To get you thinking about the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in SLC later this month we thought you might enjoy this collection we found on oobject.com as much as we did.
It features equipment used on various Everest expeditions from the 1920s until today. While technology allows for lower weight and increased comfort, ultimately, the old school basics used in the ill-fated Mallory And Irvine expedition were more than adequate to protect the climbers.
Mission Workshop offers two expandable pack models; the large Vandal and its medium brother, the Rambler. While they aren’t a ‘tactical’ company, their internal framed packs are pretty cool. Touted as weatherproof they feature an expandable main cargo compartment that can be configured for use as either a “roll topâ€, or a traditional “flap down†opening. Made in America with a lifetime warranty, the bags are offered in a variety of colors including a ‘digi-cam’ that looks mysteriously like Woodland MARPAT.
For those of you jonesing for a modern M65, Nike offers their version. Manufactured from Gore-tex with modern embellishments, it retains the classic four pocket styling as well as tuck-in-the collar hood. Yes, the cuff says “NSW”. Available in White, Black, and Golden Harvest.
visit www.nike.com
Beginning in February of 2011 you will have another option for barefoot running. The Evoskin from Inov-8 Ltd weighs a scant 3.5 ounces per foot. This light weight can be attributed to the material used to manufacture the Evoskin; silicone. As you can see, the toe pockets are molded directly into the footbed. What is interesting is that they have integrated a strapping system across the top of the foot.
via Gear Junkie www.inov-8.com
