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First Ascent Mountain OPs Jacket

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

The Mountain OPs Jacket from Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent line caught my eye during a recent Christmas shopping excursion to the local mall. It’s as if someone had taken a mechanic’s garage jacket and modernized it…really modernized it.

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With a 500D Cordura nylon shell, the Mountain OPs jacket integrates 700 fill goose down insulation and an updated look. It boasts 7 pockets including an angled, flapped chest pocket pocket on the left as well as an inset bicep pocket on the left arm and angled pen pocket on the right sleeve. In addition to slash hand warmer pockets, it also features a single pocket on the interior.

The little details really make this jacket. It includes knit collar and inset knit cuffs as well as a fleece chin cup for comfort in the cold.

It is generously cut and designed to layer. Order your correct size unless you want a slim fit, then go down one size. Offered in regular and tall lengths sizes Small – XXLarge. Smoke Grey with Red accents. Remember, Grey is the new Black.

www.eddiebauer.com

Kletterwerks Update

Sunday, November 4th, 2012

In early summer we introduced you to Kletterwerks; the latest project from the folks at Mystery Ranch. You see, way back in 1975, long before there was a Mystery Ranch or even a Dana Designs, there was Kletterwerks. Although short lived it was founder Dana Gleason’s first foray into the pack business. Since then he’s learned a thing or two while running those other companies we know so well. Resurrected earlier this year, Kletterwerks is now the baby of the Dana Gleason III, better known as D3. Really more of a lifestyle brand, they’ve taken design cues from those early packs and updated materials and construction. I saw the line at Summer OR and it looks great.

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Now, they’ve launched a website so you can stay abreast of what they are up to. While there, check out the line and maybe order a pack or two.

www.kletterwerks.com

Oakley Airwave – GPS Enabled Goggle

Friday, November 2nd, 2012

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The Oakley Airwave goggle was designed for the snowsports market. It integrates GPS, Bluetooth into a heads up display equipped goggle. Maps, temperature, jump analytics, speed, playlists and even the location of your friends are all accessible via an embedded screen that appears as if you are 5′ away from a 14″ monitor.

I’d expect to see these on Rob Curtis soon.

www.oakley.com

The Badass Outdoors Gear Shop

Monday, October 22nd, 2012

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During a recent visit to Littleton, New Hampshire I noticed a small gear shop right on the Main Street through town. I love supporting small businesses so I stopped in and buy am I glad I did. As I took a look around I noticed some really great product lines. Then, I ran across a full rack display of every issue of Survival Quarterly. I asked the shopkeeper about the magazine and it turns out he writes for it. Matt Keating and his wife moved their business from Prescott, Arizona and approach the outdoor business from a little bit different angle. Their passion for the outdoors is not only reflected in their wares but also in the training services they provide. In addition to trying out every product before they sell them, they will also train anyone who purchases the item in how to properly use it. They also conduct monthly lectures in their shop.

Check out their website and pay particular attention to their blog. And, if you find yourself in Littleton like I did, give them a visit.

badassoutdoors.com

Arc’teryx Announces New Management Team Members

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

Arc’teryx announced that Jon Hoerauf and Adam Ketcheson are coming on board filling recently opened vacancies in heir senior management. Below is the official press release.

Vancouver’s Arc’teryx Equipment today appointed two new additions to its Global Sales & Marketing teams. Filling positions to support the brand’s current growth, Jon Hoerauf has been named the company’s new VP/Senior Director of Global Commercial Sales and Adam Ketcheson as its newly appointed VP/Senior Director of Global Marketing & B2C. Here’s the full press release:

Veterans of the outdoor and snowsports industries, both Hoerauf and Ketcheson bring a host of skills and experience to the burgeoning company and add to the brand’s already highly talented pool of design, sales, and marketing professionals.

“Both Adam and Jon are extremely talented in the activities and industries we represent, with a comprehensive understanding of our core business and the marketplace,” said Vincent Wauters, General Manager of Arc’teryx. “Their professionalism and work ethic is a great compliment to our mission here at Arc’teryx.

No stranger to the outdoor world, Jon Hoerauf brings with him a solid history of working with key accounts and sales teams as the former Global Product Director for the The North Face Summit Series. In his new role, Hoerauf will oversee Arc’teryx’s global commercial sales strategy and planning, corporate sales, Arc’teryx LEAF, sales planning and dealer services, as well as the brand’s increasing business development across the three regions of the Americas, Europe, the
Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

“I’m honored to get the chance to join Arc’teryx,” said Hoerauf. “This is a brand that has been built on a rock solid foundation of product innovation excellence and delivering the best consumer product experience possible. The Arc’teryx brand is about constant evolution and we’re looking to continue the growth with our global wholesale partners by leveraging innovative product launches and extensions into adjacent outdoor classification businesses.”

Adam Ketcheson joins Arc’teryx with over 10 years of experience in sales & marketing with The North Face. In this new position, Ketcheson’s primary responsibilities will be to reinforce and grow global awareness for the brand, while also working to build a closer consumer connection through all channels.

“I am excited to join the foremost global product innovator in the outdoor industry” Said Ketcheson. “Arc’teryx has set the standard for protecting the world’s elite climbers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. I’m looking forward to helping the brand engage with consumers as we continue to grow brand awareness and reach more athletes around the world.”

Hoerauf and Ketcheson will be based at the company’s headquarters in North Vancouver BC.

www.arcteryx.com

SOMA-1 Wearcom Pullover

Monday, August 27th, 2012

Alphyn Industries has several clothing products with elements influenced by military design. One is the SOMA-1 Wearcom Pullover.

Available in Small – XXLarge, it features a wind and water resistant laminate fleece with a SOMA smartphone pocket on the left forearm. As you can see, the 3″ x 5″ pocket is a similar design to wrist mounted aide memoires with a cover flap and straps to hold it in place.

Alphyn Industries offers a couple of other interesting designs as well including the Delta 415 Jeans that include a built in kneeboard.

OR Follow – Up Arc’teryx Spring 13 – Pt 2

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

As if the hoody and pants we showed earlier today wasn’t enough, we thought you might like these as well.

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I am a Big fan of hoodies and I can’t wait for the Witness Hoody which features a full length zipper opening.

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In their product display, Arc’teryx paired the Witness with the Aristo Pant. As you can see it features an uber-articulated knee. Below is a little better look at the knee detail. It is somewhat reminiscent of the articulation found on the Drac/Sphinx/Talos minus the webbing reinforcement.

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Look for these as well as many other exciting new products Spring 2013 from www.arcteryx.com

OR – Follow Up Arc’teryx Spring 13

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

While their will certainly be some new LEAF products for 2013, is going to stay under wraps until SHOT Show. However, there are a couple of items from the consumer line for Spring we though are reader might be interested in.

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www.arcteryx.com