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Spring 2012 Gear Guide: Climbing

March 28, 2012 / admin

Patagonia Supercell Jacket

Climbing is one of our passions here at Open Air Life, so it was harder for us to narrow down the field of new climbing products. This is by far our biggest gear guide including over 20 pieces of gear to look at and crave. As we all know the weather can change at any time and spring snow or showers are always on the horizon. We have included gear to help keep you warm and dry even if the temperature drops or the rain starts. We have also included 3 new approach shoes in this guide, with the Vasque Rift having a men’s and women’s specific models. We hope that this guide will inspire you to get out a little earlier this spring and get climbing.

Gear Guide: Spring 2012 Hiking

March 20, 2012 / admin

Hi-Tec Sierra Lite I WP

Spring is here and we here at Open Air Life are excited to get out hiking. This guide is full of gear that will make your spring hiking a little bit better. We start this guide with some great shoes for our feet. After all our feet are what will carry us all those miles that we hike. We will also be putting out a shoe guide in the coming weeks of some of the new hiking shoes coming out spring 2012. We hope this guide will encourage and excite you to get out this spring and find a new hike.

Gear Guide: Travel Spring 2012

March 13, 2012 / admin

Kiva Messenger Bag

Springtime is a great time to start planning or even going on your next great adventure. We have contacted hundreds of companies this spring looking for the best gear to include in our Spring 2012 Gear Guides. We hope that you find the information in this guide useful. Most of us seem to need our electronics, so a few of these products will help your electronics travel better, and at the same time give you peace of mind. Happy Traveling!

Winter Gear Guide: Climbing

January 3, 2012 / admin

Eddie Bauer Down Hoodie

Winter has set in and the cold has arrived in a lot of areas. Having the right gear this winter while climbing will make all the difference. We have chosen new gear and also some classic gear that will make going out this winter climbing season a lot more comfortable and fun. Also if you are new to climbing, as always, we recommend that you get some training and then head out and have a good time.

Fall Gear Guide: Climbing

October 25, 2011 / admin

Looking to still get in a few more days at the crag this fall? This guide is full of gear that will help you reach your full potential this fall while still doing it in comfort and style. There are a couple new belay devices that are worth looking into as well as a tent that is changing how tent poles are designed and constructed. So climb on.

Fall Gear Guide: Running

October 18, 2011 / admin

Cortana

Fall is a great time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. I love fall because the temperature drops and the summer heat gives way to brisk mornings and cool evenings. For me it has always been a lot more enjoyable to run in 50-60 degrees compared to 90-100 degrees. That said, if one is not prepared for it to be a little cooler, running outside can be miserable. Having the right gear can make or break the best fall training plan. The products in this guide are geared to help you succeed at your fall training plan and help you get out and run.