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Buff USA has extended itsrange of Polar Buff productsto include 25 different designs.Prints range from colorful trib-
al motifs to solid colors and tra-ditional paisley patterns. The
beauty of Polar Buff lies in its all round versatility,light weight and superior construction. The warmthof Polartec®, coupled with theperformance of moisture-wicking seam-free mi-crofiber, produces auniquely multi-func-tional garment.
Buff USA Contact Details: Tel: 510-835-5404 (PST) Email: [email protected]
CRESCENT MOON’s new “wonder binding” has beendesigned to make snowshoeing easier and more com-fortable using a polyurethane molded foot stirrupthat secures any size foot with a single-pull adjust-ment loop. The ‘wonder binding’ is featured on allthe Gold series shoes. Call 800-587-7655 or visitwww.crescentmoonsnowshoes.com.
Kick up a storm. The Tempest by Boreal providesincredible fit, shock absorption and lightweight per-formance for day hikes and approaches. Featuringa Nubuck leather upper and a Vibram Planet sole, theTempest provides superior comfort, torsional rigid-ity and exceptional style.
Boreal Quality First800/437-2526 www.e-boreal.com
I gotta tell you, this stuff in The ProductZone is what I want when I grow up!
Wish your company’s product was in here forthe world to see? Then be in touch with
Gene Treacy at the GearTrends sales office:[email protected] or 865-675-2052.
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Arc’Teryx’s Javelin SV Jacketis tailored toward making turnsfrom first tracks to patrol sweep.Supple Gore-Tex Soft Tech fabricwon’t crunch or crinkle, breathes
well and prevents nastyweather from leakingthrough. Packedwith conven-ient featureslike highv o l u m ep o c k e t s ,one-hand-ed pullcords and abig hood forstormy weather.
Infusion CrankFeaturing an ergonomic shaft engineeredfor more comfort and less fatigue by align-ing the wrists during the power stroke. Ad-vanced design without the advanced price.
C.A.M.P. USAintroduces a competi-
tive design to its line of
technical ice axes while main-
taining a commitment to light and
fast. The AWAX has a bent shaft
and is currently the LIGHTEST per-
formance ice tool available on the
market at 565 grams.
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The OFF-ROAD platform and Gore-XCR are the key in-gredients to Asolo’s best-ever FW intro. The fast-ac-tion category, Off-Road, that uses synthetic uppers,EVA midsole and Vibram outsole, will add mid-cutsto the program. The lifestyle category, Airplay, fea-tures suede uppers and is designed for individuals whoare on-the-go and desire exceptionally comfortablefootwear with a casual appeal.
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Classic Exercise Ball Chair& Dual Level Balance BoardThese FUNctional products are great for home oroffice. Improve balance, coordination, stability,and a lot more without even thinking about it!Change your workday from a health liability toan asset. Don’t just sit there, get on board andhave a ball!
High Sierra Sport Company AT227 4-in-1 Cargo Duffel
High Sierra Sport’s ruggedly-built, super-versatile, 4-in-1 Cargo Duffel is great for a weekend or week-longgetaway. It’s actually 4 bags in one! An easy-to-loadspacious main compartment with two large-capac-ity end compartments that detach to/from a bootbag, a daypack and a shoulder bag.
SnoBlast™
At the park, onan off-piste ad-venture, or sim-ply getting fromthe car to the lift,
CamelBak’s NEWSnoBlast™ keeps gear and
water close at hand. This expandable pack carries asmuch or as little as you need—skis or a board, extralayers, and your tunes. On the mountain, theSnoBlast™ is a sweet ride, supplying 100 ounces ofclean, refreshing water on command.
EXPED DOWN SOCKS AND OVERBOOTS Exped Goose Down Sleep Socks and Overboots—likehaving a warm, cozy comforter just for your feet….Lightweight, soft nylon with down insulation toastsyour tootsies… Waterproof and breathable nylon keepsthem dry. Check us out: 888.609.7187, exped.com
The WIZARD Jacketfrom GoLite is tricked
out for the serioususer and the foulestweather. Utilizingthe Alchemy3 three-layer, breathable-wa-terproof fabric and
Alchemy3 Stretch in the shoulders, underarm, sideand hood panels for an exact fit, the Wizard also fea-tures GoLite’s proprietary C-Thru Endurance in theConvertiCuff pull-out glove and SkullGlove pull-outbalaclava. Fully taped seams, an internal MP3 pock-et, a Watch Window, full zip front, 2 large pocketsand mesh chest pockets for core venting, pit zips,and glow-in-the-dark cord locks make the Wizard per-form in all conditions. Winter OR booth #1301.
SnoAngel™
CamelBak’s NEW
SnoAngel™ is de-
signed specifically
for women skiers and
boarders. The uniquely shaped Women’s Harness car-
ries 50 ounces of hydration comfortably, while the
sternum strap adjusts perfectly to your fit. Low-pro-
file enough to wear under or over your jacket, the
SnoAngel™ is a girl’s best friend on the mountain.
SnoBound™
Head to thebackcountrywith CamelBak’s
SnoBound™—with even
more carryingcapacity for 2004!
Our easy to use retention system securely carriesskis or a board vertically. Hike in with everythingyou’ll need—shovel, probes, extra clothes, tools,snacks, and 100 ounces of hydration. Comfortable andstable, the SnoBound™ is built for anything you orthe backcountry can throw at it.
The BoarDRocK & Bongo Boardare great trainers for skateboarders, snow-
boarders, surfers or anyone who wants better balanceand spinning skills. It doesn’t take long to realize that
the skills you practice on these boards willtransfer over to your other
boarding sports
and improve youroverall performance.
eVENT® waterproof technology provides maximumcomfort for activity in harsh environments and keepsclothing layers, footwear, and sleep systems DRYINSIDE by venting perspiration vapor through mil-lions of unimpeded microscopic pores engineeredinto a durable membrane.
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Making a statement as the ultimate in cold-weath-er footwear, the new Hi-Tec Noreaster offers un-paralleled performance. The fully waterproof, seam-sealed upper is made up of Kevlar® and PU nubuck.Utilizing exclusive Thermo-Dri® insulated/waterproofconstruction, an eVent® membrane and 400g Thin-sulate® insulation, Noreaster is as advanced as itlooks. MSRP: $120
Roundhouse Jacket: The Roundhouse Jacket is con-structed in seam-taped 2-layer MemBrain fabric andlightly insulated. Features include quick-zip rib ventsto cool the inside of the jacket. Pockets everywhere.Brushed fleece collar lining. Zip-off hood fits over a hel-met. Powder skirt with a small stash pocket. Thermalski lining. Men’s and women’s styles available.
CUSTOMIZED 3D DIGITAL TOPO MAPS TOSELL IN YOUR AREA:Instead of packaging whole states of digital topomaps, Memory-Map can create a single CD contain-ing an area you specify. Trail overlays from your GPSdata can be included. The seamless map CD includesGPS software and retails for $49.95.
Storm King Jacket: Developed as a guide’s uniform forCMH and constructed in Gore WindStopper fabrics Tri-ton and Fitzroy. Features include rib vents, attachedhood, zip handwarmer pockets, chest pocket, key clipin pocket, storm skirt, an inner chest pocket and aninside zip stash pocket for valuables and lunch money.Men’s and women’s sizes available.
Find out what super-heros wear when theydon’t have time togo home andchange. Horny Toadinspires comfort anda relaxed retro stylethat meet innovativeupdates.Sweaters
take on a new twistwith Graduate fabric (acrylic and dynamic elastanespun into a high-powered plated yarn to create asuper stretchy, durable and low-maintenance knitthat is machine washable). For men, the Miles crew-neck, retail $90. For women, the Etta, retail $94.
Horny Toad • Booth #2853www.hornytoad.com • 888-865-TOAD
KATADYN WATER BOTTLE PURIFIERSThe only EPA-registered bottlepurifiers just got better. Pop-ular Exstream bottles evolveinto Katadyn Exstream andExstream XR Water Bottle Pu-rifiers. New program has bet-ter in-store impact with at-tractive new packaging andlively colors. New carry loopfor easy attachment to packs,kayaks, etc. 1-800-755-6701www.katadyn.com
NEW Infinity Base Layer with BacteriaStat™: TheMarmot Infinity Base Layer Collection is a new, perma-nent anti-microbial, soft, exceptionally warm, quick-dry, denier-gradient polyester-plaited knit underwearin two weights: Silkweight and Midweight. Both fea-ture odor-destroying BacteriaStat and are brushed on theinner surface for added warmth, and finished with Qwick,which offers the best choice in moisture management.
Alpine Glove: Destined to be your favorite glove onthe planet, this is a moderately insulated, water-proof/breathable, short gauntlet, leather glove for win-ter sports. Featuring a stretch back and under cuff de-sign to fit inside jacket sleeves, it will provide seasonsof protection and warmth, particularly for those whoregularly handle skis and work tools.
MontBell’s Ultra Light Down Inner Jacket has beenupdated with a new, more down-proof nylon, a differ-ent look, and a women’s specific version. What hasn’tchanged is the incredible warmth contained in thesub-8 ounce jacket. Use the U.L. Down instead of amidweight fleece and find that it’s lighter, more com-pressible, more windproof, and warmer.
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Look for the NALGENE® name on the bottle. It’s yourassurance thatyou’re gettingthe original NALGENE bottlewith the LifetimeLeakproofGuarantee. Formore informa-tion, visitwww.nalgene-outdoor.comor call 1-877-523-0653 for a FREE catalog.
Kestrel® 3500Pocket Weather MeterPart of the newly redesignedline of Kestrel hand-held weath-er instruments, the Kestrel 3500measures wind speed, temper-ature, wind chill, humidity,dewpoint, heat stress, altitude,barometric pressure and pres-sure trends. The redesignedKestrels feature a sleek new de-sign, slip-on hard cover, andbacklit display.
The NEW Razor’s Edge System Parka from RedLedge®, a 3-1 system parka that includes our Gran-ite Fleece Liner Jacket. Its unique features includeour waterproof/breathable T-Core LX® microporouslaminate with Teflon®, DWR. Available at SIA/D307booth or OR/3681 booth.
Mountain Hardwear’s Heliark Jacket is constructedof a stretch nylon outer face with a WindStopper®Soft Shell laminate and a polyester microfleece in-side. The seams are not stitched; instead they areultra-sonically welded, eliminating needle holes wheremoisture might enter. The result is extremely cleanand water-resistant and the inherent stretch of the fab-ric is not inhibited.
Mountainsmith enters the camera storage market bylaunching a full line of innovative camera bag de-signs. Carefully engineered, the Paragon CameraBackpack incorporates Urethane coated zippers, Hy-palon touch points, and 420d velocity nylon withsoft polyester tricot linings. With 2200 ci. of storage,top and panel access, storage pockets and support pro-vided by a polyethylene framesheet, the new revo-lution of camera storage has arrived.
“Everything should be as simple as possible—but notsimpler.” (Albert E. Einstein or Newman? We forget.)“Scuse me while I kiss the sky.” J. Hendrix. Some-times design is driven by ideas, sometimes it’s drivenby a screaming guitar. This pack was driven by both.The Direct lets you do it all with a working minimumof straps (4) for a maximum of utility. Specs: Long: Vol-ume: 3,400 cu.in. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz.
Our exclusive Proderma skin care line delivers protec-tion from exposure to sun and wind, anytime, any-where, as well as the everyday effects of aging. Cre-ated originally with athletes in mind, ProdermaProducts deliver exceptional protection for anyonewho is active and cares about maintaining good healthand comfort.
FS0004 Outdoor Life® Field, Fish & Fowl™ Ulti-mate Hunting Kit: Portable, all-in-one kit designedfor fishing, hunting, or camping. Components snapinto impact-resistant case. 420 J2 stainless steelblades, impact-resistant handles. Fillet knife, Bake-lite® boning knife, guthook skinner, bird & troutknife, game shears, Polyethylene cutting board,disposable rubber gloves, cut-resistant cotton glove,Tungsten carbide sharpener. List $91.99
MONTRAIL takes EXO to the next level in theStratos XCR. Protects your feet like no other shoefrom the outside in. Wear a jacket on your feet: superbreathable GORE-TEX® XCR® with EXO constructionshields the whole shoe, and your feet inside. So bringon the snow, heat, sleet, mud, puddles, grit, grime!
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Vasque’s Valhalla’s collapsible heels help it fit intosmall packs. This versatile lightweight approach shoeincludes a technical climbing outsole with high-frictionStealth S1 and stiffened forefoot for hiking comfortand rock climbing capability. A supportive plate andbuilt-in “edging zone” enhance balance. This lowervolume shoe delivers a technical fit. For more infor-mation, contact: Rick Appelsies or Kim Emery
Vasque, 314 Main St., Red Wing, MN 55066651-388-8211; fax 651-385-0897
[email protected] • vasque.com • OR Booth #2201
Vasque’s PINGORA approach shoes feature high-fric-tion Stealth S1 outsoles for the ultimate in friction andstiffened forefoot for hiking comfort and rock climb-ing capability. Breathable, fast-drying synthetic uppersprovide durability against abrasion. An asymmetric,lace-to-toe design assures a performance fit. For moreinformation, contact: Rick Appelsies or Kim Emery
Vasque, 314 Main St., Red Wing, MN 55066 651-388-8211; fax 651-385-0897
[email protected] • vasque.com OR Booth #2201
The Mont Cham approach hiker features a premium“climbing grade” suede leather upper, an anatomical-ly graded last and a lace-to-toe adjustable lacing sys-tem for superior fit. Designed exclusively for Timber-land, the Vibram® outsole features “sticky rubber” forexcellent grip, while a rubber coated toe rand offersdurability and protection. A full-length plate (tunedfor hiking) provides stability and underfoot-protec-tion; SRP $110 mid, $100 low.
The Timberland® shirt jacket combines great stylingwith technical performance benefits for the outdoors.It features a quilted nylon taffeta shell, 60 grams ofPrimaloft® insulation for warmth without bulk, andfleece-lined side stretch panels for fit and range ofmotion. This packable jacket has warm tricot-linedpockets, a zippered chest pocket with snap-down zip-pers and active zippers at the cuff. (SRP $148).
Built for speed hiking and fast packing, the FastpackExpedite features a rugged lug outsole that flexes withyour foot for exceptional balance and grip. It featuresTimberland’s new stability plate, sandwiched betweenlower and upper midsoles, and split in the forefoot foragility and protection. A contoured last and alternatelacing system provide a secure, customized fit. Offeredwith Gore-Tex® XCR™ membrane (SRP $120 mid, $100low) or in a non-waterproof version ($85 low).
Woolrich has over 170 years of experience makingoutdoor-inspired clothing…and our new fall lineproves it. Every detail of the Washable Flatrock HalfZip says Woolrich. It has the texture and color youwant—displayed in rugged-looking, super-soft,heathered wool. To top it off, we added fleece tip-ping around the collar edge. This sweater looks asgood as it feels, and it’s just one of our Fall ‘04closet essentials. Phone: 800.995.1299; www.wool-rich.com; [email protected]; OR BOOTH # 1901.
From an afternoon walk through falling leaves to afire-side lounge on crisp evenings, the relaxed lookand classic style of Woolrich means comfort bornfrom an outdoor heritage. Our Juniper Creek Cardi-gan offers easy style and warmth. Made from a softramie/cotton blend with textured, Shaker-stitchsleeves, this zippered cardigan is perfect for layer-ing. And it’s just one of the must-haves from ournew Fall ‘04 Line. Phone: 800.995.1299; www.wool-rich.com; [email protected]; OR BOOTH # 1901.
Mont Cham
Fastpack Expedite Low
Thinsulate™Supreme Insulation. Softer. More comfort.
Very, very warm. Thinsulate Supreme insulation isn’t just softer andsilkier. It’s downright heavenly. In addition to beingwarm and durable, the excellent drape means a bet-ter fit and incredible flexibility. Add the impact andvalue of a preferred brand. Ask your suppliers forproducts that feature Thinsulate Supreme insulation.
Snow LizardSoft Shell Mid
The Snow Lizard is the first Soft Shell boot of its kind. Madefor active winter recreation, it features a waterproof,breathable Polartec® Power Shield® soft shell upper,durable Schoeller® Keprotec™ rand, rubber toe bumper,gaiter clip and protective bumpers for snowshoeing. Astability plate split in the forefoot flexes for balance,while an internal lacing system offers a snug fit. Uppersalso offered with Primaloft® sport insulation. SRP $125soft shell mid, $100 insulated mid, $90 insulated low.
Shirt Jacket w/Primaloft® insulation
MEN’S FALL ‘04 LINE
WOMEN’S FALL ‘04 LINE
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