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Gear Shed: Early-Fall Picks

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ML staff and gear partners have selected seven new items to start your fall in stoke-tastic style. Items listed In alpha order.

Arcade Adventure Belt

A good belt is an overlooked but nonetheless essential apparel item. We wanted one that could go outside with us and we found it in the ARCADE ADVENTURE BELT. It’s bursting with features for active people: the ultralight Performance Stretch material moves with you; the micro-adjustable buckle effortlessly dials in your fit; plus the buckle is low-profile and you won’t feel it when you bend. And the (machine-washable!) belt handles water far better than leather. www.arcadebelts.ca

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Photo: Arcade

Recycled Materials

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Webbing is made of 85% recycled REPREVE®️ polyester, the leading brand of recycled performance yarn. By repurposing post-consumer plastic bottles, what would have gone to the landfills now gets a second life. REPREVE®️ webbing has been tested extensively to ensure uncompromised performance and durability, while making far less of an impact on the environment.
Webbing is made of 85% recycled REPREVE®️ polyester, the leading brand of recycled performance yarn. By repurposing post-consumer plastic bottles, what would have gone to the landfills now gets a second life. REPREVE®️ webbing has been tested extensively to ensure uncompromised performance and durability, while making far less of an impact on the environment.
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Arc’teryx Aerios AR Mid GTX Boot

The AERIOS AR MID GTX BOOT (available in men’s or women’s) passed our field test on the Juan de Fuca Trail (a three-day muddy and technical hike on Vancouver Island) with flying colours. Light, comfortable and unbeatably waterproof, these shoes were wonderful travel companions. www.arcteryx.com

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photo: Arc’teryx

Dynamic Fit

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3D-molded Ultralon® collar moves with the ankle while bracing and protecting it. It integrates with the tongue, creating a unified piece and a comfortable fit.
3D-molded Ultralon® collar moves with the ankle while bracing and protecting it. It integrates with the tongue, creating a unified piece and a comfortable fit.
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Osprey Stratos/Sirrus 44L Backpack

You take your hiking seriously and like to stretch your day hikes into light overnights more often than not. The STRATOS/SIRRUS 44 (Stratos is the men’s version, Sirrus the women’s) is built for rugged trails, rain or shine, with a top-loading design so you can easily pack up and go. It’s a sustainably designed technical pack with a cloudlike carry, thanks to its highly ventilated AirSpeed® suspension system. And when things turn stormy, your gear is protected with an included raincover. www.osprey.com

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THe women’s Sirrus 44L. Photo: Osprey

Recycled Materials

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The material mix is as follows: Main: bluesign® approved 210D recycled honeycomb nylon treated with PFC/PFAS-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent). Accent and Bottom: bluesign® approved 420D recycled nylon with PFC/PFAS-free DWR.
The material mix is as follows: Main: bluesign® approved 210D recycled honeycomb nylon treated with PFC/PFAS-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent). Accent and Bottom: bluesign® approved 420D recycled nylon with PFC/PFAS-free DWR.
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Peppermint Cycling Gravel Shirt

Designed with a fast-drying technical fabric and a relaxed fit, the PEPPERMINT CYCLING GRAVEL SHIRT offers unparalleled comfort while cycling. It matches perfectly with the Gravel Bib. Light and trendy, this collection is designed to explore country roads in comfort. www.peppermintcycling.com 

Peppermint Cycling Gravel Shirt
photo: Peppermint

Female-Led Bike Apparel

Female-Led Bike Apparel
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“Faced with the reality that cycling clothing for women was a very scarce resource, we founded PEPPERMINT Cycling Co. to fill a gap in the cycling market and offer unique and technical products designed by women for women. We are now happy to say the cycling industry is quickly evolving and we are proud to be part of the change, to push the boundaries of women in sports and to continue to do so by working hard to offer ever evolving products to a continually growing community.” www.peppermintcycling.com
“Faced with the reality that cycling clothing for women was a very scarce resource, we founded PEPPERMINT Cycling Co. to fill a gap in the cycling market and offer unique and technical products designed by women for women. We are now happy to say the cycling industry is quickly evolving and we are proud to be part of the change, to push the boundaries of women in sports and to continue to do so by working hard to offer ever evolving products to a continually growing community.” www.peppermintcycling.com
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Rollerblade RB Cruiser

Featuring a molded boot, four 80mm/85a Urban Profile wheels and SG7 bearings for added control, stability and speed, the ROLLERBLADE RB CRUISER (available for women and men) is ultra-responsive and versatile for skaters of all abilities. www.rollerblade.com

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photo: Rollerblade

UCO Flatpack Grill & Firepit

The lightweight FLATPACK folds down slim for easy transpo to the beach or campsite. It’s constructed of stainless steel for durability and easy maintenance. After a quick 30-second set-up, you’re ready to go. It has a stable base for safe grilling on uneven ground—and the sides serve as windbreaks. It can also be used as a firepit, to help you leave no trace in the backcountry. The Large Grill fit perfectly in the back of our fishing kayak. Also available in Small or Medium formats. www.ucogear.com

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The Uco Flatpack Large in action. Photo: Mountain LIfe Media

YETI Tundra 45 Cooler

The YETI TUNDRA 45 is our pick for adventures big and small. These burly coolers are built to last, keeping ice frozen for days and handling the roughest conditions. We love the lockable lid, which makes it bearproof, and the tie-down points to easily attach it to a truck bed, trailer, or boat. Come check out the Tundra at the EVO shop in Whistler Village. www.evo.com 

YETI TUNDRA 45
women’s aura 65L. photo: osprey

Ultra-Durability

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Yeti coolers are rotomolded high-grade plastic similar to the polyethylene used in whitewater kayaks. And any paddler will tell you how many rocks these kayaks can hit, year after year, and keep going.
Yeti coolers are rotomolded high-grade plastic similar to the polyethylene used in whitewater kayaks. And any paddler will tell you how many rocks these kayaks can hit, year after year, and keep going.
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