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Winter Scene

WHEN IT IS raining all week, OR blowing too hard, OR snowing too much, OR too hot to be outside, is it time to go home?

Not if you plan ahead, and have the right outerwear for the job.

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RAINPROOF, BICYCLE CAPE: --- Bicycle Cape/Overshoes ,
--- Elastic leg, arm straps

COLD WATER FISHING/RAFTING/SNORKELING/NOODLING:
--- Camaro "Mono Wave Shorty" Wetsuit
--- Keeps body heat in, chill & water out.

WATERPROOF, BREATHABLE JACKET/PANTS:
--- The North Face "VENTURE"


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WINDPROOF, FLEECE JACKET/PANTS: --- Campmor "WINDBAN"

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SNOWBOARD PARKA/PANTS: --- Black Dot "MACH I"

BASE LAYER UNDERWEAR: --- Columbia Zip Top "TITANIUM"
--- Expedition Weight

ALL-TERRAIN GLOVES: --- Waterproof, Snowboard Gloves

EXTREME FOOTWEAR: --- Trail Running or Mountain Climbing

WINTER TRAVEL GEAR: --- From Crampons to Snowshoes

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HIKING SHIRT: --- Ex Officio "BUZZ OFF"
--- Insect-repelling, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, UPF 30+.

HIKING TEE SHIRT: --- Ex Officio "Performance Travel"
--- Quick-drying, wrinkle- and odor-resistant.

HIKING PANTS: --- Ex Officio "BUZZ OFF Converible"
--- Insect-repellent, Quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, UPF 30+.

BOXER BRIEFS --- Ex Officio "Print"
--- Wicks moisture away from skin and breathes well
--- for comfort all day long.

HIKING SHOES: --- Vasque "Velocity"

HIKING SOCKS --- Ex Officio "BUZZ OFF"
--- Wool/CoolMax, insect-repellent garment.

FOOTBEDS: --- SuperFeet "Hiking II - High Profile"
--- To align and control foot motion, providing balance, support, shock absorption, and reduce friction and moisture for long-wearing comfort, helping to prevent blisters.

Business Casual for when you need to go to town.

* All product recommendations are based on value, pack weight/size, dual-functionality, "Best Buys" from Consumer Reports, and/or an "Editor's Choice" in their respective category of 2003 "Best Gear" reviews from: * BackPacker, * Bicyling, * Canoe & Kayak, * Computer Shopper, & * Shallow Water Angler magazines and whether waterproof or able to float.