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I gotta tell you, this stuff in The Product
Zone is what I want when I grow up!
Wish your company’s product was in here for
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Gene Treacy at the GearTrends sales office:
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Arc’Teryx’s Javelin SV Jacket
is tailored toward making turns
from first tracks to patrol sweep.
Supple Gore-Tex Soft Tech fabric
won’t crunch or crinkle, breathes
well and prevents nasty
weather from leaking
through. Packed
with convenient features
like high
volume
pockets,
one-handed
pull
cords and a
big hood for
stormy weather.
Kick up a storm. The Tempest by Boreal provides
incredible fit, shock absorption and lightweight performance for day hikes and approaches. Featuring
a Nubuck leather upper and a Vibram Planet sole, the
Tempest provides superior comfort, torsional rigidity and exceptional style.
Boreal Quality First
800/437-2526 www.e-boreal.com
The OFF-ROAD platform and Gore-XCR are the key ingredients to Asolo’s best-ever FW intro. The fast-action category, Off-Road, that uses synthetic uppers,
EVA midsole and Vibram outsole, will add mid-cuts
to the program. The lifestyle category, Airplay, features suede uppers and is designed for individuals who
are on-the-go and desire exceptionally comfortable
footwear with a casual appeal.
Buff USA has extended its
range of Polar Buff products
to include 25 different designs.
Prints range from colorful tribal motifs to solid colors and traditional paisley patterns. The
beauty of Polar Buff lies in its all round versatility,
light weight and superior construction. The warmth
of Polartec®, coupled with the
performance of moisturewicking seam-free microfiber, produces a
uniquely multi-functional garment.
Buff USA
Contact Details:
Tel: 510-835-5404 (PST)
Email: sales@buffusa.com
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Infusion Crank
Featuring an ergonomic shaft engineered
for more comfort and less fatigue by aligning the wrists during the power stroke. Advanced design without the advanced price.
C.A.M.P. USA
introduces a competitive design to its line of
technical ice axes while maintaining a commitment to light and
fast. The AWAX has a bent shaft
and is currently the LIGHTEST performance ice tool available on the
market at 565 grams.
CRESCENT MOON’s new “wonder binding” has been
designed to make snowshoeing easier and more comfortable using a polyurethane molded foot stirrup
that secures any size foot with a single-pull adjustment loop. The ‘wonder binding’ is featured on all
the Gold series shoes. Call 800-587-7655 or visit
www.crescentmoonsnowshoes.com.
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SnoAngel™
CamelBak’s NEW
SnoAngel™ is designed specifically
for women skiers and
boarders. The uniquely shaped Women’s Harness carries 50 ounces of hydration comfortably, while the
sternum strap adjusts perfectly to your fit. Low-profile enough to wear under or over your jacket, the
SnoAngel™ is a girl’s best friend on the mountain.
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SnoBlast™
At the park, on
an off-piste adventure, or simply getting from
the car to the lift,
CamelBak’s NEW
SnoBlast™ keeps gear and
water close at hand. This expandable pack carries as
much or as little as you need—skis or a board, extra
layers, and your tunes. On the mountain, the
SnoBlast™ is a sweet ride, supplying 100 ounces of
clean, refreshing water on command.
SnoBound™
Head to the
backcountry
with CamelBak’s
SnoBound™
—with even
more carrying
capacity for 2004!
Our easy to use retention system securely carries
skis or a board vertically. Hike in with everything
you’ll need—shovel, probes, extra clothes, tools,
snacks, and 100 ounces of hydration. Comfortable and
stable, the SnoBound™ is built for anything you or
the backcountry can throw at it.
The BoarDRocK & Bongo Board
eVENT® waterproof technology provides maximum
comfort for activity in harsh environments and keeps
clothing layers, footwear, and sleep systems DRY
INSIDE by venting perspiration vapor through millions of unimpeded microscopic pores engineered
into a durable membrane.
Classic Exercise Ball Chair
& Dual Level Balance Board
These FUNctional products are great for home or
office. Improve balance, coordination, stability,
and a lot more without even thinking about it!
Change your workday from a health liability to
an asset. Don’t just sit there, get on board and
have a ball!
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EXPED DOWN SOCKS AND OVERBOOTS
Exped Goose Down Sleep Socks and Overboots—like
having a warm, cozy comforter just for your feet….
Lightweight, soft nylon with down insulation toasts
your tootsies… Waterproof and breathable nylon keeps
them dry. Check us out: 888.609.7187, exped.com
The WIZARD Jacket
from GoLite is tricked
out for the serious
user and the foulest
weather. Utilizing
the Alchemy3 threelayer, breathable-waterproof fabric and
Alchemy3 Stretch in the shoulders, underarm, side
and hood panels for an exact fit, the Wizard also features GoLite’s proprietary C-Thru Endurance in the
ConvertiCuff pull-out glove and SkullGlove pull-out
balaclava. Fully taped seams, an internal MP3 pocket, a Watch Window, full zip front, 2 large pockets
and mesh chest pockets for core venting, pit zips,
and glow-in-the-dark cord locks make the Wizard perform in all conditions. Winter OR booth #1301.
are great trainers for skateboarders, snowboarders, surfers or anyone who wants better balance
and spinning skills. It doesn’t take long to realize that
the skills you practice on these boards will
transfer over to your other
boarding sports
and
improve your
overall performance.
High Sierra Sport Company
AT227 4-in-1 Cargo Duffel
High Sierra Sport’s ruggedly-built, super-versatile, 4in-1 Cargo Duffel is great for a weekend or week-long
getaway. It’s actually 4 bags in one! An easy-to-load
spacious main compartment with two large-capacity end compartments that detach to/from a boot
bag, a daypack and a shoulder bag.
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Making a statement as the ultimate in cold-weather footwear, the new Hi-Tec Noreaster offers unparalleled performance. The fully waterproof, seamsealed upper is made up of Kevlar® and PU nubuck.
Utilizing exclusive Thermo-Dri® insulated/waterproof
construction, an eVent® membrane and 400g Thinsulate® insulation, Noreaster is as advanced as it
looks. MSRP: $120
NEW Infinity Base Layer with BacteriaStat™: The
Marmot Infinity Base Layer Collection is a new, permanent anti-microbial, soft, exceptionally warm, quickdry, denier-gradient polyester-plaited knit underwear
in two weights: Silkweight and Midweight. Both feature odor-destroying BacteriaStat and are brushed on the
inner surface for added warmth, and finished with Qwick,
which offers the best choice in moisture management.
Alpine Glove: Destined to be your favorite glove on
the planet, this is a moderately insulated, waterproof/breathable, short gauntlet, leather glove for winter sports. Featuring a stretch back and under cuff design to fit inside jacket sleeves, it will provide seasons
of protection and warmth, particularly for those who
regularly handle skis and work tools.
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Find out what superheros wear when they
don’t have time to
go home and
change. Horny Toad
inspires comfort and
a relaxed retro style
that meet innovative
updates.Sweaters
take on a new twist
with Graduate fabric (acrylic and dynamic elastane
spun into a high-powered plated yarn to create a
super stretchy, durable and low-maintenance knit
that is machine washable). For men, the Miles crewneck, retail $90. For women, the Etta, retail $94.
Horny Toad • Booth #2853
www.hornytoad.com • 888-865-TOAD
KATADYN WATER
BOTTLE PURIFIERS
The only EPA-registered bottle
purifiers just got better. Popular Exstream bottles evolve
into Katadyn Exstream and
Exstream XR Water Bottle Purifiers. New program has better in-store impact with attractive new packaging and
lively colors. New carry loop
for easy attachment to packs,
kayaks, etc. 1-800-755-6701
www.katadyn.com
Storm King Jacket: Developed as a guide’s uniform for
CMH and constructed in Gore WindStopper fabrics Triton and Fitzroy. Features include rib vents, attached
hood, zip handwarmer pockets, chest pocket, key clip
in pocket, storm skirt, an inner chest pocket and an
inside zip stash pocket for valuables and lunch money.
Men’s and women’s sizes available.
Roundhouse Jacket: The Roundhouse Jacket is constructed in seam-taped 2-layer MemBrain fabric and
lightly insulated. Features include quick-zip rib vents
to cool the inside of the jacket. Pockets everywhere.
Brushed fleece collar lining. Zip-off hood fits over a helmet. Powder skirt with a small stash pocket. Thermal
ski lining. Men’s and women’s styles available.
CUSTOMIZED 3D DIGITAL TOPO MAPS TO
SELL IN YOUR AREA:
MontBell’s Ultra Light Down Inner Jacket has been
updated with a new, more down-proof nylon, a different look, and a women’s specific version. What hasn’t
changed is the incredible warmth contained in the
sub-8 ounce jacket. Use the U.L. Down instead of a
midweight fleece and find that it’s lighter, more compressible, more windproof, and warmer.
Instead of packaging whole states of digital topo
maps, Memory-Map can create a single CD containing an area you specify. Trail overlays from your GPS
data can be included. The seamless map CD includes
GPS software and retails for $49.95.
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MONTRAIL takes EXO to the next level in the
Stratos XCR. Protects your feet like no other shoe
from the outside in. Wear a jacket on your feet: super
breathable GORE-TEX® XCR® with EXO construction
shields the whole shoe, and your feet inside. So bring
on the snow, heat, sleet, mud, puddles, grit, grime!
“Everything should be as simple as possible—but not
simpler.” (Albert E. Einstein or Newman? We forget.)
“Scuse me while I kiss the sky.” J. Hendrix. Sometimes design is driven by ideas, sometimes it’s driven
by a screaming guitar. This pack was driven by both.
The Direct lets you do it all with a working minimum
of straps (4) for a maximum of utility. Specs: Long: Volume: 3,400 cu.in. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz.
Our exclusive Proderma skin care line delivers protection from exposure to sun and wind, anytime, anywhere, as well as the everyday effects of aging. Created originally with athletes in mind, Proderma
Products deliver exceptional protection for anyone
who is active and cares about maintaining good health
and comfort.
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Mountain Hardwear’s Heliark Jacket is constructed
of a stretch nylon outer face with a WindStopper®
Soft Shell laminate and a polyester microfleece inside. The seams are not stitched; instead they are
ultra-sonically welded, eliminating needle holes where
moisture might enter. The result is extremely clean
and water-resistant and the inherent stretch of the fabric is not inhibited.
Look for the NALGENE® name on the
bottle. It’s your
assurance that
you’re getting
the original
NALGENE bottle
with the Lifetime
Leakproof
Guarantee. For
more information, visit
www.nalgene-outdoor.com
or call 1-877-523-0653 for a
FREE catalog.
The NEW Razor’s Edge System Parka from Red
Ledge®, a 3-1 system parka that includes our Granite Fleece Liner Jacket. Its unique features include
our waterproof/breathable T-Core LX® microporous
laminate with Teflon®, DWR. Available at SIA/D307
booth or OR/3681 booth.
Mountainsmith enters the camera storage market by
launching a full line of innovative camera bag designs. Carefully engineered, the Paragon Camera
Backpack incorporates Urethane coated zippers, Hypalon touch points, and 420d velocity nylon with
soft polyester tricot linings. With 2200 ci. of storage,
top and panel access, storage pockets and support provided by a polyethylene framesheet, the new revolution of camera storage has arrived.
Kestrel® 3500
Pocket Weather Meter
Part of the newly redesigned
line of Kestrel hand-held weather instruments, the Kestrel 3500
measures wind speed, temperature, wind chill, humidity,
dewpoint, heat stress, altitude,
barometric pressure and pressure trends. The redesigned
Kestrels feature a sleek new design, slip-on hard cover, and
backlit display.
FS0004 Outdoor Life® Field, Fish & Fowl™ Ultimate Hunting Kit: Portable, all-in-one kit designed
for fishing, hunting, or camping. Components snap
into impact-resistant case. 420 J2 stainless steel
blades, impact-resistant handles. Fillet knife, Bakelite® boning knife, guthook skinner, bird & trout
knife, game shears, Polyethylene cutting board,
disposable rubber gloves, cut-resistant cotton glove,
Tungsten carbide sharpener. List $91.99
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Snow Lizard
Soft Shell Mid
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Mont Cham
The Mont Cham approach hiker features a premium
“climbing grade” suede leather upper, an anatomically graded last and a lace-to-toe adjustable lacing system for superior fit. Designed exclusively for Timberland, the Vibram® outsole features “sticky rubber” for
excellent grip, while a rubber coated toe rand offers
durability and protection. A full-length plate (tuned
for hiking) provides stability and underfoot-protection; SRP $110 mid, $100 low.
Shirt Jacket w/Primaloft® insulation
Built for speed hiking and fast packing, the Fastpack
Expedite features a rugged lug outsole that flexes with
your foot for exceptional balance and grip. It features
Timberland’s new stability plate, sandwiched between
lower and upper midsoles, and split in the forefoot for
agility and protection. A contoured last and alternate
lacing system provide a secure, customized fit. Offered
with Gore-Tex® XCR™ membrane (SRP $120 mid, $100
low) or in a non-waterproof version ($85 low).
Vasque’s PINGORA approach shoes feature high-friction Stealth S1 outsoles for the ultimate in friction and
stiffened forefoot for hiking comfort and rock climbing capability. Breathable, fast-drying synthetic uppers
provide durability against abrasion. An asymmetric,
lace-to-toe design assures a performance fit. For more
information, contact: Rick Appelsies or Kim Emery
Vasque, 314 Main St., Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-8211; fax 651-385-0897
kim.emery@vasque.com • vasque.com
OR Booth #2201
Vasque’s Valhalla’s collapsible heels help it fit into
small packs. This versatile lightweight approach shoe
includes a technical climbing outsole with high-friction
Stealth S1 and stiffened forefoot for hiking comfort
and rock climbing capability. A supportive plate and
built-in “edging zone” enhance balance. This lower
volume shoe delivers a technical fit. For more information, contact: Rick Appelsies or Kim Emery
Vasque, 314 Main St., Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-8211; fax 651-385-0897
kim.emery@vasque.com • vasque.com • OR Booth #2201
MEN’S
FALL ‘04 LINE
WOMEN’S
FALL ‘04 LINE
Woolrich has over 170 years of experience making
outdoor-inspired clothing…and our new fall line
proves it. Every detail of the Washable Flatrock Half
Zip says Woolrich. It has the texture and color you
want—displayed in rugged-looking, super-soft,
heathered wool. To top it off, we added fleece tipping around the collar edge. This sweater looks as
good as it feels, and it’s just one of our Fall ‘04
closet essentials. Phone: 800.995.1299; www.woolrich.com; sales@woolrich.com; OR BOOTH # 1901.
From an afternoon walk through falling leaves to a
fire-side lounge on crisp evenings, the relaxed look
and classic style of Woolrich means comfort born
from an outdoor heritage. Our Juniper Creek Cardigan offers easy style and warmth. Made from a soft
ramie/cotton blend with textured, Shaker-stitch
sleeves, this zippered cardigan is perfect for layering. And it’s just one of the must-haves from our
new Fall ‘04 Line. Phone: 800.995.1299; www.woolrich.com; sales@woolrich.com; OR BOOTH # 1901.
The Snow Lizard is the first Soft Shell boot of its kind. Made
for 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. A
stability plate split in the forefoot flexes for balance,
while an internal lacing system offers a snug fit. Uppers
also offered with Primaloft® sport insulation. SRP $125
soft shell mid, $100 insulated mid, $90 insulated low.
The Timberland® shirt jacket combines great styling
with technical performance benefits for the outdoors.
It features a quilted nylon taffeta shell, 60 grams of
Primaloft® insulation for warmth without bulk, and
fleece-lined side stretch panels for fit and range of
motion. This packable jacket has warm tricot-lined
pockets, a zippered chest pocket with snap-down zippers and active zippers at the cuff. (SRP $148).
Fastpack
Expedite Low
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Thinsulate™Supreme Insulation.
Softer. More comfort.
Very, very warm.
Thinsulate Supreme insulation isn’t just softer and
silkier. It’s downright heavenly. In addition to being
warm and durable, the excellent drape means a better fit and incredible flexibility. Add the impact and
value of a preferred brand. Ask your suppliers for
products that feature Thinsulate Supreme insulation.
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