santacruz skier
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NIce photo... where is that?
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What's your favorite piece of outdoor gear?
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Oh, that's the stock photo from Trek's website
HikenSki
Angel Diva
Hmm...my fav piece of gear since last fall are my New Balance Beacon v1 shoes. I swapped in some thicker HOKA insoles and it is heaven running in these shoes. So light and so cushy I own two pairs to rotate. Every time I run I smile because they absorb so much shock whether I am midfoot striking or getting tired and heel strike. I'm five months pregnant and they've been great on my run/walks.
My other fav piece of gear is my Dutchware half-zip hammock in a girly purple. I can sleep in the woods and not have back pain waking in the morning. So glad we discovered hammock camping years ago. We plan to order a hammock stand for the patio so I can use it more often this summer. Once the little one arrives in August there won't be backpacking for a few years. :-(
My other fav piece of gear is my Dutchware half-zip hammock in a girly purple. I can sleep in the woods and not have back pain waking in the morning. So glad we discovered hammock camping years ago. We plan to order a hammock stand for the patio so I can use it more often this summer. Once the little one arrives in August there won't be backpacking for a few years. :-(
BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
My Asolo Stynger GTX ML hiking boots. They're no-nonsense and pretty!
MilkyWookiee
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
For me, it would have to be Gold Bond powder! Keeping dry is an important part of staying warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It also helps hide stains on white horses in a pinch, and keeps all sorts of odors at bay.
SqueakySnow
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I would live in my Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoodie if I could 
VickiK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
What color? I have a pink and a black. Sort of tired of the black but it is practical.Iwouldlive in my Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoodieif I could
Back to topic, my Pilates mat isn't exactly outdoor gear. Not sure what I would name instead... skis, ski boots, ski jacket, bike, etc etc.
My favorites really have to do with skiing: my Hotronics boot warmers and my Chaval Supernova Heated mittens. My hands and feet get cold so easily that I honestly don't know how I'd ski without them. So yes, they're my absolute favorite outdoor gear.
Which one do you have? I have a friend who's looking at them.
SqueakySnow
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Couldn't live without my boot heaters. After that a powder sweater be it my Eddie Bauer or the gifted one from one of my vendors. (Red doesn't go with a Mauvey jacket though...)
But I do have a favourite Zip t-neck. It's from Salomon and was called the Moto-Mesh. It's warm, light and seems to be lasting forever. Basic black, but as stated it goes with everything.
But I do have a favourite Zip t-neck. It's from Salomon and was called the Moto-Mesh. It's warm, light and seems to be lasting forever. Basic black, but as stated it goes with everything.
Christy
Angel Diva
What kind of Jet Boil? It's a Flash or a ZIp--the kind that just boils water. We use it for backpacking.
Divegirl
Angel Diva
Depends on the sport and the time of year -
Biking - Right now I love my Scott Sportster bike because it gets me out of the house and can handle the sandy crappy roads here and some minor trail riding in local state parks.
Diving - I love my Aeroskin dive skins - they're lined w/ Polartec so I stay warm - I get cold even in the Caribbean, my Cressi Frog fins - stiff enough for power and speed but short enough for manueverability in tight spaces as I love macro photography
Skiing - my K2 Potion 74s - love them for carving also my shiny turquoise helmet
Overall - My Olympus TG-3 and housing - use this camera topsides and underwater - hope to upgrade this to a TG-6 soon...
Most important - My passport so I can go all the places I want to go and do all the stuff I want to do
I have too many toys.
Biking - Right now I love my Scott Sportster bike because it gets me out of the house and can handle the sandy crappy roads here and some minor trail riding in local state parks.
Diving - I love my Aeroskin dive skins - they're lined w/ Polartec so I stay warm - I get cold even in the Caribbean, my Cressi Frog fins - stiff enough for power and speed but short enough for manueverability in tight spaces as I love macro photography
Skiing - my K2 Potion 74s - love them for carving also my shiny turquoise helmet
Overall - My Olympus TG-3 and housing - use this camera topsides and underwater - hope to upgrade this to a TG-6 soon...
Most important - My passport so I can go all the places I want to go and do all the stuff I want to do
I have too many toys.
Little Lightning
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
For clothing Kari Traa. Perfect fit in fitness clothing which often doubles as casual clothes. Base layers run big but sizing is good for layering. Jackets activity oriented and also great fit. Great website sales. In spite of being shipped from Sweden packages usually arrive within a week.
Summer, my beloved custom Serotta. Has traveled many miles across this county on bicycle tours. The bike has seen many unique and interesting places in this country. Can also be used on indoor trainer for bad weather days. Newer, Giant Avail Advanced Pro with electronic shifting. Now the touring and long distance bike. Set-up on fit better, newer technology in components. Also, not ridden as much, my Giant Pique Advanced 2 mountain bike. Bicycle shoes are Pearl Izumi. Best fit for my narrow heels, wider forefoot and higher instep. Primal bicycle clothing. Local company, great deals at warehouse sales.
Winter, of course my Kari Traa base layers, mid-layer fleece jacket. Black Crows Camox skis and Technica 95 flex ski boots.
Foot wear. Xero minimalist shoes, boots and sandals. Light, comfortable. My feet can't handle any other kind of shoes.
Summer, my beloved custom Serotta. Has traveled many miles across this county on bicycle tours. The bike has seen many unique and interesting places in this country. Can also be used on indoor trainer for bad weather days. Newer, Giant Avail Advanced Pro with electronic shifting. Now the touring and long distance bike. Set-up on fit better, newer technology in components. Also, not ridden as much, my Giant Pique Advanced 2 mountain bike. Bicycle shoes are Pearl Izumi. Best fit for my narrow heels, wider forefoot and higher instep. Primal bicycle clothing. Local company, great deals at warehouse sales.
Winter, of course my Kari Traa base layers, mid-layer fleece jacket. Black Crows Camox skis and Technica 95 flex ski boots.
Foot wear. Xero minimalist shoes, boots and sandals. Light, comfortable. My feet can't handle any other kind of shoes.
snoWYmonkey
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Just one? Not possible, ha ha. I love this thread by the way. Less about the actual item, but more what it represents for each woman, and who they might be based on the piece they chose.
Toss up between my dragon photochromatic lens ski goggles, a freebie pair of vasque approach hiking shoes, and a Gregory day pack that is my carry on and adventure pack on long day hikes.
Toss up between my dragon photochromatic lens ski goggles, a freebie pair of vasque approach hiking shoes, and a Gregory day pack that is my carry on and adventure pack on long day hikes.
