Accessories for outdoor adventures, hiking, walking, balance & mobility.

Accessories: Gear that helps you more completely enjoy your outdoor adventures.

YakTrax Pro
AdventureMedical Kits
Glacier Gel
Travel Kit
Ultra-lite Travel Kit
Headlamp
Lumbar Pack
Back Packs
Open Finger Gloves

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YakTrax Pro

YakTrax Pro: Great traction! We like the Pro (vs. the Walker) because the strap holds them onto your shoes. They run a bit small, so if you are at the upper end of the sizing, get the next size up. Sure wish I’d had my YakTrax the day I slipped in the parking lot before cross country skiing. Now these lightweight, compact slip-on cuties go with me everywhere I might encounter snow or ice. $29.95

AdventureMedical Kits

AdventureMedical Kits: a company developed by an emergency room physician, focused on QUALITY vs. quantity. This is the ultra-lite kit I carry. Comes with a spiffy bag that you can customize to suit your needs. Fantastic Gift for anyone who hikes or walks. $17

Glacier Gel

Those who have seen my seminars know what a huge fan I am of Glacier Gel. I’ve helped many a hiker on the trail by pulling out my Glacier Gel. Building my trail karma points J $9.95

Travel Kit

Adventure Medical Kits Travel Medic First-Aid Kit

Cute little travel kit. I have one in my lap top bag: $10

Ultra-lite Travel Kit

Adventure Medical Kits UltraLight .9 First-Aid Kit

Functional and light, the Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .9 first-aid kit carries enough medical supplies for a group of 4, yet tips the scales at a mere 9 oz: $36

Headlamp

Petzl Tikka Plus 2 LED Headlamp

The lightweight Petzl Tikka Plus 2 headlamp pulls together 5 lighting modes to ensure you can see and be seen during nighttime adventures of all flavors. Single high-output LED provides even, white lighting throughout your field of vision with no blank spots in the beam; special lens optimizes the reach of the beam to 35m. Red LED positioned to the side of the white LED lets you preserve your night vision or use the headlamp as a blinking light to increase your visibility in urban environments. Push-button switch easily changes between 3 white lighting modes (high, low and flashing) so you can choose the appropriate light level for the task at hand. Also change between 2 red lighting modes (continuous and blinking). White light on low level provides up to 140 hrs. of use and on high up to 55 hrs.; red continuous provides up to 100 hrs. Hold down the on/off switch to change between red and white lighting modes. Battery charge indicator light comes on when the beam distance diminishes to 5m and when there is only 50% battery life remaining for proximity lighting. Provides IPX4 water resistance for reliability in inclement weather. Headlamp tilts to point light where you need it. Adjustable elastic headband holds the light securely in place; colorful headband and plastic casing add a little style. Compatible with the Petzl Adapt Tikka 2 system (not included), which allows you to quickly and easily attach the light in a variety of places. Battery compartment is hinged to allow simpler access than the previous version of the Tikka Plus; compartment closes easily and securely. Runs on 3 AAA alkaline batteries, included; Tikka Plus 2 is compatible with lithium batteries, which are lighter than alkaline batteries and perform well in cold temperatures.

Lumbar Pack

People often ask whether a lumbar pack or day pack is better for hiking. It’s really a personal preference. However, if you want a lumbar pack, you want to make sure it can be cinched down towards your back, like in this Kelty model.

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Kelty Oriole Lumbar Pack

With pockets for 2 water bottles and room for extra gear, the Kelty Oriole lumbar pack performs well on short day trips. Main compartment holds lunch or a jacket. 2 external mesh pockets securely hold water bottles (sold separately) and provide easy access when you're on the go. Front pocket holds a hat and energy bars; fleece-lined accessory pocket carries sunglasses. Internal zippered pocket stashes small essentials such as keys, sunblock or lip balm. Delrin rod frame supports heavy loads and keeps the pack from sagging. Compression straps tighten down load, adding stability to waistpack. Removable, adjustable and padded shoulder strap converts lumbar pack into a commuter bag; both the shoulder strap and hipbelt tuck away when not in use. Daisy chain allows additional gear to be strapped on to exterior.

Back Packs

Kelty Redwing 2500 Pack - Women's

A proven workhorse from Kelty, the rugged, lightweight Redwing 2500 women's pack is a natural for day hikes yet has excellent capacity and organization for going overnight. Anatomically curved shoulder straps and removable air-mesh hipbelt are sculpted to fit your body and distribute weight for load-carrying ease. Women-specific shoulder straps are shaped through the bust and placed more closely together than unisex straps; hipbelt padding aligns to a woman's hipbones. Straps, hipbelt and padded backpanel are lined with moisture-wicking mesh that dries quickly, keeping you comfortable in the heat of hiking. Supportive LightBeam™ stay shaves off half the weight of a traditional stay, yet is 30% stiffer. Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; pulleylike Scherer Cinch™ doubles hipbelt tightening force. Roomy, panel-opening main compartment features an interior slab pocket and tube port for carrying various hydration reservoirs, sold separately. Front pocket has an organizer panel with key clip and map pocket. Other essentials can be kept organized and handy in 2 zippered side pockets, front zippered stash pocket and twin mesh water bottle pockets. Strap on even more equipment with daisy chain, ice axe loop and lash tabs. Side compression straps help stabilize the load. Constructed from rugged 600-denier ripstop polyester and reinforced with 610-denier Cordura® polyester to withstand the rigors of the trail.

Kelty Redwing 2650 Pack

A proven workhorse from Kelty, the rugged, lightweight Redwing 2650 pack is a natural for day hikes yet has excellent capacity and organization for going overnight. Anatomically curved shoulder straps and removable air-mesh hipbelt are sculpted to fit your body while distributing weight for load-carrying ease. Straps, hipbelt and padded backpanel are lined with moisture-wicking mesh that dries quickly, keeping you comfortable in the heat of hiking. Supportive LightBeam™ stay shaves off half the weight of traditional stays, yet are 30% stiffer. Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; pulleylike Scherer Cinch™ doubles hipbelt tightening force. Roomy, panel-opening main compartment features an interior slab pocket and tube port for carrying various hydration reservoirs, sold separately. Front pocket has an organizer panel with key clip and map pocket. Other essentials keep organized and handy in 2 zippered side pockets, front zippered stash pocket and twin mesh water bottle pockets. Strap on even more equipment with daisy chain, ice-axe loop and lash tabs. Side compression straps help stabilize the load. Constructed from rugged 600-denier ripstop polyester and reinforced with 610-denier Cordura® polyester to withstand the rigors of the trail.

Kelty Redwing 3100 Pack

A tried-and-true workhorse from Kelty, this rugged, lightweight pack is a natural for day hiking yet has excellent capacity and organization for an overnighter. Anatomically curved shoulder straps and removable air-mesh hipbelt are sculpted to fit your body while distributing weight for load-carrying ease. Straps, hipbelt and padded back panel are lined with moisture-wicking mesh that dries quickly, keeping you comfortable in the heat of hiking. Supportive LightBeam™ stays shave off half the weight of traditional stays, yet are 30% stiffer. Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; pulley-like Scherer Cinch™ doubles hipbelt tightening force. Roomy, panel-opening main compartment features an interior slab pocket and tube port for carrying a variety of hydration reservoirs, sold separately. Front pocket has an organizer panel which includes a key clip and map pocket. Other essentials can be kept organized and handy in 2 zippered side pockets, zippered stash pocket, fleece-lined optics pocket and security pocket. Strap on even more equipment with daisy chain, lash tabs and an ice-axe loop. 4 side compression straps help stabilize the load. Constructed from rugged 600-denier polyester ripstop and reinforced with 610-denier polyester Cordura® to withstand the rigors of the trail.

Open Finger Gloves

Basic bike gloves can significantly improve your pole performance. These Fox gloves are discontinued and we have a small supply available. We have looked for 6 years for the perfect gloves for using with poles and finally found these. They have no Velcro to get caught in the strap, they’re washable and have finger pockets for easy removal. Fingerless are all purpose gloves, lightweight with terry and mesh. They have just the right amount of padding to improve power with poles and prevent chaffing in the crook of your hand. Most sizes available in Red/Tan and Black/Gray. $25 + shipping & tax. Contact us for more info.