Winter 2015

Winter 2015

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Fall/Winter styles Down vs. Synthetic Gloves vs. Mitts Lole, Icebreaker & Bellroy Promotions • December Hours • New & expanded lines: FIG, Bellroy, Arcade, Tentree

Montreal $284.95

Marmot Down Defender is an insurance policy for your down garments. This specially treated highly water-resistant down offers an extra level of moisture protection for down garments and sleeping bags exposed to wet environments. Down Defender helps prevent down from clumping and losing its loft when exposed to water, thereby greatly increasing its ability to keep you warm and comfortable.

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Stays drier 10 times longer than untreated down Maintains 150% more loft than untreated down in damp conditions Dries 30% faster than untreated down Treatment is PFOA and PFOS free Bluesign approved

Geneva $499.95

Brooke $349.95

Chelsea $399.95 Our No. 1 Selling Parka!

Here Comes the Winter, Let’s Talk Insulation!

Down vs. Synthetic Fill

Despite the unseasonably warm start to November, it’s time to start thinking winter jackets. When you head over to Outdoors Oriented to choose your new best friend for the winter, you might be overwhelmed by the options. Down, Synthetic, Down Defender, and Coreloft are just some of the terms you will encounter when choosing your new jacket. Let’s talk about these materials and help you choose your new jacket from the inside out.

700-Fill Down - Left

Thermoball Synthetic - Right

The Low-Down on Down:

Down is a well known and trusted form of insulation. It is made from the plumage that is found underneath the exterior feathers of waterfowl. There are various pros and cons to this type of insulation.

Pros • It’s a slightly more lightweight option that will therefore pack down smaller if space is a concern.

• Down holds up over time. With the proper care down filled jackets can last decades!

Cons • Wet down is sad down. When your down jacket gets wet it doesn’t retain all of its insulating properties and takes a long to time to dry out.

• Down filled items tend to have a higher price tag then synthetic filled ones. You’re paying for the high warmth to weight ratio and a lighter weight product.

There are companies who have taken steps to reduce the hesitation when choosing down by putting a special water treatment on the plumage before it fills your jacket. For example, Marmot uses Down Defender which helps the down repel water and therefore keep you warmer in wet conditions.

What is Synthetic Fill:

There seem to be so many different types of synthetic fill out there today that all boast to be the best and comparable to down. Let’s look at a few of these and some pros/cons of synthetic fill.

Primaloft Thermoball which can be found in The North Face products is a fill of synthetic fiber clusters that mimic down by trapping heat in small air pockets. It offers a low weight product that performs better than down in wet conditions. Another type of synthetic fill you might encounter is Coreloft by Arc’teryx which has a similar synthetic fill but has a crimped design to trap warm air.

Pros • Provides more warmth when wet and has a faster drying time than down.

• It’s an easy to care for product that’s generally less expensive than down.

Cons • Today synthetics are getting very close to the light weight of down, but they are still fractionally heavier and bulkier.

• Although durable, synthetic fibers will break down faster over time compared to down.

The Decision: Now that you know a bit more about down versus synthetic fill it’s time to make your decision.

Down is a great option if you want something light weight and warm, but keep in mind you might be paying more and need to be cautious in wet weather. Synthetic fill is a great option for those who want an easy to care for, water repellent insulator that will leave you with a few dollars to accessorize with mitts and a new toque! Keep in mind that in both cases a wind or waterproof layer is often added to the exterior to protect you from the wet or blustery days. Now it’s time to find your favourite fit and colour then get out there and enjoy the outdoors!

Inlux $249.95

Koda $549.95

Fordham $374.95

KT Component $399.95

Snowburban $179.95

Norsehund Omega Mid $139.95

Summit County $199.95

Chilkat Nylon $129.95

Kaipo CS WP $139.95

Cheyanne $159.95

Hampton Plaid $119.95

Sidney Plaid $134.95

Reisen Zip $169.95

Decora Prelude $249.95

Pow Pow II Ultradry $159.95

FIG Clothing is a Canadian sportswear brand for active, urban and elegant women who love to travel. The collection is inspired by adventure and practicality. It is designed for those in need of versatility. Each minicollection is made of its own unique fabric to provide maximum freedom of movement. FIG is essential for travelling in comfort!

Bru $124.95

Xea $124.95

Pai $89.95

ten trees are planted for every item purchased Everyone can relate to the need for tree planting and the incredible impact it can have on the environment; an impact that does not simply end once the ten trees have been planted.

The numerous social and environmental benefits of each tree planted will likely outlast any tentree product purchased.

Not only do the trees live for 20-30 years, but they also propagate seedlings which in turn grow into more trees. This is the reason ten trees can make such a difference. For every item sold, these trees will benefit the region for centuries to come.

Carefree $39.95

Adventure pant $59.95

Adventurer $71.95

Slim your wallet

Wallets - reimagined. When you have the right things on hand, it becomes easier to adapt between work and life’s adventures. From your morning commute to a tropical downpour, Bellroy products let you roam more freely.

#Ineedabellroy Contest

Does your wallet look like the above left? If so, you need to participate in this! The winner will be selected on December 15 and recieve a Bellroy Note Sleeve valued at $95.

How to enter: - Take a photo of your fat, overflowing, ancient, beat-down or just plain ugly wallet and share it with us on social media.

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Travel Wallet $124.95

Element Pocket $94.95

Note Sleeve $94.95

Passport Sleeve $104.95

Purchase over $100 in Lole products and get a FREE Cotton Knitwear Beanie.

Value $35, valid until December 15th

Glee $179.95

Clowdy $369.95

Tivoli II Hi $184.95

Out N About $129.95

Brooklyn $199.95

Joan Of Arctic $214.95

Stylish and incredibly comfortable Arcade belts are here.

What if you could transform any pant into the comfort of a pair of lounge pants? Slip on an Arcade belt with just the perfect amount of stretch and you can.

Adventure Line The ultimate go anywhere, do anything, always comfortable belt. From hiking to hybrid board shorts, skating to snow pants, its stretch comfort, low profile design and high-grade weather-proof materials will change the way you think about belts.

Crossover Belts Specifically designed to go from the office to the outdoors. It’s a half-and-half combination of high-quality real leather and elasticized comfort webbing. It’ll get you through a meeting looking prim and proper while not constricting you on the bike ride home.

The Atwood $29.95

The Blackwood $29.95

The Bermuda $29.95

The Hemmingway $29.95

The Thompson $37.95

The Tradewind $29.95

The Hotloft $44.95

The Original $39.95

Extravert $84.95

Highcamp $99.95

Gloves Vs. Mittens With long, cold and sometimes wet winters, making sure you have the correct outerwear is imperative to getting outside and making the best of a sometimes challenging but truly beautiful season. As outdoor retailers we are constantly asked “What’s warmer; mittens or gloves?” The simple but not complete answer is that when comparing apples to apples (amount of insulation and waterproofing) mittens win every time! Why? Because, mittens hold your fingers together trapping and circulating warm air around the whole hand and reducing loss of heat due to evaporation.

Now, with this being said, die hard glove advocates will argue that gloves insulate each individual finger (true, but with less circulating warm air per finger) and give you increased dexterity without having to remove your mitten. This means gloves may be considered the better option if you’re writing, working your smartphone or have to constantly tighten your kids skates.

On the mitten side of the debate - Do you really need the dexterity to hold a trekking pole or your beer in the backyard rink? Also, not to be forgotten is the fact that you get a better snowball using mittens!

Plus it’s important to consider any health conditions which reduce circulation in your hands ie. blood thinning medications or Raynaud’s. If this is the case, you need the air circulation found in mittens and at times you may even benefit from adding additional heat sources such as Yaktrax hand warmers, many mitts even have pockets built in to accept these.

The best of both worlds – Everyone has heard that layering is an important part in staying comfortable in the winter, and your hands are no exception. Moisture management is key, and even a slightly damp hand can lose a significant amount of heat compared to dry digits. Personally, I find a Merino wool glove liner inside my insulated waterproof mitten helps to reduce overheating while the waterproof mitten ensures that I am protected and making snowballs without concern of soggy frozen fingers. The mitten can also be removed when dexterity is required, while keeping the liner on to keep the cold at bay.

So come in, try on a few options, ask all the questions you need and then get out and enjoy the cold!

December Beanie Promo Purchase over $150 in Icebreaker products and get a free beanie.

Value up to $40, Valid December 1st - 31st.

Black Friday

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