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Black Crows x Polartec Ora Ski Kit
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Meet Black Crows’ new Ora Body Map Jacket and Pant ($540-660). Designed in line with its Ora parka, Black Crows’ Ora Body Map Jacket and Pant are made with a 2-layer ripstop fabric, a breathable Polartec Alpha Direct insulated lining, and PrimaLoft Black eco insulation. In terms of features, they’ve got zipped ventilation, adjustable cuffs, and a RECCO reflector built in. A women’s jacket and women’s pant are available as well.
Benchmade Cutlery
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Benchmade is taking its blade know-how to the kitchen. Its new American-made (in Oregon) Cutlery lineup includes an 8-inch chef’s knife, 6-inch utility knife, paring knife, table knife, station knife, and meat knife. All the blades come in a choice of CPM-154 or 440C steel, and can be customized. You can get Benchmade’s 3-piece Cutlery Set for $850, or other blades à la carte ($160 and up).
Osprey Glade Hydration Pack
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What Osprey calls an all-mountain hydration pack, the new Osprey Glade 5L ($80) is made for keeping you hydrated on the lift-served slopes. The pack is made entirely with Bluesign-approved fabrics and a PFC-free DWR. It has a 2.5L reservoir with an insulated hose and bite valve cover and, of course, a goggles pocket. The Glade also comes in a 12L version ($110).
Rumpl Merino SoftWool Blankets
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Rumpl is finally expanding from outdoor puffy blankets to cozy indoor ones. Its new Merino SoftWool Blankets ($199 and up) are made with a blend of sustainably sourced Australian wool and organic cotton, and come in throw, queen, and king sizes and four colors. The blankets have a reversible design. The throw blanket weighs 2.3 pounds.
Swiftwick Vision Winter Socks
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Winter is coming, and Swiftwick is getting ready. Swiftwick’s new line of Vision Winter Socks ($20/pair) doesn’t just feature cosmetic updates (snowflakes, pine forests, and general wintry patterns), but a materials update as well. For use in winter and on snow, the Vision will now have an almost-50% merino wool blend, versus the regular Vision’s all-synthetic fabric.
10 Barrel Brewing POW Stout
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Released at the beginning of this month was 10 Barrel Brewing’s Pray for POW Stout ($15/6-pack). This storm-inspired winter stout has notes of dark chocolate, coffee, citrus, and berry — the perfect big warmer after a day waist-deep in pow, 10 Barrel says. It has a 7% ABV. All proceeds from this release will be donated to Protect Our Winters (POW).
Snow Peak Recycled Nylon Down Vest
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New for fall 2021 is Snow Peak’s Recycled Nylon Down Vest. This baby packs a punch of equal parts warmth to sustainability to style. The Down Vest ($350) is made with a 100% recycled nylon shell and recycled 700-fill green down. The vest features a stand collar, button-down closure, two front pockets, two side pockets, and a storage bag. It comes in two monochromatic, neutral colors.
Mother Karen's Powdershirts
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Mother Karen’s original powder jacket became an icon on the Rocky Mountain ski scene over 50 years ago. Now, Mother Karen’s is back. The new Powdershirts ($188) have the same classic pullover construction, but with an updated 80% recycled polyester fabric, now more water-resistant, wind-resistant, and abrasion-resistant. Color blocking, raglan sleeves, and a kangaroo pocket top off the look.
SHRED Rarify+ Snow Goggles
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SHRED just updated its goggle line for the 2021-22 season, namely the Rarify+ and Simplify+ ($200) goggles. The Rarify+ is a larger spherical-style lens, while the Simplify+ is a cylindrical lens. Both have contrast-boosting lens technology with a hydrophobic and anti-fog treatment and venting. And 84% of the straps in the new line are made from post-consumer recycled plastic.
Cold Case Gear Thermal Case
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Small startup Cold Case Gear is back after a successful Kickstarter for its first product in 2019. This time, Cold Case Gear has created a USA-made, aerogel-insulated, ultimate phone protection pocket. The Cold Case Thermal Phone Case ($60) is airtight, waterproof, and drop-proof (military grade). Plus, it floats and protects against both heat and cold. It weighs 90 g. Available on preorder now.
AllCity Cycles Nature Cross Lemonade Edition
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AllCity Cycles Nature Cross bike is already a looker, but this new paint job? We might be in love. The race-ready, single-speed, cyclocross-style Nature Cross ($1,499-2,299 MSRP) is adorned in a fade-to-neon Pink Lemonade edition on the bike’s air-hardened extruded steel. The bike runs 700c x 42mm tires. Framesets and complete builds are available.
Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite
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Just launched this week is Work Sharp’s Precision Adjust Elite Sharpener and Upgrade Kit. The Upgrade Kit ($80) includes seven abrasive grits, including replacements for the original Tri-Brasive stones; 220, 320, 400, 600, and 800 grit diamond stones; and a ceramic rod. The Precision Adjust Elite ($120) is the full package — the base model Precision Adjust, with the new sharpener accessories, all in a carry case.