GEAR ROOM Gear Gift Ideas for the Holidays By Derrick Knowles
BIG & LITTLE GENNY PORTABLE EMERGENCY POWER GENERATORS
These portable, rechargeable battery-powered generators help you keep your electrical devices running at home or work when the power goes out or at camp when there’s no electrical outlet to be had. Plug the generator into a standard AC electrical outlet for charging or charge from a solar or wind power source. When you’re off-grid, you can also charge the generator with the solar panel that comes with it. These Simpliphi generator kits are silent, non-toxic, cobalt-free, and are sealed and weather-resistant. The
Big Genny is larger, but both generators will fit under a desk or table or in a car, RV, or tent. Mounted with heavyduty wheels and a collapsible handle, you can easily haul them around where you need them. Each generator includes a 5-volt USB port for cell phones and tablets, as well as outlets to charge laptops, fans, lights, small appliances, and more. Big Genny MSRP: $2,998. Little Genny MSRP: $1,489. Available locally from Spokane’s Eco Depot. Email bruce@ecodepotinc.com or call 509216-4472 with purchase inquiries.
BEDROCK CAIRN 3D ADVENTURE SANDALS
There’s a reason why most of the river guides we ran into rafting the Lower Salmon River this summer were wearing sandals from Missoula, Montana-based Bedrock Sandals. Bedrock’s industry-leading designs and thorough field testing have produced a light, flexible sandal that is equally at home in the mountains, on river, or at the beach. The sculpted footbed and Vibram traction have unbeatable grip with the feel of a minimalist running shoe, and with three points of adjustment, ensuring a tight fit and making adjustments when
needed takes seconds. The one thing about the Bedrock design that I was concerned about is the two thin pieces of cord that make up the toe thong. I’ve never liked the feel of a toe thong or the rubbing that usually occurs. Yet, after several months of wearing my Cairn 3Ds, I barely notice the strips of cord between my two toes and have had no rubbing issues. Bedrocks are by far the best adventure sandals I’ve ever worn. MSRP: $115. Available at Hyper Spud Sports in Moscow, Idaho, or online at Bedrocksandals. com.
PCH HOODIE FROM CALIFORNIA COWBOY
Nothing beats a fullzip hoodie when the weather turns colder, and this one from California Cowboy has a weight and warmth to it that reminds you you’re wearing something substantial. It’s made with rugged French Terry fabric and features a doublelayered, voluminous hood. And then 22
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there are the many fun features that truly set this hoodie apart: an overengineered, secure bottle pocket holder; a zip-dry pocket for phones and other dry goods; a bottle opener pocket; kangaroo pockets; a hidden pen pocket; a loop for hanging your sunglasses; and California-inspired style. It’s not just a hoodie; it’s a party. MSRP: $148. Californiacowboy.com.
