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Open Arms is an Austin-based clothing company with a mission. Open Arms is a social enterprise founded to provide refugee women in the US a living wage for making stylish products from 100% recycled materials. Open Arms Mission Statement: At Open Arms, we are committed to providing refugee women in America a living wage (the baselineRead more

Pack & Paddle has a brand NEW item from Mountain Hardware – the Plasmic™ Rain Jacket for men & women! This lightweight rain jacket is perfect for south Louisiana’s unpredictable weather – featuring increased breathability and accelerated evaporation. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/61312931[/vimeo] Info from Mountain Hardwear: Top-tier technology—Aquaguard front zip and Dry.Q™ EVAP for unbeatable wicking. The Plasmic keeps you comfortableRead more

Protect yourself from the sun on your all day adventures. The Reef Runner has built-in UPF Sun Guard 30+ with ultralight mesh to keep your skin cool. FEATURES: -Ultralite mesh vents run along side seams from wrist to underarm to shirt hem -Ultralite mesh across back shoulders -Drop-in gadget pocket on left chest -Box pleated backRead more

This fall, we have introduced to P&P a lineup of GPS units specifically designed for outdoor navigation. All units can use downloadable maps and are designed to help you stay found in the field. We will show you the differences in the models and help you understand the function of the unit you select. WeRead more

Let’s face it: We all hate to wait. The Journey is everything I am looking for in a water purifier: LCD readout makes it easy to determine battery life and when water is purified UV sterilization process takes 90 seconds, instead of 30 minutes – 4 hours No pumping, and (almost) no waitingRead more

A new pant that we’ve gotten a great reaction to is the Continental Pant from Patagonia. The Continentals’ virtually indestructible polyester and nylon blend (53%/47%) has a slight give for freedom of movement, dries quickly, and wicks moisture. All of this makes it a perfect travel pant with a pedigree of toughness that will keepRead more

Designed specifically for travel and outdoor use, Ex Officio has developed a whole line of undergarments that are designed to allow you to bring only one or two sets of underwear with you on any trip of any length. Seasoned travelers save room by packing minimal clothing. With the Ex-Officio underwear, you can wash oneRead more

A few moments spent thinking about Travel Security can mean an entire trip spent enjoying yourself. Pacsafe products feature security features such as slash-proof straps, metal mesh fabric slash protection, lockable zipper pulls and much more – all in a product that looks like any normal pouch or pack. If travel is in your future,Read more

  We were excited to find a new hydration system that solve many of the problems of older systems. The Hydrapak is constructed with durable FDA approved Polyurethane. It comes with a lifetime no-leak warranty. The top of the bladder closes securely with a sliding clip. The combination of the wide opening and the suppleRead more

  You may have heard the buzz (sorry for the pun!) about ExOfficio’s Buzz Off clothing. This clothing repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges (no-see-ums). The technology has been tested and improved through years of research and field use. With Buzz Off gear you get invisible, odorless protection just by putting on yourRead more