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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Wednesday, August 8th, 2012Kletterworks – They’re Back!
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Long before there was a Mystery Ranch or even a Dana Designs, there was Kletterwerks. Although short lived, it was Dana Gleason’s first pack company. And now, it’s back. At least, after a fashion. Kletterwerks is the baby of the Dana Gleason III, better known as D3. It’s envisioned as an update to the original line but from a lifestyle angle rather than hardcore outdoor. The initial run, already sold out, will premiere in Japan. We can’t wait to see what they’ve cooked up.
Follow them on Facebook to keep abreast of their latest updates.
tasc Blaze SS Crew
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012I picked up some tasc Performance boxer briefs over Christmas break and really like them. Now, I’ve picked up the Blaze SS Crew and I love it. It combines materials and design to produce a comfortable shirt with a very soft hand.
Manufactured from tasc’s Performance Jersey and FlowMesh fabrics, the Blaze short sleeve crew neck t-shirt is a great choice for PT. The jersey knit (55% Organic Cotton, 40% Viscose from Bamboo, 5% Elastane) is super comfy and the mesh is still a tight enough weave that there aren’t holes you can see straight through yet remains very breathable. The mesh vent ingenuously wraps like a raglan sleeve around the top of the shoulder forming a yoke across the upper back and then down into the armpit. But then, the sleeve attaches like a standard t-shirt. Flat seams (even on the body) ensure comfort, even under a pack. The Blaze is also generously cut for plenty of ventilation. The design is topped off with a great narrow crew neck with plenty of elasticity that won’t bacon neck.
It also features UPF 50+ protection from the sun as well as anti-odor and moisture wicking properties.
Available in Heather Gray, Gunmetal, Ultra Blue and Navy. Only the Heather Gray is two-tone. Sizes Small – XXLarge.
tascperformance.com/shop/blaze-ss-crew
Vapur Element – Collapsible Water Bottle
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Collapsible water bottle manufacturer Vapur considers their product Anti-Bottles. They roll up to tale up little space when empty yet are durable, freezable, dishwasher-safe and BPA-free. Additionally, the cap features a carabiner to help carry the Vapur Element.
Arc’teryx Spring 12
Monday, April 2nd, 2012ARC’TERYX Spring 2012 from ARC'TERYX on Vimeo.
If you’re an Arc’teryx LEAF fan, you might want to check out their outdoor line as well. This video gives you a good overview of the Spring 2012 line.
Tentsile – A Unique Shelter from the UK
Friday, March 23rd, 2012We love hammocks but let’s face it, they are kind of cramped. But not anymore, at least now that Tentsile is on the scene. The advantages are obvious; stay up, off of the ground and avoid pests, water, dangerous animals and other threats.
They offer shelters to accommodate groups ranging in size from 2 – 8 persons. Tentsile will work with you to build to your requirements but generally, the larger versions of these super hammocks follow a three-pointed design with individual sleeping areas radiating out from a communal porch.
Tentsile shelters aren’t for every environment but if the conditions are right, they sure do look like a lot of fun.
Hat tip – Gizmodo via Reaper Outdoors
Arkiv System Bags from Mission Workshop
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Whether you’re out to be the Grey Man or just looking for something cool to wear off-duty, Mission Workshop’s new Arkiv System Bags might be just the thing for you. Some have called the system it a new version of MOLLE but we’ll just call it what it is, a pocket attachment system.
Arkiv System Bags // Debuts Spring 2012 from Mission Workshop on Vimeo.
Can You Believe LL Bean is 100 Years Old?
Monday, February 13th, 2012It seems that since the turn of this latest century every year we find ourselves celebrating the centennial of one American institution after another. This year is no different. In 1911 outdoorsman LL Bean “invented” the Maine Hunting Boot by combining shoe rubbers with 7-1/2″ leather tops to keep his feet dry while hunting. Before long others wanted the boots and in 1912 he sent out his first mailer. The rest is history.
LL Bean is commemorating their 100th anniversary in a big way by producing a line of reproduction products that look like they’ll give you another 100 years of service.
L.L Bean 100th Anniversary Products
