MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Fall 2018

98 ML BLUE FALL 2018 BLACK DIAMOND FORGE DOWN HOODY Here is a highly packable insulation piece—it stows inside its chest pocket and clips to your harness or pack with an integrated clip loop—featuring 700-fill, RDS-certified down that is DWR-treated for added weather resistance. The Forge is insulated with eco-friendly ALLIED Feather & Down, who helped create the industry-standard Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certification to make sure down is ethically sourced. blackdiamondequipment.com OUTDOOR RESEARCH WADI RUM PANTS Inspired by the steep, remote rock walls of southern Jordan, the newWadi Rum Collection includes feature- packed pieces that fit in just as nicely on the crux of a climb as they do in the director's chair. Built for climbing and detailed for trail-to-town versatility, the Wadi Rum Pants use a durable Cordura nylon, spandex, and cotton blend for real-world ruggedness. outdoorresearch.ca MALOJA AMALIAM.UNI HOODIE Maloja’s technical fleece hoodie serves for multisport pursuits or as an all-round jacket for everyday use. Stretch Fleece ECO (95% recycled polyester and 5% recycled spandex) is the ideal material choice for first- or second-layer clothing. The smooth outer surface is extremely durable while the inner fleece surface provides insulation and quick moisture transfer. malojaclothing.com & avail. in Ontario at squirejohns.ca SCARPA KAILASH TREK GTX From day-trekking to backpacking, the Kailash boasts a water-resistant suede upper and Gore-Tex lining. Thanks to the up-to-the-toe lace system, with steel hooks and polymeric compound, the fit is stable and precise. The 3D TPU protective toe cap assures protection, while the low-density PU intersole absorbs all the shocks of the trail. And the Biometric Trek sole with Vibram outsole grips like nobody’s business. scarpa.net SAUCONY XODUS ISO3 New from the ground up, the Xodus ISO 3 takes Saucony’s famed cushioning system to the max, adding Isofit trail-specific dynamic upper for comfort, Pwrtrac for grip, and full-length Everun midsole for continuous comfort throughout the run. The dual compound Pwrtrac plus XT-900 outsole design offers rugged durability and traction across a multitude of trail surfaces. saucony.com OAKLEY FIELD JACKET The Field Jacket is equipped with the world’s first airflow innovation that combats fog and overheating, allowing cool airflow on demand with the simple pull of a toggle. Meanwhile, the lenses are Oakley Prizm, engineered to dramatically enhance detail and improve performance by providing ultra-precise colour-tuning for specific environments and everyday use. oakley.com THULE VITAL 8L HYDRATION PACK An all-day hydration pack designed with world-beating Thule quality to hold the gear you need for long, worry-free rides and varying weather.And isn’t weather always varying? Features include hands-free ReTrakt hose return system; jersey-style pockets; 2.5L Hydrapak reservoir; adjustable pack size to carry loads, with expandable panel and up to 8L of cargo space; and interior loops for tire pump and shock pump. thule.com GREGORY PROXY 45L The new women’s-specific Proxy boasts convertible suspension with true comfort, as well as a slim profile for frequent travellers. A padded back panel, contoured shoulder harnesses, and wide hipbelts provide support no matter the load; at check- in, they tuck away into a dedicated pocket. Inside, the ActiveShield compartment separates damp or dirty clothes from the clean/dry stuff. Laptop and Gear Guard padding keeps electronics safe. gregorypacks.com