The system does require adjustments while moving along the trail and there are a number of straps to get used to, but the shifts in weight make it all worthwhile. Adjustable shoulder straps, a cushiony hip belt (with zippered pockets) and a swivel system team up to make the hike comfortable. The Black Diamond Mercury 65 backpack contains an imaginative suspension system that makes a hiker feel a bit like a marionette at times. Black Diamond Mercury 65 Backpack ($249.95) Charge the lithium battery and when you’re ready for action, push the button on the strap. The sleek goggles come with a 4G Micro SDHC card, rechargeable battery and USB cable for downloading.
Still making a McKayla Maroney face? Control the camera through WiFi on a smart phone app. As if that isn’t cool enough, the lens tilts, is wide angle and a built-in microphone is heralded as providing wind protection. How many gigs in your goggles? The Model 339 Apex HD+ by Liquid Image is a goggle camera for skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers capable of recording high action video, continuous snapshots and sound. Liquid Image Model 339 Apex HD+ ($399.99) The beauty is they easily fit into a pack so that they can be affixed to the fit out in the field whether you start with them from the trailhead or put them on when conditions warrant. Available in red and black, they’re made to travel over terrain like concrete, wet rocks, ice and packed snow. The spikes slip on winter boots and shoes, stretching over them. Wear them while ice fishing, hiking, running, and walking the dog. From the tricky driveway to the icy trails, the chain-like grips provide much-needed and -appreciated traction when winter weather rules the land. Get where you need to go with Kahtoola’s MICROspikes. And if your bro-in-law-the one you like- is hanging ’round the house for the holidays, at least it won’t be in socks with holes. The Standard Issue Crew sock is a mid-calf length sock for everyday use. The socks for skiers, climbers, runners, bikers, hikers and others are made of a Merino Wool blend for warmth and dryness.
With Yankee ruggedness in mind, the family-owned company starting churning out socks more than 30 years ago at their central Vermont mill.
But if you like him-or any other in-law-think Darn Tough. Socks tend to be the afterthought gift, the one you get that brother-in-law you’d like to forget. They’re an inexpensive stocking stuffer with priceless possibilities. The bands can also be used as fundraising items for school and organizational functions.
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Capable of supporting some 550 pounds of weight, Rescue Bands can only be used once, but the manufacturer promises to replace it free if you send it in to them. Use them as a rescue line, barebones tourniquet, leash, tow rope and to affix pesky luggage to the car. Made of durable parachute cord, Rescue Bands are bracelets, key chains, necklaces and pet collars that when unraveled to lengths of up to 200 feet transform them from hip accessories into a practical piece of safety gear. They’re a colorful and functional curiosity. Consider the following this holiday season: Rescue Bands ($8-35) Time to buy gifts for the mountain sports lovers in you world–skiers, snowboarders, climbers, bikers, and all other cliff, trail, and slope addicts.
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