Gear Shed: Bracelayer’s Latest Compression Pant + More Picks for Fall & Winter

Check out our recommendations for October, including innovative compression pants, camp chairs, ski gear and jackets.

Bracelayer Compression Pants

Whether you’re hiking trails or carving moguls, Bracelayer’s versatile Compression Pants with built-in knee support can help to combat joint instability, relieve knee pain, and prevent injury. The pants feature a 1.5-2 mm knee support layer and are available in thermal and non-thermal designs to give you support and stability on any adventure. www.bracelayer.ca

Crazy Creek Original Chair

Crazy Creek has the ultra-packable legless chair all sorted. Nobody does it better. The high-density closed-cell foam padding of the Original Chair won’t absorb water, while sturdy carbon reinforced fiberglass support-stays will stand up to many years of rough use. Will serve as a stadium seat, an all-weather camping chair for ultralight trips or as an anywhere chair that folds down flat and streamlined for storage and transpo. The tight-knit straps with adjustable buckles on both sides allow you to custom-adjust the recline. With 250 lbs weight capacity, it provides support and stability in an ultralight/ultradurable package. www.crazycreek.com

Fjällräven Skule 28L Backpack

The Skule 28L backpack is perfect for everyday trips to school or work and just as suitable for day hikes. Made from hard-wearing, water-repellent Oxford fabric in recycled polyester, it has all the right pockets and a padded 15” laptop sleeve, an air mesh back panel, padded shoulder straps and adjustable chest strap. www.fjallraven.com 

Kari Traa Louise Hybrid Jacket

The Louise Hybrid Jacket features a quilted upper and brushed interior for extra warmth, snag-free YKK zippers, secure pockets, and elastic hem and cuffs. The weather-protective collar and stretch panels complete this stylish and functional layer for everyday wear, XC skiing, running or hiking. Pair with the Henni Pants. Buy Kari Traa in Canada at Monod Sports, Sporting Life or Altitude Sports.

Rab Women’s Khroma Converge GTX Ski Jacket

The Women’s Khroma Converge GTX is built to take you from untracked slopes to exposed summits and everywhere in between. The GORE-TEX shell offers versatility with three-layer waterproof protection that keeps you dry, and the warm backer technology feels warm and cozy in icy temperatures, wicking away moisture to keep you comfortable on the climb. rab.equipment

Rose Boreal Cozy Long Sleeve Shirt 

This women’s long-sleeve shirt is ideal for outdoor activities in shoulder seasons thanks to its long sleeves (with thumbholes) and relaxed fit. Made from Rose Boreal’s eco-friendly BioSoft fabric, it is silky soft, breathable and durable. It feels so buttery that you’ll want seven, so you can wear one every day of the week. Pair with the Solstice Ultralight High-Rise Legging or something else from Rose Boreal’s fall lineup.

Salomon S/PRO RACE 140 Men’s Ski Boot

The S/PRO RACE 140 is the pinnacle for competitive skiers looking for exceptional power transmission, precision and control. With easy-to-customize comfort, they combine the best from Salomon’s race and pro lines and are designed to withstand intense turns while offering a lightweight feel and a secure heel lock. www.salomon.com

Seirus Heatwave All Season Top

An ultralight baselayer with warmth and active comfort to spare, the men’s Heatwave All Season Top harnesses the warming power of Seirus-exclusive tech, now in an even lighter weight. The heat-reflective material amplifies 4-5 degrees while also reflecting 20 percent of your escaping body heat back at you. With brushed Max Wick inner face material next to your skin, the Heatwave All Season Top is never clammy or itchy, and wicks excess moisture like a champ. Pair with the All Season Bottom. www.seirus.com

Smartwool Ski Compression Sock

With a performance fit and unbeatable durability, Smartwool’s newest sock boasts graduated compression to increase blood flow and recovery—and help prevent lactic acid buildup and pain during intense sessions. Better circulation means muscles receive more oxygen and nutrients so you can ski longer. Plus: the sock’s body-mapped mesh zones add breathability, while the wider welt means a comfortable and secure fit. www.smartwool.ca

Völkl Peregrine

The all-new Völkl Peregrine series ski excels on hard-packed terrain, and its 3D radius sidecut supports versatility for playful skiing. Thanks to the tailored carbon tips and Titanal frame, it offers impressive responsiveness and easy turn initiation. At the same time, it packs serious power, delivering precise and stable handling. Check them out at Skiis & Biikes or at www.volkl.com

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