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Gear<br />
Sherpani<br />
For 2008, Sherpani introduces a natural<br />
compilation of bags and packs. The products<br />
are made from all natural cotton and<br />
suede trims, use non-toxic dyes in production<br />
and will come with hangtags<br />
made from recycled paper. Products<br />
include the Blossom tote, Clover<br />
shoulder satchel, Holly messenger bag,<br />
Iris backpack (pictured), Ivy handbag<br />
and Laurel shoulder bag. Available colors<br />
include pebble, tarragon, canyon,<br />
lavender and merlot. 720.214.2194 or<br />
www.sherpanipacks.com<br />
Sierra Designs<br />
For 2008, Sierra Designs has expanded<br />
its sleeping bag category by bringing back<br />
its Flex bags as well as using sustainable<br />
and recyclable materials within its bags. The<br />
Flex sleeping bags are designed to provide<br />
users the flexibility of movement during sleep<br />
without compromising warmth. The new Flex<br />
series includes the same stretch technology as<br />
before, but comes with a new lightweight fabric<br />
to provide greater thermal efficiency. The company’s<br />
Green Effect Program now includes the Verde<br />
20º, Déjà vu 20º, Nahche 0º and Winema 0º. The<br />
bags use 90 percent green materials and innovations,<br />
including Climashield Green, PrimaLoft Recycled,<br />
Cocona lining material and EcoSensor recycled<br />
shell material. Pictured is the men’s Lazer, which uses<br />
PrimaLoft Recycled insulation. 303.262.3050 or www.<br />
sierradesigns.com<br />
Sierra Summits<br />
Sierra Summits offers<br />
healing and moisturizing<br />
balm for dogs. Pads can become<br />
rough and cracked from long hikes, hunting,<br />
days on the beach in the hot sand or salty<br />
chemical treated sidewalks, and on the streets in the<br />
winter. Customers can sooth and protect pet paws with this<br />
all-natural organic balm. Trailhealer contains tea tree oil for healing<br />
and to deter licking. Other natural ingredients include organic hemp<br />
seed for healing skin lesions and to fight inflammation, moisturizing<br />
jojoba oil, and shea nut butter, a therapeutic emollient that helps heal<br />
cracked, aged and damaged skin. Trailhealer is available in a mini 0.5-<br />
ounce travel tin, an 18-gram stick or 4-ounce tin. 775.303.8539 or<br />
www.sierrasummitssunblock.com<br />
Simply Brilliant<br />
The ShockStrap combines a double loop<br />
of tough shock-cord encased in sun-protective<br />
nylon webbing with a strong nylon strap. The<br />
versatile tie-down adjusts from 24 inches to 60<br />
inches and has a marine-grade anodized 600#<br />
test carabiner on each end. To secure loads, just<br />
wrap the stretch end of the ShockStrap around<br />
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any rack, throw it over your load and clip the other end back around<br />
itself. The product’s StrapWrap system enables users to quickly gather<br />
the loose end of the strap under a cord lock system that keeps it from<br />
flapping in the wind. ShockStraps are available in four colors (blue, red,<br />
silver and black) and are sold separately (MSRP: $16.95) or in two-packs<br />
(MSRP: $32.95). 888.557.6464 or www.shockles.com<br />
SOG<br />
SOG’s PowerAssist multitool houses not one,<br />
but two assisted opening blades. When users start<br />
to open the main blades (available when the tool is<br />
closed), the S.A.T. (SOG Assisted Technology) takes<br />
over to complete the opening. When not in use,<br />
blades lock closed using SOG’s patent-pending<br />
side release. Flip open the tool to gain access to<br />
heavy-duty pliers and large wire cutters. Smooth<br />
handle surfaces promote comfort while in use.<br />
While open, five other components are available<br />
to be individually locked open with the<br />
new patent-pending Piano-Locks function.<br />
PowerAssist also includes new gear covers,<br />
hex bolt construction, V-Cutter, and built-in crimpers. The unit is<br />
made from stainless steel and weighs 9.3 ounces. MSRP: $115-$122.<br />
425.771.6230 or www.sogknives.com<br />
SolLight<br />
The patented LightCap combines a<br />
polycarbonate water bottle and a sealed,<br />
solar-powered LED light in the cap. The<br />
LightCap can be used as a tent lantern<br />
or even a flashlight by holding onto the<br />
middle and aiming the bottom out. Simply<br />
set it in the sun (or hang it from your<br />
pack when hiking) to allow it to charge.<br />
The product features a switch for both<br />
a red bulb (preserves night vision) and<br />
white bulb (bright enough for reading). The LightCap provides up to<br />
six hours of illumination, with the bulbs guaranteed for 20,000 hours<br />
and the charging system for 500 cycles. The cap includes a totally<br />
sealed solar panel and rechargeable light circuit and weighs only a<br />
few ounces more than a regular cap, according to SolLight. MSRP:<br />
$24.95. 888.557.6464 or www.sollight.com<br />
Spenco<br />
Spenco Medical Corp.’s For Her Total<br />
Support insole is a technical replacement<br />
footbed featuring Q Factor Technology,<br />
which provides targeted support<br />
and guides a woman’s foot into a more<br />
centralized position. The insole provides<br />
firm support and foot stabilization with<br />
a cuboid lock that helps keep the fifth<br />
metatarsal head in line. It also features a<br />
gel heel strike cushion that absorbs shock<br />
and returns energy for improved comfort<br />
and cushioning. In addition, a metatarsal pad<br />
helps relieve pain and offload pressure on the ball of foot, while a low<br />
friction top cloth with Ultra-Fresh Silpure helps prevent blisters and<br />
control odor. 800.877.3626 or www.spenco.com
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