By: Kelly Blake
It’s still cold and raining here in the Bay Area and Marblehead, CGPR’s headquarters, fluctuating from the low 30’s to 50’s and the typical New England spring time mix of rain, sleet and snow. Despite this roller coaster of temperatures, the first day of Spring is this Monday, March 20; we can’t wait for the warmer weather. More hiking, walking, running, riding, surfing, camping and spending time outside in nature please!
Our outdoor clients Moosejaw, LOWA, Houdini, Tread Labs and UYN are ready with have an amazing assortment of products and accessories for enthusiasts of all levels. Here is a peek:
Spring essentials include a cooler that keeps food and beverages cold. Moosejaw branded Coolers are new, durable yet affordable and easy to transport. Most importantly, they keep ice cold for days. Using recycled content, nylon and post-consumer recycled plastic, the coolers come in various sizes and hard or soft sided.
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LOWA’s first trail running collection features three models each with their own style and technologies \based on performance and fit. The Citux is a lightweight trail runner built for speed. The Amplux is a comfortable shoe crafted for moderate trails with a blend of grip and cushioning. The Fortux is built for ultra-trails and long distances
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Houdini’s Pace Flow Houdi is a PFA-free light and airy performance hoodie made with innovative mesh fabric that is warm and has exceptional breathability at a very low weight.
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Tread Labs, a leading performance insole brand established by Chaco founder Mark Paigen, just introduced a spring premium lifestyle sandal collection for men and women incorporating 35 years of proven expertise. The Albion + Covelo have ultra-lightweight polyurethane midsoles sharing the DNA with performance running shoes for a smooth ride. The 3D knitted uppers use 100% recycled polyester that fit like a glove and have a fresh clean aesthetic.
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UYN, (pronounced “win”) launching in the United States just now, is the first consumer brand from Italy’s Trerè Innovation, a global leader in sustainable Italian apparel, footwear and sock design and manufacturing. The Urban Trail Circular is a technical and sophisticated shoe for urban adventures and trail explorations. It features the brand’s proprietary Natex® material which is 100% bio-based enabling the shoe to be fast drying and incredibly elastic.
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