local independent outdoors retailers and really liked what i saw: great fits, inadvertently stlyish colorways, and a total commitment to high function. From what I saw in real life the gloves, waterproof pieces and shoftshells would all be perfect for my westcoast routines, and come in at a comparable pricepoint to upper-end North Face or Patagonia. Hit the jump to check more of my online selections from Rab and check their site for more.

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Wild Things Fall/Winter 2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

It seems rather strange to be posting a collection from last year (which was actually only a few days ago), but like I care this is straight up craziness. With that being said here is a look at Japanese outdoor label Wild Things and their fall/winter 2011 collection. The label has been around since the early 80′s and has a some real heritage in the Asian outdoors market. This collection for f/w ’11 features some colourful/fun takes on some classic outdoors styles. Really digging the loud colours and overall vibe right here. Keep reading for a look at my favourites, which are actually a good majority of the f/w ’11 range.

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Go Slow Caravan

Posted on December 9, 2011 | Leave a comment

Another Japanese outdoorswear company that likes to wild out on the pattern and color combinations, Go Slow Caravan offers a wide range of product for both men and women, provided you’re qualified to deal with these redline levels of campswag. My tastes (obviously) reside on the more restrained side of the collection, but there’s a lot there to choose from… jackets, fleece, and a few cotton pieces are my standouts, check my seasonal picks both above and after the jump.

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