MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Spring 2018

SPRING 2018 ML BLUE 87 SPRING GEAR GUIDE BIG AGNES BERYL SL 0° BAG AND INSULATED AXL AIR PAD This 0°F (-18°C) bag boasts thermally efficient vertical structured side walls to trap heat close to your body while the contoured shape of the hood cradles your head in lofty comfort. The key new feature here is the patent-pending detachable REM Pad Sleeve, which secures pad (eg., Big Agnes’ ultralight Insulated AXL Air) to the bag and also doubles as the sleeping bag storage sack. The bag’s Insotect Flow tech delivers uniform heat distribution throughout. bigagnes.com HYDRO FLASK WINE BOTTLE Hydro Flask’s new 25 oz. Wine Bottle makes it easy to pack your Shiraz along on any adventure. It holds an entire bottle of wine and features double wall vacuum insulation to keep it at the perfect temperature. And, since it’s made with durable pro- grade stainless steel, it won’t retain or transfer flavours. Pairs with rugged 10 oz. Wine Tumbler. hydroflask.com TENTSILE STEALTH HAMMOCK TENT Tentsile’s latest is a 3-person, modular offering with a removable insect mesh and rain cover. The Stealth employs a brand new TriPad pole socket to create three separate entrances, one on each side of the tent. Each occupant has their own generous hammock berth, storage space in the central Tower Shelf and the ability to modulate ventilation in their area of the interior cabin . tentsile.com LANDER CAIRN XL LANTERN This is the first smart lantern with proximity lighting, which adjusts light intensity based on your proximity to the lantern. Other features include Bluetooth controls, waterproof and dustproof IP65 rating, 400+ hours of light time with variable dimming and strobe modes, and an anchor system for easy hanging and holding. And it can even charge your phone. lander.com SUNDAY AFTERNOONS BRUSHLINE BUCKET HAT The Brushline’s timeless design hits all the marks: lightweight, sun protective, breathable, water and stain resistant. The adjustable sizing system features some stretch for all-day wearability, and there’s a nifty spot to hold your sunglasses. Packs up quick, easy and compact. sundayafternoons.com THULE UPRIDE BIKE RACK Finally, a rooftop rack that accommodates bikes with non-traditional or carbon frames, rear suspension, and bottle cages—and you never have to remove your front wheel. Thule’s UpRide is a universal rack with no frame contact, for swift and secure mounting (lock system sold separately). Fits most 20–29” wheel bicycles with tires up to 3" wide (up to 5” with Thule UpRide Fatbike Adapter). thule.com WOLF AND GRIZZLY M1 GRILL KIT If you’ve ever tried grilling burgers on a wobbly grill balanced on uneven rocks, you know how treacherous a proposition it is. Enter this ingenious little grill made by Waterloo-based Wolf and Grizzly. Folding up into a bag the size of a telescopic umbrella, the stainless steel frame comes with a cleaner, plus flint and steel. Just set it up right in your fire and never lose a burger again . wolfandgrizzly.com