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Gear Review: Columbia Reach The Peak Hybrid Down Jacket

Saturday, 04 February 2012 07:20 Jeremiah Breeze

The down jacket is not a new idea, but Columbia has added a twist to the Reach the Peak Hybrid Down Jacket. When you first see the jacket it looks a lot like other down jackets until you really start looking it over. There are a few main differences from your traditional down jacket.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 February 2012 07:22

Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Citilicious Coat and DOHM Beanie

Thursday, 02 February 2012 20:01 Chrissy Breeze

I was skeptical about this review. When I saw the coat online, I wasn’t sure it was the type of coat I would really frequently wear. Then the package showed up and I put on the coat. I was HOOKED! I have to say I really felt quite cute in the jacket, and boy was it warm. I am impressed how a few more inches on a coat can really keep you just that much warmer.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 20:22

Gear Review: Q Knot Pro

Friday, 03 February 2012 09:49 Jeremiah Breeze

I was very curious to what the Q Knot Pro could do when I received the package of them from the company. When I first saw the design and applications for the Q knot I was intrigued. The Q Knots are a multi-purpose reusable ties that are a great solution to keeping cords or other itemed bundled and secure.

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Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 09:55

Best of Outdoor Retailer Show: Winter 2012 Part 2

Friday, 27 January 2012 00:00 Jeremiah Breeze

We had to have a part 2 of the Best of the Outdoor Retailer Show because there were that many great new products this year. And in reality this is barely scraping the top of what new things are going to be coming out in the fall. We hope that you will continue to check back on our site to see updates of new gear and reviews of that gear. 2012 is going to be a busy year here at Open Air Life.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 28 January 2012 07:31

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