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» WWW.GEARTRENDS.COM 66 » THE BOOK » WINTER 2003 For fall 2003 we’ve taken advantage of new materi- als and innovative designs to continue to prove that Ex Officio is the leader in raising performance ex- pectations without sacrificing style in clothing for all seasons. Our new assortment of mid-layers pro- vide excellent warmth-to-weight ratios, bold dra- matic looks and an array of exciting feature details. For more information, contact us at 800-833-0831 or visit www.exofficio.com. The mystery of cross-country ski siz- ing now has The Solution. Alpina Sports USA created a simplified ski sizing system two years ago, dubbed the “Solution.” In 2003/04 the con- cept is incorporated into their entire line, including models in Madshus. The Solution utilizes a specially built sizing-selector that a customer steps onto. A pointer shows which of the four, size-specific color ranges the customer fits. Each ski in the line car- ries a small color/size matched “So- lution” symbol…simple and effective. Exped, Seattle, introduces its Down Air Mattress in a larger, 78x26x3” size. For its overall warmth, light weight and comfort, the standard mat (72x20x3”) was hailed as “A Perfect Item” (Men’s Journal, Sept- 02). And, for the mat, Exped received Europe’s most prestigious outdoor award, “Best Product of 2002,” by the 5 leading outdoor publications. Other new mats include a 3” sub-3# self inflator and a deluxe size, lightweight air mattress. For complete infor- mation, contact Carl Brody at 888.609.7187, [email protected], or www.exped.com. Fox River's new Wick Dry® Off Road Quarter Crew is part of their recently introduced OXT (outdoor cross train- ing) line. Made for trail running, this sock features Isolwool®, a revolutionary blended fiber that dries 25% faster than other merino socks and is 3 times more abrasion resistant. OXT socks transfer moisture better than other merino socks to help keep feet dry and prevent blisters. MSRP: $8.99. Visit Fox River booth 2019. FoxRiver ® Clever engineering you can feel. Silver Star Helmet: A com- pact and lightweight helmet de- signed with an ABS injection-molded shell which provides superior strength. A simple and effective adjustment system offers a fleeced strap with padding system, ease of use through a Fastex nylon buckle closure and three points of contact for maximum comfort. A breathable mesh interior liner has been sprayed with an anti-bacterial Sanitized treat- ment. Headlamp holders and aluminum air-vent cov- ers are standard. Available in red, white and blue. Suggested Retail Price is $72.25. Bison Designs’ newest belt is the “Last Chance ” belt. Inspired by wild land firefighters, smoke jumpers, and heli-rapellers, Bison has designed its version of the “last chance” belt. It is built with a high-strength, aircraft aluminum V-Ring buckle (that can be clipped into in extreme emergencies) and two layers of 40 mm wide nylon webbing that is reinforced with over 12 feet of sewing. This Heavy Duty Belt is designed to carry a full range of accessories, tools, radios, etc. Also available is the Light Duty version. The Light Duty version is built with the same buckle on only one layer of 40 mm webbing for casual, weekend wear. XLC 390 Crampons: The lightest semi-rigid 12-point crampon in the world! Made from 7075 aluminum alloy, including the adjustment screw and the new heel lever. Designed for classic and competitive ski mountaineering, touring, hiking and classic climbing routes. The net weight of the XLC 390 is 390 grams. Suggested Retail Price is $105. THE PRODUCT ZONE 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 the world to see? Then be in touch with Gene Treacy at the GearTrends sales office: [email protected] or 865-675-2052. PRODUCT ZONE THE

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For fall 2003 we’ve taken advantage of new materi-als and innovative designs to continue to prove thatEx Officio is the leader in raising performance ex-pectations without sacrificing style in clothing forall seasons. Our new assortment of mid-layers pro-vide excellent warmth-to-weight ratios, bold dra-matic looks and an array of exciting feature details.For more information, contact us at 800-833-0831or visit www.exofficio.com.

The mystery of cross-country ski siz-ing now has The Solution. AlpinaSports USA created a simplified skisizing system two years ago, dubbedthe “Solution.” In 2003/04 the con-cept is incorporated into their entireline, including models in Madshus.The Solution utilizes a specially builtsizing-selector that a customer stepsonto. A pointer shows which of thefour, size-specific color ranges thecustomer fits. Each ski in the line car-ries a small color/size matched “So-lution” symbol…simple and effective.

Exped, Seattle, introduces its Down Air Mattress in alarger, 78x26x3” size. For its overall warmth, lightweight and comfort, the standard mat (72x20x3”)was hailed as “A Perfect Item” (Men’s Journal, Sept-02). And, for the mat, Exped received Europe’s mostprestigious outdoor award, “Best Product of 2002,”by the 5 leading outdoor publications. Other newmats include a 3” sub-3# self inflator and a deluxesize, lightweight air mattress. For complete infor-mation, contact Carl Brody at 888.609.7187,[email protected], or www.exped.com.

Fox River's new Wick Dry® Off Road Quarter Crew is partof their recently introduced OXT (outdoor cross train-ing) line. Made for trail running, this sock featuresIsolwool®, a revolutionary blended fiber that dries25% faster than other merino socks and is 3 timesmore abrasion resistant. OXT socks transfer moisturebetter than other merino socks to help keep feet dryand prevent blisters. MSRP: $8.99. Visit Fox Riverbooth 2019.

FoxRiver®

Clever engineering you can feel.

Silver Star Helmet: A com-pact and lightweight helmet de-

signed with an ABS injection-moldedshell which provides superior strength. A simple andeffective adjustment system offers a fleeced strapwith padding system, ease of use through a Fastexnylon buckle closure and three points of contact formaximum comfort. A breathable mesh interior liner hasbeen sprayed with an anti-bacterial Sanitized treat-ment. Headlamp holders and aluminum air-vent cov-ers are standard. Available in red, white and blue.Suggested Retail Price is $72.25.

Bison Designs’ newest belt is the “Last Chance ” belt.Inspired by wild land firefighters, smoke jumpers, andheli-rapellers, Bison has designed its version of the“last chance” belt. It is built with a high-strength,aircraft aluminum V-Ring buckle (that can be clippedinto in extreme emergencies) and two layers of 40mm wide nylon webbing that is reinforced with over12 feet of sewing. This Heavy Duty Belt is designedto carry a full range of accessories, tools, radios, etc.Also available is the Light Duty version. The LightDuty version is built with the same buckle on onlyone layer of 40 mm webbing for casual, weekend wear.

XLC 390 Crampons: The lightest semi-rigid 12-pointcrampon in the world! Made from 7075 aluminumalloy, including the adjustment screw and the newheel lever. Designed for classic and competitive skimountaineering, touring, hiking and classic climbingroutes. The net weight of the XLC 390 is 390 grams.Suggested Retail Price is $105.

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LEKI adjustable pole/probe sys-tem allows you to adjust yourpoles fast and easily to thelength needed. Inclinationmarks, photo system, softlacquer finish and inter-changeable basket systemmakes for great backcoun-try use. Adjusts from 98 to150 cm’s. Unscrew the gripsand the pole can be turned into a 300cm probe pole.

The PreCipCollection isthe broadest,best performing,most colorful, bestfitting and mostprofitable range of per-formance rainwear available. New this season is theMainline PreCip Jacket in a more breathable, heav-ier weight, 2-layer PreCip Plus fabric, with stretchfabric shoulders and elbows. Men’s and women’sstyles in five colors. U.S. $200.

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In 1980 Gregory MountainProducts introduced itsfirst lightweight pack. The“Superlight” weighed 3.5pounds and was 5,000 cubicinches. Unfortunately, it was ahead of its time andconsumers and dealers alike weren’t too sure aboutthe lighter weight materials and stripped down sus-pension. Today’s consumer is now ready to experi-ence what we’ve known all along: lighter weightmeans more fun! Our new G Pack combines high-techlightweight materials in a pack that doesn’t sacri-fice comfort or performance.

New daypacks for Fall03. From simple,wel l -organized

bookbags to bags for on-the-go teens, to “cyber packs”for working professionals and college students, Keltyhas redefined comfort and convenience with a newline of 12 daypacks. Headlining the collection is theGigabyte, a deluxe computer pack with clean, sassylines and outdoor sensibilities. Features include:padded computer sleeve with protective plastic sheet,file folder pocket, external cell phone pocket, paddedPDA & cell phone pockets, secure CD player pocket,breathable mesh backpanel, and much, much more.MSRP: $80.

People who useLowe Alpine prod-ucts expect thevery best in perfor-

mance. In 2003,Lowe Alpine continues its commitment to innova-tive design with the launch of a new and excitingpartnership with eVent fabrics—offering futuristicbreathability in our technical outerwear. Come andsee the most waterproof, breathable outerwear cur-rently available on the market. Booth #3541

Hilleberg’s Ultralight line of Backpacking Tents hasa new addition. The award-winning Nallo 2 (3 lbs,12 oz) will get a big brother in the Nallo 4. With aminimum weight of 5 lbs, 1 oz, 49.7 ft2 inner tentand 20 ft2 vestibule, this four-season giant will light-en the load for many backpacking families. Hille-berg’s 30 years of experience in producing tents ofthe highest quality is evident in the Nallo 4 andtheir 24 other models. For more information visitwww.hilleberg.com.

Gramicci’s quest forinnovative textilescontinues this sea-son with the in-troduction of a

unique bonded fabriccalled the Two-Face. Thick and heavyweight, this fab-ric is essentially two sided, with a cozy raised liningand thick cord or canvas exterior. What’s unique aboutthis lined fabric is that it’s bonded together, elimi-nating loose baggy liners or underlayers, giving youa streamlined fit that’s fully insulated. Unlike otherlined garments, Gramicci’s Two-Faced jackets andpants are 100% cotton—so they breathe better andmove moisture from the skin yet still provide extremewarmth.

At ORWM, Kelty will debutthree winter adventurepacks, expanding to 13their line of hydration packs

featuring Source taste-free,maintenance-free drinking systems. Ideal for resortskiing and other lightweight cold weather adventures,the new Kelty packs include shared features such asan insulated, zippered hose sheath and bite-valvecover; a sternum-strap safety whistle; oversized zip-per pulls; and non-mesh outer pockets for easy-ac-cess, weatherproof storage. The Kelty Back Bowl (msrp$100) is the largest of the new packs, and carries 3liters of water and backcountry gear. A shovel slotand a floating dimensional pocket provide sturdy,low-profile storage. A fleece-lined goggle pocket keepsshades scratch-free. (www.kelty.com, Booth 1315)

Katadyn, the world’s largestseller of portable drinking watersystems, launches new break-through water purificationtablets. Micropur Purificationtablets are the safest choice todisinfect drinking water. Un-like iodine tablets, new tech-nology Micropur meets EPAstandards for removal of cryp-tosporidium, a common water-borne microorganism. Easy touse tablets leave no taste in water. Micropur Purificationtablets are one of several new products from Katadyn in2003 since its acquisition of PUR and Exstream. Mi-cropur can be found with Katadyn’s Ultralight Series ofwater systems. For more information: Shawn Hostetter,Katadyn, 9850 51st Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN55442. Phone: 800/755-6701, Fax: 800/548-0408.

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The SoftShellCollection isdesigned forease ofmovement,broad versa-tility andquiet comfort.New this season isthe Gravity Jacket,designed for aerobic use in moderate conditions. Itis constructed in a soft, new, proprietary Quicksilver4-way stretch woven nylon fabric bonded with apolyester voided grid micro-fleece backing. Men’sand women’s styles in four colors. U.S. $180.

IT’S THE ROPE. Nothing performs like PMI, the mosthigh tech ropes available. Check out PMI’s 9.4 Elite, thelightest UIAA rated rope in the world.

LOWER IMPACT FORCES – Exclusive HYPERCORE yarnsgive you a soft catch (8.1kN) and exceptional fall rat-ings (7)!

LIGHTER WEIGHT – At 57.3 grams per meter, the Elitepacks light.

ULTRADRY – Actually floats. For days.

Visit the PMI Technical Team in booth #231 or visit us atwww.pmirope.com

The lightest sleeping bags on themarket. The Mountainlight Sleep-ing Bag Series features three mod-els: the CYPHER, VISION, andWISP, each available in regular andlong lengths. They combine lightweight, comfort, and function forthe minimalist user. Every ouncehas a purpose. The innovation is inthe meshing together of the toughDimension Polyant fabric and thetop quality goose down insulation.The Cypher has a temperature rating of0F, the Vision 15F, and the Wisp 30F.

MontBell America, Inc. introduces one of the light-est synthetic insulated jackets in the world. Mont-Bell’s new Thermawrap jacket is made with its ex-clusive, proprietary Exceloft® insulation. The chestis Exceloft 60g/m2 and the sleeves are 50g/m2. Theshell and liner are made with MontBell exclusive 15-denier Ballistic Airlight® nylon. The inside of thecollar is lined with super soft, fast drying micro de-nier French pile. The jacket compresses into a 4.3inch x 6.7 inch stuff sack (included).

For more information, stop by the MontBell OutdoorRetail booth #3557, or contact

MontBell America, Inc. 1147 Pearl Street , Boulder, CO 80302

Telephone: (303) 449-5375 Fax: (303) 449-5415

email: [email protected]

MONTBELL AMERICA

OUTLAST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.SIA Booth - LobbyOR Booth #3889Ph: 303/580-0801Web: www.outlast.com

One of TIME Magazine’s “Coolest Inventions of theYear 2002,” Outlast Technologies is the worldwidepioneer in developing unique phase change materi-als capable of stabilizing the microclimate inside out-erwear, footwear, street wear and bedding. A newpartnership with textile giant duPont enables Outlastto further explore innovative fiber and fabric com-positions for a broader range of end use. Launchinga new trade ad campaign, accompanied by interac-tive sales support materials, Outlast continues to ed-ucate retailers and consumers about the benefits of Adaptive Comfort® Technology.

Polartec® Power Shield.® The original version of Po-lartec® Power Shield® continues to steadily growin popularity since its launch 6 years ago. Two newversions of Polartec® Power Shield® will be availablein 2003. High-loft Polartec® Power Shield® did notpreviously have stretch, however, for Fall 2003 theface fabric is enhanced with this added feature.Several companies, like The North Face, Arc’teryx,Patagonia and Sierra Designs will soon adopt thenew stretch version of high-loft Polartec® PowerShield®. New ultra-lightweight Polartec® PowerShield® provides stretch and recovery, breathabil-ity and a bit less insulation than its predecessors,making it appropriate for highly aerobic sports, fastand light touring or warmer weather.

Nate Simmons • 970-963-4873OR Booth # 3657 • www.polartec.com

Polartec® Wind Pro®A new high-loft Polartec® Wind Pro® blends theperformance, look and feel of high-loft Polartec®Thermal Pro® (think Patagonia R2 or Mountain Hard-wear Monkey Man) with the wind resistance andsmooth micro face of Polartec® Wind Pro®. As asingle layer (non-laminate) high-loft Polartec® WindPro® retains excellent breathability, yet MaldenMills’ knitting expertise allows contrasting face andback colors. This fabric has been adopted by Patag-onia, Arc’teryx, and Lowe Alpine for Fall 2003.

Nate Simmons • 970-963-4873OR Booth # 3657 • www.polartec.com

OK. You’ve just peaked a nice weekend mountain.Say…5,000 feet. The sun is setting. The pack is off.The temperature is as you’d set it in your own livingroom: tepid. Relishing in your kindling duties, youbend down to pick up a stick when SPLAT, your trustyGolden Retriever slops a huge wet kiss across yourcheek, knocks you down, and buries you in affection.Isn’t life grand? Check us out at www.planetdog.comor call us at 1.800.381.1516 for a dog-load of gear,toys, beds, games, and more. Woof.

Shock Doctor introduces fourfootbeds for 2003 including theXTERRA (pictured), X-SPORT, GOLF,and COMFORT. The ULTRA, TURF, andHOCKEY continue in the line-up.Each is constructed to address dif-ferent foot shapes, a variety of ac-tivities, and many types of shoes.Direct Power Contour is the perfor-mance foundation for every model,addressing key parts of the foot in-dividually. This creates a combina-tion of cushioning, support, stabil-ity, and shock absorption resultingin a total comfort system and im-proved performance in any activity.

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Nanook Pack High (SRP$100). The Nanook PackHigh is built for the ele-ments. Featuring Timber-land Guaranteed Water-proof construction inwaterproof leather and nylon,it has a wicking fleece-lined snow cuff, 400grams of Thermolite™ by DuPont and a heat-reflec-tive underfoot liner for outstanding warmth. Comfortflex panels allow for superior flexibility, while the tri-density Smart Comfort™ chassis and stability insertprovide lightweight comfort with enhanced stability.The angled diamond cleat rubber lug outsole opti-mizes traction on snow and ice. Offered in variousmen’s and women’s styles.

Trail Vision. For fall ’03, Tim-berland builds on the suc-

cess of its Trail Vi-sion technicalhiking series

with color updatesfor men, as well as four new patterns: Trail VisionLeather Low ($100) and Fabric/Leather Low (SRP $90)for men, and Trail Vision Fabric/Leather XCR (SRP $140)and Fabric/Leather (SRP $100) for women. All Trail Vi-sion styles feature a Vibram® Super Trek outsole, PUmidsole with TPU plate and zoned upper constructionfor rearfoot stability, forefoot flexibility and overallperformance.

The Chugach 35 BoardPack ($119) is one of 5new technical ski packsin the Fall 2003 equip-ment line. Revolutionizingthe line is the Fly Trap attachment system which fas-tens skis/boards while compressing the load towardthe user’s center of gravity. Incorporated into thenew carrying system is a redesigned shovel sleeveand tool stowage tubes for shovel handles, probesand collapsible poles. Other features include thermo-molded backpanels with ventilation channels, anatom-ically designed hipbelt and shoulder straps, and multi-purpose utility pockets.

Sierra Designs introduces the Gamma, anew, lightweight 3-season, freestand-ing tent. With its two-pole architec-ture, this easy to set-up tent createstons of livable space for very littleweight (5lbs. 11 oz.). Comes equipped with a user-friendly Stash Door that stuffs easily out of the wayand DAC Featherlite poles for only $149. Also new for2003 are SD’s Ultralight Tents including the 2-per-son Hyperlight. Featuring lightweight 30-denier flymaterial, strengthening Rear Arch Support Technol-ogy and DAC Featherlite poles, this freestanding tentis roomy and light (4lbs. 8 oz.).

WOMEN’S SCOTIA SHIRTSportif has presented an exciting new addition to theirwomen’s fleece collection. This midweight poly fleecehas been updated to create a fun, stylish shirt that dou-bles as a casual jacket. Princess seams and pearlizedsnaps lend imaginative detail to this comfy favorite.Heathered fleece adds subtle texture to this colorfulnew line. Up to 60% margin and 120 day terms. Sug-gested retail, $49. Contact Sportif: [email protected], 800-776-7843; www.sportif.com.

MEN’S ALPINE PEAK PULLOVERCreated with high performance practicality and a touchof style, the Alpine Peak pullover is a fundamental lay-ering piece. Designed in our popular and longwearingChillnot fleece, it combines performance features withgood looks for cold weather activities. Fashionablehalf-zip pull on style with color block design and con-trast topstitching. Up to 60% margin and 120 dayterms. Suggested retail, $45. Contact Sportif: [email protected], 800-776-7843; www.sportif.com.

21 ounces and so compressible theycan just about stuff into a one literwide-mouth water bottle, Fastbags areideal for summer backpacking. Fastbags couple ourinsulated Zip-On Lid with a Fastbag Floor—a 4-ounce,non-insulated polyester groundsheet equipped withPad-Locks to anchor you to your sleeping pad. Theyare a new component within Sierra Designs' CustomConvertible series. The Fastbag kit comes with aFastbag Floor and your choice of insulated Lid, or theFloor can be purchased separately and zipped to theLid you already own (Floor: $30, Fastbag: $99-179).

Sierra Designsis soft shellwith designs for everycondition and price-points for every wallet.New hooded jackets,the Answer (w) and

Omni (m), are made with a new stretch nylon softshell fabric, Barricade. You get breathable, durable,weather-resistant stretch performance for $159. TheEuphoria (w) and Utopia (m) Jackets provide warmth,stretch, weather protection, and durability at $199using Polartec’s new Power Shield HD. Last year’s fa-vorites, the M8 (w) and Black Ice (m) Jackets, are nowupdated in Barricade and come in eight new colorsat only $129. SD also expands their insulation cate-gory this year with new choices in jackets packedwith features, performance, and style.

W a t e r p r o o f ,breathable HyVent Alpha meets2 way stretch Apex in theMen’s and Women’s Hybrid In-fusion Jacket. This fully load-ed all-mountain jacket com-bines the best of both worlds

for $299: the highly versatile Apex soft shell fabriccomposes the body of the jacket while HyVent Alphaadds protection in regions of high weather expo-sure. Infusion technology is an infused polymer con-struction process that reinforces the fabric of out-erwear garments in the places where they take themost abuse: zipper and pocket flaps, and other hightraffic areas. This tough, resilient combination ofpolymers ensures a water-resistant surface while al-lowing the fabric to remain lightweight and flexible.

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Experience ultimate dry-linedcomfort with Wigwam’s INgenius™

Hiker crew sock. INgenius™ features a new level oftechnical performance and comfort by offering a linersock and outer sock knit together as one piece of fab-ric, allowing the wearer the benefits of both withoutthe bunching and friction caused by two separatesocks (this technology is patent pending). INgenius™Hiker is made of an ultra-soft Merino wool outer layerand moisture repelling olefin inner layer. After wear-ing INgenius™—you’ll never want to wear two pair ofsocks at the same time again.

Garments made with WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell fab-rics from Gore combine the benefits of a soft, insu-lating layer with an exceptionally breathable protec-tive shell that is totally winddproof and water resistant.The result is a soft, quiet, close fitting garment thateliminates wind chill effect while allowing for maxi-mum transfer of moisture vapor away from the skin sothe wearer can stay comfortable in varying weatherconditions including light rain and snow. WINDSTOP-PER Soft Shell garments are highly abrasion resistant,lightweight and stretchy to allow for a wide range ofmotion. Ideal for hiking, backpacking, mountain sports,skiing or snowboarding. US Manufacturers includeArc’Teryx, GoLite, Marmot, and Mountain Hardwear.

New glove system with advanced GORE-TEX® XCR®inserts from Gore defines the optimum combina-tion of lining, insulation, and shell material to en-sure that hands remain drier, warmer, longer. Theend result is a glove built specifically for alpineskiing that promises to be lighter, more breathableand drier than ever before. Manufacturers showingthe new GORE-TEX XCR (Extended Comfort Range)glove system at the 2003 SIA and OR trade shows:Arc’Teryx, Gordini, Kombi, Marmot, Outdoor Re-search, and The North Face.

They are light, shear, quick drying, bulletproof, andone size fits all. The new Lingerie Line from TRAV-ELChair ditches the heavy nylons and polyesterscommon in today’s outdoor furniture and replacesthem with ballistic nylon and polyester meshes.While materials traditionally used in camp chairspuddle rainwater and force you to chase them acrosssand bars during wind storms, the Lingerie Linemesh allows rain, wind and sand to pass through.Each chair comes with a stuff sack that incorporatesmesh panels; this allows you to put your Lingerieaway wet without it smelling dank.

WL Gore WL Gore

FALL ‘03 WOMEN’S OUTERWEARWith the functionality, casualcomfort and reliability to trans-late to many different activi-ties, Woolrich’s outerwear andsportswear offerings reaffirm

a commitment to great, out-door-oriented designs for real

people. The Belwood Jacket offersthe rustic charm of cotton corduroy bonded to acrylicblend sherpa for extra warmth, softness and com-fort. This easy-to-wear, button-front jacket featuressherpa-accented patch pockets and adjustable but-ton cuffs. Here it’s paired with the Log Woods Jean,featuring Hobnail Canvas and carpenter jean styling.Phone: 800.995.1299; Fax: 570.769.6234;[email protected]; OR BOOTH #1901

FALL ‘03 MEN’S OUTERWEARRemaining true to their out-door heritage, Woolrich offersauthentic, outdoor-orienteddesign, quality and value inproducts relevant to today’s

lifestyle. The Rhinowax CottonJacket pairs handsome, field-

jacket styling with the function-ality of Rhinowax impregnated cotton. Constructiondetails include leather top collar, coventry twill lin-ing, two-way zipper with storm flap, lower dual-entrypockets and ergonomic seaming. The highly water-proof and windproof finish of the performance fab-ric shell is renewable with included reconditioningkit. Phone: 800.995.1299; Fax: 570.769.6234;[email protected]; OR BOOTH #1901

Thinsulate™Supreme Insulation. Softer. More comfort.

Very, very warm. Thinsulate Supreme insulation isn’t just softer andsilkier. It’s downright heavenly. In addition to beingwarm and durable, the excellent drape means a bet-ter fit and incredible flexibility. Add the impact andvalue of a preferred brand. Ask your suppliers forproducts that feature Thinsulate Supreme insulation.

TUBBS ADVENTURE SERIES SNOWSHOENEW for 2003-04: Go Anywhere! Adventure now fea-tures Tubbs premier rotating toe cord technology formaximum stride efficiency, traction and comfort—starting at an MSRP of $155! Features: TD91 ControlWing_ Binding is proven, patented, keeps heel cen-tered and fits wide range of boot styles, up to men’ssize 13, women’s-specific fits sizes 5-10. Five sizes(21W, 25W, 25, 30 and new 36) for optimum flota-tion and maneuverability. Women’s tapered frame fa-cilitates an easy stride. NEW! Improved RecreationalCrampon System delivers secure traction throughoutthe entire stride. Lifetime warranty. MSRP $155-$205

VASQUE IONThe Vasque Ion is a highly versatile CrossTrail shoe en-gineered to move light and fast. The Ion is the opti-mal blend of functional design coupled with innova-tive materials. To ensure exceptional traction on anyangled terrain, the Revolution outsole is molded withStealth‚ High Friction Rubber. The EVA-lution, triple-density, Phylon midsole provides support, comfort,and underfoot protection. Air-mesh nylons are usedto optimize breathability, and Gore-Tex‚ XCR providesguaranteed waterproof protection with maximum com-fort. www.vasque.com

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Polartec® Power Stretch-RX™

Polartec® Classics™

Polartec® Thermal Pro®

Polartec® Thermal-FR™

Polartec® Wind Pro®

Polartec® Windbloc®

Polartec® Windbloc ACT®

Polartec® Power Shield™

INSULATION FABRICS WEATHER PROTECTION FABRICS

POLARTEC® POWER SHIELD™

THE STANDARD IN SOFT SHELL WEATHER PROTECTION.

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