Gear
Holiday Gift Guide 2011
By Jenny Willden, Melissa McGibbon and Rachael Hodson
Spoil a loved one, or just stuff a stocking, with these unique gift ideas for everyone on your list. Pick the type of person you’re shopping for below, then choose a gift. The most affordable items are listed first with budget busters at the end. For more options visit sportsguidemag.com.
Ski Swap 2011
OCTOBER 7–9
2nd Tracks Sports Ski Swap
2927 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT.
Oct. 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Oct. 9, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Opportunity drawing with prizes Friday and Saturday night with proceeds going to local Wasatch Adaptive Sports programs. Swap gear will be accepted starting September 15 through October 6, all items not sold during the swap can remain in store for consignment. 2nd Tracks Sports will take a 30% commission for items brought between Sep. 15 and Oct. 6. 801-466-9880, 2ndtracks.com
Pumped Up Kicks: Technical Fashionalbe Boots for Fall and Winter
By Melissa McGibbon and Jenny Willden
Tested and tormented—this season’s newest boots are made for more than just walking.
Chaco Women’s Credence
Chacos aren’t just for summer anymore! Enjoy the arch support of Chaco’s LUVSEAT™ platform in colder months with these full grain leather upper boots. Designed to pull on for quick entry or exit with a non-marking Vibram® outsole that grips in wintry conditions with ease. $200 chacos.com
Getting Fit? There’s an App for That
Our Picks for iPhone and Android
By Molly Newman and Suzanne Lewis Ship
We sort through the hundreds of fitness and training apps available for iPhone and Android to bring you these workout standouts.
Want to improve your 10K time? Tone your deltoids? Step away from the dessert tray? There’s an app for that. (Well, maybe not one that will physically pry that éclair out of your hand.) We sacrificed our phone batteries and data plans to download, test and compare a smorgasbord of fitness-friendly apps for iPhone and Android phones. A few standouts—and a few surprises—made the cut to be included here.
For folks who think a phone should just be a phone, we’ve also included a few cellular-free options for boosting your workout’s tech factor. Plan a route, monitor a meal or discover a new music mix from the comfort of your computer chair.
Crack Climbing Gear
BLACK DIAMOND – HALF DOME HELMET
The Half Dome is lightweight and constructed with molded EPS foam and a suspension system so it’s extremely durable and easily affordable. It’s even ergonomically designed for one-handed adjustments and is comfortable to wear in a wide range of temperatures. $59.95 blackdiamondequipment.com
PETZL – METEOR III + HELMET
Climbing helmets can be a drag unless you get one that is comfortable and light. In fact it weighs just 8.3 ounces. The Meteor III + gets high marks for its one size fits all design and built-in ventilation. It’s worth the monies. $99.95 petzl.com
Extra Green Gear
Photos by Jonathan Cracroft
We found so much cool green gear that we couldn't fit it all in the magazine! Here are a few additional eco-friendly favorites.
Women
Gramicci Lulu Shirt
A great summer jacket with ¾ sleeves, a zip front and cute design. Low environmental impact manufacturing standards, eco-friendly dyes and organic fabric were used in this product. gramicci.com
Gear Guide Early Summer 2011
MEN
1. Petzl Tikka XP 2 Core Headlamp Bright, customizable with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with the lifespan of 900 AAA batteries. This lamp effectively reduces planetary waste and saving your hard-earned cash for more fun purchases. Free computer software allows you to configure personalized lighting settings. $110 petzl.com
2. Patagonia Wisco Shirt: Ride ‘em cowboy! The Western-style Wisco is comfy and modern with snap buttons and a front pocket. Made from organic cotton. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program. $59 patagonia.com
3. Sherpa Adventure Gear Om Jacket: Don’t be fooled, this jacket looks and feels like down, but is actually filled with recycled synthetic PrimaLoft® ECO for warmth..even in wet conditions. The recycled polyester shell is windproof, water resistant and compressible. $129 sherpaadventuregear.com
Race Day Gear Favorites
Race Day Gear Favorites By Jenny WilldenStop running in old, beat up sweats! Instead, try out some new gear! Here's are our picks of the best pieces for your next race.
Julbo Trail Glasses
Check out these sleek, light running glasses that feature a soft, flexible lens so you don’t have to worry about breaking them on the trail. The photochromic Zebra lens transitions from dark to light in just 25 seconds, giving you perfect vision in any conditions. For men and women. $160 julbousa.com
Cycling & Running Must-Haves
By Jenny WilldenYou’re a competitor, and when it comes to performing your best, what you wear is just as important as your training regiment. While I can’t promise these feature-packed items will help you set a PR in your next race, they certainly can’t hurt. Want extra gear picks? See even more of our favorites at sportsguidemag.com.
The Skinny on Skivvies
Performance Underwear for Guys and Girls
It’s time to mention the unmentionables and reveal the truth about your most intimate layers!
At the age of six I was devastated to learn that wearing my Wonder Woman Underoos did not actually endow me with special superhero powers, despite my earnest efforts to invoke the magic by pairing them with a cape. Ironically they were made from cotton, which sport science has since proved, in fact inhibits athletic performance. Nothing against the touch, the feel, the fabric of our lives, but when it comes to a full day of ski touring, ice climbing or running, what you put next to your equatorial region matters!
Gearheads frequently pay through the nose for the best technical outerwear, but when it comes to the drawers in their drawers, underwear frequently gets the shaft, so to speak. Skivvies are the most underestimated and overlooked item in your gear closet. Perhaps it’s a matter of out-of-sight, out-of-mind, but I’m here to tell you that investing in a few pairs of high-performance undies will bring a smile to your cheeks.
Think you have to give up your stylish wear down there in exchange for functionality? No way! A few brand innovators are engineering bloomers to be technical AND spicy.
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