Get Outside! Gear for the Season
Originally published in the Fall 2019 issue of Spoke+Blossom
Stio Men’s Ralston Canvas Jacket
The Ralston is the perfect jacket for chilly late-autumn evenings. Stio designed
this piece to be as durable as traditional ranchwear, paired with style and functionality to fit the modern outdoor lifestyle. The Ralston features chest pockets to secure your small essentials, and the snap-button front makes it an easy layer to take on or off. $159 stio.com
Julbo Aerolite Sunglasses
Designed for runners, these sunglasses have great grip and ventilation, with a rimless lens for even more lightness and a tremendous feeling of freedom. With its photochromic Reactiv lenses, the Julbo Aerolite design can handle distance and all kinds of conditions. $90 julbo.com
POC Tectal Mountain Biking Helmet
As mountain bike season rolls into fall, the Tectal offers more coverage than other mountain bike helmets and has a very efficient ventilation design. The lightweight size adjustment system ensures a comfortable and secure fit. $190 pocsports.com
HOKA ONE ONE Sky Arkali Hiking Shoe
The Arkali is not your average hiking shoe. HOKA ONE ONE has combined running shoe innovation with climbing shoe technology and hiking boot engineering to create trail footwear that is light, comfortable, rugged and protective, with foot traction that takes you from dirt to rocks and back, no problem. $200 hokaoneone.com
Hobie Mirage i14t Tandem Inflatable Kayak
Grab a companion and hit the water this fall with Hobie’s i14T inflatable kayak. Its two MirageDrives produce full power in both directions and offer maneuverability, and paddles are provided for an optional upper body workout. The rugged PVC-vinyl hull and rubberized underside coupled with its easy-to-grip carrying handles facilitate smooth launching, landing and portaging. $3,989 hobie.com
Tailwind Nutrition Colorado Cola Caffeinated Endurance Fuel
Get your calories, hydration and electrolyte needs on the trail with Tailwind’s new liquid fuel in caffeinated Colorado Cola. According to Tailwind, caffeine can significantly enhance high-intensity and endurance performance. Available in 50- and 30-serving bags, as well as 200-calorie stick packs. $38.99 (large package with 50 servings) tailwindnutrition.com
Patagonia Black Hole Pack 25L
Think of this pack as your daily hauler for work, school or play essentials. It’s very durable, made with recycled materials and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Put the bulk of your things in the large main pocket and use the internal padded sleeve for a laptop or hydration reservoir. This Patagonia daypack has padded shoulder straps for comfort and a molded back panel that sheds moisture and allows a cooling airflow. $129 patagonia.com
