Inside Outdoor Winter 2018

DUER The new Live Free pant is an update on DUER’s best-selling Live Lite pant. Live Free uses a natural fabric made from four different fibers, including organic cotton and naturally sustainable Tencel, creating a strong, breathable, high stretch and lightweight gar- ment. A new DWR treatment lends a slightly heavier weight and more structure for fall. SRP is $139. Darn Tough Vermont Taking a page from the successful Vertex run series, Darn Tough began by reengineering the performance RFL ski sock. Using the lightest weight yarns, the team kept the breathable, ultra-lightweight sock’s durability lifetime guaranteed with knitting techniques such as drop-needle and strategically placed mesh and ribbing. Dakota Grizzly An example of the brand’s “mountain modern” aesthetic, the new Trip Jacket, a flannel and quilted lined field jacket, features a wind- and water- resistant cotton blend outer shell and unique details such as micro- suede trims, leather details, added storage pockets and an- tique zippers. Dalbello The new Dalbello DS Series stands out with a new construction devoted to delivering op- timum all-day comfort in a high performance, 100mm last, four-buckle overlap boot. Part of delivering greater comfort lies in building a light- er weight boot, so Dalbello designers devised a bi-injected Power Cage construction that consists of a hard PU frame, integrated with a second injection that together results in a lighter, slimmer looking design with great power transmission, cosmetic ap- peal and ease of entry/exit. Danner The insulated Raptor 650 features the same platform as Danner’s Explorer 650 hiking boot with added cold-weath- er features such as 400G PrimaLoft insulation, fleece-lined uppers with durable wool and full-grain leather, and Danner Dry waterproof protection. The Vibram SPE midsole is twice as resilient as standard EVA, and the Vibram Escape outsole with Megagrip offers superior traction on wet, icy surfaces. Of- fered in men’s and women’s styles. SRP is $240. Direct Alpine Featuring Gelanots HB waterproof fabric with excellent breathability (20,000mm/39,000 MVTR), plus added Gelanots fabric to reinforce high wear areas along the shoul- ders and back, the Guide Jacket is a lightweight, go-everywhere technical hardshell that deliv- ers full-weather protection for year-round mountain use. A shorter front hem allows un- impeded leg-movement dur- ing ascents, while the drop tail provides protection on snowy or muddy descents. SRP is $359.95. Inside Outdoor | Winter 2018 38 Product Market Showcase | WINTER 2018/2019