cOOl GEAR / HOT CLOTHING
SIGG, "THE ORIGInaL SWISS
BOTTLE" $23.99 and UP
is extruded from a single sheet of high grade aluminum.
COLUMBIa'S OMnI-dRY® MOUnTaIn TECH™ LOnG
Non-toxic water-based baked-on inner lining that does
SLEEvE TEE – 34.99
not impart odours or tastes. Safe for fruit
Get out and stay out with the Titanium Omni-Dry
juice and carbonated drinks, and prevents
Mountain Tech L/S Tee which features a UV protection
any metallic taste. The lining flexes with
factor of 15+. Made to be
the bottle, so even if the bottle is dented,
functional and quick drying
no break or crack appears on the inner
COLUMBIa'S TOnaL STRIPE
for the ultimate in comfort
surface. Best of all, unlike Lexan plastic
PIQUE POLO – $ 39.99
and performance. Omni-
water bottles (Polycarbonate #7) that
Comfort never goes out of style.
Dry® is Columbia’s exclusive
leach harmful chemicals, SIGG bottles
This soft knit offers plenty of
high-performance moisture
have been thoroughly tested to ensure
stretch for a variety of activities
management process. It’s
0.0 per cent leaching so they are 100
and environments.
engineered to keep the body
per cent safe. Various sizes and prices.
Fabric flexes to move with you
comfortable and dry by
Look for it in sports stores everywhere.
for maximum comfort.
drawing moisture to the fabric
Get out and stay out longer with
surface (wicking) where it can
the Tonal Stripe s/s Pique Polo which features a UV Protection
quickly evaporate. See more at
factor of 50+. It has a shaped fit and is endorsed by the Skin
www.columbia.com
Cancer Foundation. See more at www.columbia.com
SUPERnOva RaCER BaCK
TOP – $49
ClimaCool™ zip
fitted racer back tank
with anatomically
BOREaL aRCHIPEL
placed mesh inserts
CaRBOn STRaIGHT SHaFT 835G (230CM
for enhanced
2 PIECE) $399 CaRBOn BEnT SHaFT 820G
comfort, ventilation
(230CM 2 PIECE) $499
and moisture
The shape of the Archipel offers propulsion power,
management. Flatlock
allowing the paddler to maintain a faster pace. Its
seams for improved
exceptionally brilliant finish on both sides of the
comfort and internal
blade allows water to flow smoothly around the
shelf bra with molded
blade surfaces. The paddle blades are asymmetrical
cups for additional
in shape for smooth entry into the water, and the
support. Back pocket
angle of the blade face is shaped to allow water to
with zipper closure. InOva-8 H2ORIzOnTaL HYdRaTIOn PaCKS /
flow evenly over it, reducing the effect of turbulence.
Contrast binding and BLaddER–$29.99, RaCE PRO 4 – $69, RaCE PRO 30 – $119
The shaft has oval hand grips to provide comfort
reflective adidas Inov-8's unique H2Orizontal hydration system is one of
while paddling and also provides control of blade
Performance Logo at the integral features in most of the Race Pro Series. The
angle in wind and waves. This paddle is also available
left chest. See more special bladder can be used across all our hydration packs
in an ergonomic bent shaft which helps decrease
at www.adidas.ca. and is easily accessed from the external back flap opening,
the risk of tendonitis by offering a more natural wrist
meaning no more emptying your pack to fill up the bladder.
position. All Boreal paddles blades also feature a
Positioning the bladder here creates a lower centre of gravity
“drip groove” allowing water to drip from the blade
and reduces load bearing weight from the shoulders and
instead of running down the shaft, this groove
spine. The ergonically-segmented bladder shape provides
combined with the drip rings allow for dry hands!
lumbar support and this segmentation provides stability
See more at www.borealdesign.com.
while reducing water movement when on the move. The Race
JETBOIL PERSOnaL Pro 4 has a large main compartment, two hip fin pockets and
COOKInG SYSTEM external bungee for extra storage. The Race Pro 30 includes
(PCS) – $120 with Pot a large stretch mesh pocket on the top and side multi access
Support and Stabilizer
adIdaS SUPERnOva CUSHIOn 7 – $119
pockets for storage to more frequently accessed items. Ideal
Jetboil’s Personal
A freely moving heel system that is de-coupled allowing
for Mountain Marathons, adventure racers, and super light
Cooking System (PCS)
your foot to adapt to the ground and your sporting
weight long distance walks. See more at www.inov-8.com.
incorporates the
movement. Features include: dual layer antimicrobial
company’s award-
adiLite/respoEVA sockliner for great step-in and motion
winning FluxRing®
comfort; 360 degree reflectivity for running in non-daylight
technology, which
conditions; TORSION system for lateral and medial
maximizes heating
guidance. See more at www.adidas.ca.
efficiency and cuts fuel
consumption in half for
faster boiling (half
litre of water in two
minutes), even in
windy conditions.
The canister
stabilizer legs snap
onto the bottom of the
MERRELL
Jetpower fuel
MEn'S MIGRaTIOn – $100
canister to keep
Stable, supportive sandals for water and all around
your system
use. Vegan materials used throughout. Features:
firmly planted on the
uppers are synthetic leather with spandex and
ground. Both pieces fold to
neoprene linings; padded heel strap; instep and
fit compactly inside the cooking cup.
forefoot have secure clip closures; antimicrobial
The PCS weighs a mere 460g.
footbeds; lateral and medial support posts for stability
See more at www.Jetboil.com.
on uneven terrain; outsoles are lugged, multi-
compound Vibram® rubber for grip on a range of
surfaces. Look for it where Merrell products are sold.
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