ML offers a cornucopia of gift ideas for active moms who shred all year around.
Chirp Wheel Pro
The new Chirp Wheel Pro is a vibrating massage wheel that offers a deep massage and vibration therapy treatment to alleviate back pain and tension, improve range of motion, help you warm up better and recover faster. The 3-speed, rechargeable vibration motor loosens tight muscles and increases blood flow to reduce pain and speed up healing time. www.gochirp.com
Targeted Pressure + Vibration
Targeted Pressure + VibrationColumbia Facet 75 Hiker
This spring, Columbia introduced a line of hikers designed with its proprietary traction technology, Adapt-Trax. The all-terrain, ultra-grippy Facet 75 shoe (also available in a mid) offers flexible comfort, primed and ready for variable terrain. The Outdry waterproof/breathable construction means you can hike in any weather, while the NAVIC FIT lacing system helps keep your midfoot locked down for more security on uneven ground. www.columbiasportswear.ca
Adaptive Traction
Adaptive TractionDanner Women’s Mountain 600
Danner collaborated with long-time partner Vibram to craft a new boot that bridges classic style with contemporary performance. The women’s Mountain 600 features the first-ever Vibram SPE midsole, combining the best properties of rubber and EVA to provide lightweight cushioning that won’t break down easily over time. The Vibram Fuga outsole (with Megagrip compound) offers traction on both wet and dry terrain. And to withstand the wettest conditions, they added a durable suede upper with waterproof Danner Dry lining. www.danner.com
Flexibility + Traction
Flexibility + TractionDometic Thermo Tumbler
This insulated, vacuum-sealed, tough-as-nails 10-oz tumbler keeps drinks at the perfect temperature. Made from robust stainless steel, the tight-fitting lid has a splash-resistant press-fit function. The lid also comes with a removable gasket for easy cleaning. The tumbler is dishwasher safe and BPA Free. Check Dometic’s full lineup of outdoor drinkware here.
Active-lifestyle Drinkware
Active-lifestyle DrinkwareGrayl UltraPress
Compact and easy to use, the 16.9-oz UltraPress Purifier Bottle fits into any pack pocket (or cup holder), requires zero setup and filters safe drinking water in a mere 10 seconds (3L/min). You won’t find a more reliable or portable filtration/purification system for the backpacker, paddler, camper or world traveler. Best of all? You simply fill the bottle, press down and drink. www.grayl.ca
Streamlined Purification
Streamlined PurificationLaCrosse Women’s AlphaTerra
Forget everything you think you know about pull-ons. The versatile AlphaTerra has a sneaker-like fit for comfort from the dog park to the rustic getaway cabin. They’re built with hand-laid rubber and flexible neoprene and will handle soaking downpours and mud. An EVA footbed and midsole provide plush, multilayer underfoot cushioning, so you can stay comfortable in any conditions. And unlike many pull-ons, they’re available in half sizes, too. www.lacrossefootwear.com
Rugged + Waterproof Pull-On
Rugged + Waterproof Pull-OnNathan VaporAiress 3.0 Run Vest
The VaporAiress 3.0 7L is the latest iteration of the award-winning VaporAir/Airess series, incorporating new materials, hardware and pocket design. Updates include air mesh shoulder straps, colorful bungee cords on front shoulders and back center panel for additional storage options, low profile hardware on sternum straps and an easier-to-access back zipper pocket. www.nathansports.com
Multi-Featured Hydration Run Vest
Multi-Featured Hydration Run VestNavy Street is a new handcrafted cocktail from Ernest Cider Co., a family-owned cidery and the first in Ontario to achieve BCorp status (an international designation that certifies a company’s high level of environment and ethical standards). Featuring a kiss of gin and a touch of juice topped with soda, Navy Street’s debut artisanal bevvy is flavourful but not too sweet, for a refreshing dockside experience. Available at LCBO through September. www.navystreet.ca
Easy-Drinking + Light Alternative to Beer
Easy-Drinking + Light Alternative to BeerPatagonia Multi Trails Shorts
For everyday runs or warm-weather wandering, the Multi Trails Shorts (5½” inseam; the men‘s version is an 8″ inseam) are made of a lightweight 90% recycled polyester/10% spandex blend that breathes, wicks moisture and moves comfortably. Runners will love the comfy liner and the minimalist waistband with good power and recovery. Unlike many run shorts, the Multi Trails boast two zippered front pockets—plus one back snap pocket to stuff the shorts into for storage and packing. www.patagonia.ca
Sustainable, Durable + Stretchy Run Short
Sustainable, Durable + Stretchy Run ShortML Skadi Ceramic Mug
Start your mornings right—with Skadi, a kickass Norse ski goddess who howls with the wolves, hunts with a bow, drinks vodka and glacier chips and once stormed the home of the gods to demand revenge for her murdered father. If that spirit, imbued in each MOUNTAIN LIFE SKADI CERAMIC MUG, doesn’t start mom’s workday off right… nothing will. www.mountainlifemedia.ca/store
Drinking Partner
Drinking PartnerSunday Afternoons Ventura Hat
The Ventura is a medium-sized, lightweight and breathable fedora with all the UPF (50+) sun protection you need to stay cool and shaded in any summery situation. Made from crushable and tough ribbon fabric, this is a perfect travel hat. Plus, the bluesign®-certified wicking sweatband and metal eyelet ventilation add comfort when temps rise. www.sundayafternoons.ca
Packability
PackabilityTherm-a-Rest Honcho Poncho Down
The new Honcho Poncho Down is the coziest-ever layer to wear around camp and beyond. Made with 100% recycled nylon, the shell is DWR-coated for water resistance. Combined with Responsible Down Standard–certified 650-fill Nikwax Hydrophobic Down, the Honcho Poncho maintains its remarkable puffy warmth even in damp conditions. Elements like the anorak zipper, fitted hood and snap layout (to minimize the excess fabric typical of traditional ponchos), add comfort and functionality. www.thermarest.com
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