Mountain Hardwear Power Pant
www.mountainhardwear.com Retail price: 95 Specs per manufacturer: Polartec® Power Stretch breathes, insulates and stretches. Snag resistant, smooth exterior slides easily under shell pants. Findings: Things I love about these cozy pants. First off they are super soft on the inside, even after several washings. Second, the wide elastic waistband doesn’t twist or cut into my […]
Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch Hoody
www.mountainhardwear.com Retail price: $105 Specs per manufacturer: Warm, athletic and extremely versatile. Our Power Stretch Hoody works as a heavyweight baselayer or on it’s own as a warm and wicking fleece. Smooth exterior slides easily under a shell. Findings: I’m in love with this hoody. It is so soft it is like wearing nothing at […]
Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Parka SL Hooded
www.mountainhardwear.com Retail price: $280 Specs per manufacturer: Designed for cold weather climbing and mountaineering: 650-fill goose down, waterproof/breathable Conduit™ SL laminate and Taslan reinforced abrasion areas take on the weather and your pack with ease. Findings: Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Parka SL Hooded – This beast of a jacket has withstood the penetrating cold of […]
LL Bean Storm Chaser Winter Boot
www.llbean.com Retail price: $89 Reviewer: Chris Minguez of Chugiak, Alaska Findings: LL Bean Storm Chaser Winter Boot – I bought my boots for the Velcro, and kept them for the comfort. The LL Bean Storm Chaser boot is no longer available in Velcro, more’s the pity. They fit well, block snow entry and are comfortable enough […]
Arc Teryx Apache Fleece
www.arcteryx.com Retail price: $139 Specs per manufacturer: Compressible, insulated, quick-drying fleece layer. Reviewer: Chris Minguez of Chugiak, Alaska Findings: Arc Teryx Apache Fleece – A companion to the Covert Collar Zip, the Apache has a lower zipper, making entry to the fleece much easier. The coffee color is tasteful, and the fleece weight underneath comfortable in […]
Muck Boots Woody Bayou Boot
www.muckbootcompany.com Retail price: Reviewer: Chris Minguez of Chugiak, AK Specs per manufacturer: Hidden, extendable skirt with snap closure for multifunction use, Stretch-fit topline binding snugs calf to keep warmth in and cold out, 5mm CR flex-foam bootie with four-way stretch nylon, 100% waterproof (to skirt only), lightweight and flexible, Advantage Max4® camo, Molded rubber Speed-Tracker outsole with molded EVA midsole, Additional […]
Kelty FC3 Baby Carrier
www.kelty.com Retail price: $249.95 Specs per manufacturer: Safety Features: Auto-deploy kickstand (US Patent 5,626,271), Five-point, adjustable child’s harness, No-pinch Hinges (US Patent 5,626,271) Carrier Features: Sun Hood included (US Patent 5,609,279), Changing Pad included, Under-seat storage, Padded adjustable-height child’s seat, Toy loops, Carry/lift handles, 50-pound weight limit, Removable, washable cockpit pad, Lightweight aluminum frame, Organizer pocket Suspension Features: Sliding waistbelt torso-length adjustment, Laminated, padded and contoured waistbelt, Laminated curved, padded shoulder […]
Molehill Mountain Long Underwear Tops and Bottoms
www.molehillmnt.com Retail price: $19.99 each for tops and bottoms Specs per manufacturer: Celestial Blue Molehill Performance Long Underwear is made from Polartec LLC’s Powerdry. This fabric features NTS wicking/siphoning and anti-microbial treatments and utilizes Bipolar Technology for the best next-to-skin moisture management system available. Accented design makes these long johns look great and perform even […]
Sherpani Rumba Superlight Child Carrier
www.sherpani.com Retail price: $169.95 Specs per manufacturer: The Sherpani Rumba Superlight Child Backpack Carrier is a lightweight alternative to the award-winning Rumba Backpack Carrier. As the name implies, the Sherpani Rumba Superlight backpack carrier is considerably lighter than other child carriers on the market, weighing in at just 67 oz. minimum weight. Great for around […]
Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon II
Retail price: $88.99 www.maxpedition.com Specs per manufacturer: The Pygmy Falcon-II (#0517) is a compact rectangular urban daypack with distinct military styling and 1400 cubic inches (23 liters) of carry capacity. The Y-shaped compression strap that MAXPEDITION is famous for contributes to the bag’s form and structural integrity while a row of sewn nylon hard points […]