Gear Shed: Late Summer Roundup

ML staff and gear partners have selected seven new items to end your summer (and jumpstart your fall) in stoke-worthy style. Items listed In alpha order.

Catalyst Total Protection Case for iPhone 13

Waterproof up to 10 metres—and with a drop spec of 2 metres—the TOTAL PROTECTION CASE means a long, worry-free life for your phone. In the age of Covid, a case you can immersion-wash with soap and water is reassuring. And the case’s full functionality is exactly that, with an instant mute switch plus MagSafe and QI wireless charging compatibility. Trip-ready features include 2 corner attachments compatible with Catalyst’s Crux Gear line as well as their Floating Lanyard. www.catalystcase.ca

FATMAP

Discover and map your next mountain adventure with FATMAP. Explore a detailed global 3D map to plan, track and share your adventures. Make informed decisions with gradient, aspect and elevation overlays and download maps to your phone for offline use. Get inspiration with local routes and guidebooks curated by mountain experts. FATMAP, the backup plan in your pocket. www.fatmap.com 

Mustang Survival Taku Dry System

Stay comfortable and dry while paddling no matter what the weather in the TAKU DRY SYSTEM. With 3L Marinespec SP fabric creating exceptional waterproof and breathable performance, the Dry Top features Velcro® adjustments on wrists and neoprene hem and an extended skirt for kayak compatibility. The Dry Bib is reinforced in the seat, knees and socks with 500D Cordura for dependable durability. www.mustangsurvival.ca 

Osprey Atmos/Aura Backpacks

Osprey’s best-seller just got even better. Available in men’s (ATMOS) and women’s (AURA) backpacks in 50L and 65L sizes has upped the ante with improved anti-gravity suspension for maximum comfort on the trail. Combine enhanced organizational components (for better access to your gear) with an easy-peasy integrated rain cover, and this pack’s got you covered for long days in the mountains, no matter the weather. www.osprey.com

Outdoor Research Women’s Ad-Vantage Leggings

The AD-VANTAGE LEGGINGS are made for all sorts of movement: running up steep trails, stretching, or crushing that tough climbing move. These leggings blow away the average tights, with DuraPrint technology panels to add reinforcement where you need it (without compromising on stretch). Outdoor Research collaborated with Climbing Ambassador and world cup competitor Quinn Mason who identified high-abrasion areas that matter most on rocky outdoor adventures. www.outdoorresearch.com

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Patagonia Altvia Alpine Pant

Designed with rock climbing in mind, the ALTVIA ALPINE PANT for men and women will be your staple in adventure trousers. Featuring four-way stretch and an environmentally friendly, durable, water repellent coating, you’ll be set for all-day movement and comfort above the tree line. Find the Fair Trade Certified pant at www.monodsports.com 

Scarpa Golden Gate ATR

From pavement to roots and dirt, the GOLDEN GATE ATR (available in women’s and men’s) serves runners looking for an all-around shoe comfortable on hard surfaces, and also gravel and technical trails. Scarpa’s most cushioned shoe to date, the ATR boasts superior impact-absorption capabilities due to its iRespond Midsole System, designed to absorb and return energy efficiently. The Presa outsole with Super Gum rubber supplies traction both on and off road so you can expand your running frontiers. www.atmosphere.ca

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