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Take a Hike: Essentials for Hikers

 

Hey, We Know Those Shades! (and we love to hike with them too!) Our sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection come in both kids' and adult sizes, like our light and flexible junior glasses!

With warmer weather just around the corner, urbanites are getting ready to take a brief break from the city and enjoy nature by going on a hike. New York has several hiking trails just a train ride away and it’s a great way to get moving in the great outdoors. Whether it’s just a day of hiking or you’re going on a longer excursion, be sure to come prepared with these handy hiking products.

Matador Freerain24 Backpack

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Taking you through 14 states, the Appalachian Trail is the longest continuously marked footpath on Earth. For a hike this extensive, you will need Matador’s Freerain24 Backpack and an adventurous friend. Nearly 2,200 miles long, the Appalachian Trail has only been successfully completed by 15,000 people.

Are you up for the challenge? If you’re a hardcore hiker then the answer is a no-brainer. The real question is do you have Matdaor’s Freerain24 Backpack to accompany you on this arduous but rewarding journey? Made out of strong and durable fabric, it’s the ideal hiking bag to carry all of your necessities. For a hike this long pack extra clothes, plenty of water, a compass, a map, and a headlamp. If you choose to navigate with a GPS system, be aware that battery life is limited so throw a rechargeable gadget in your Freerain24 Backpack for extra precaution. Its most unique and convenient feature is this backpack’s compact design. It can fold up so small it can literally fit into the palm of a hand.

When unpacked it turns into a 24 Liter backpack with a waterproof main compartment.

– Ultra-lightweight (5.5 oz) for easy transport
– Has 24-liter capacity with multiple pockets for easy-access storage
– Made with Cordura® 30D waterproof materials and Hypalon® rolltop construction to keep gear dry
– Breathable straps with adjustable top stabilizers for improved ergonomics
– Puncture resistant

 

Stojo

Stojo
Rule number 1: Always pack water for an extra day. Whether long or short, staying hydrated is key when hiking and with Stojo you will always have a cup to quench your thirst.

Don’t make a rookie mistake of not packing enough water. It can be a matter of life and death. Seriously! It cannot be stressed enough how important hydration is during any physical activity, but especially during hiking when water supply is limited. The hike you assumed would only take two hours can sometimes take four, a miscalculation that is common for a novice hiker. Bring water and lots of it. Save a ton of room in your bag by packing Stojo’s collapsible pocket cup. Made from mostly silicone and recyclable materials, this leak-proof cup has a unique design that allows it to “collapse” into a 1.75-inch disc that can fit right in your pocket. When opened up the cup can stand at 5 inches tall, about the same size of a standard coffee cup. Stojo is also devoted to making an environmental impact when you use 1 Stojo cup you are saving 500 disposable cups a year from piling up in landfills.

The Stoja Collapsible Cup is loaded with features:
– Available in 6 vibrant colors.
– Works for hot or cold beverages.
– BPA-free with no phthalates, glue or lead.
– Food-grade rated silicone cup and stopper.
– Dishwasher and microwave safe.

 

Ro·Sham·Bo Baby Sunglasses with UVA and UVB Protection

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It was a tough hike but you have finally made it to your destination. As the sun slowly drowns into the horizon and the sky fades into pinks and purples you realize a sunset is the perfect reward. Set your bag down and view Mother Nature’s masterpiece through Ro Sham Bo Sunglasses.

No one goes outside planning to get sunburned. While surrounded by beautiful scenery you may forget that the sun’s rays are relentlessly cascading down on every part of your body. Hiking may expose you to long hours in the sun. Protecting your skin by wearing protective and lightweight clothing, a hat and sunscreen is great but most people forget the importance of sunglasses. Ro·Sham·Bo sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection totally blocks out 100% of those harmful rays. Even during winter hikes sunglasses are ideal. They can prevent snow blindness which is when snow reflects light that can be discomforting to the eye. Available in 8 vivid colors, these shades are durable and lightweight. Due to their flexible design they are virtually indestructible. Bend, twist and stretch your pair of shades without breaking them. Made exclusively in Italy, Ro·Sham·Bo Baby's eyewear is stylish and offers guaranteed protection against the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. Make sure your little one has a pair too, their baby corneas will need the protection as well.

 

Matador Pocket Blanket

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Overnight backpacking in the Grand Canyon can be a little overwhelming with the extra planning and extra packing. It will be all worth it once you are cuddled up in your Matador Blanket gazing at the night skies.

With its dark skies and clean air, the Grand Canyon is one of the best places to star gaze in the United States. Every year in June they throw a Star Party where thousands of people gather to gaze at planets, star clusters and galaxies. Nights can be cool, even in the summer so make sure to wrap up in a warm Matador Pocket Blanket. This ultra-compact pocket blanket can be as small as a deck of cards when folded but when unpacked pans out to about 63” x 44″. Keep yourself nice and toasty during an overnight hike or lay it out on the ground for everyone to use. Puncture resistant, you won’t have to worry about twigs or rocks poking any holes in your blanket. Storage and portability is super convenient just fold it back up and stick it in your backpack or pocket. It will be ready to use the next time it gets chilly or you need to take a rest stop during your hike.

 

Leisure Leash

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Take your furry friend on your next hiking adventure with Leisure Leash. Your dog will love the physical activity and will keep you motivated along the way.

Dogs are the best hiking buddies you could ever ask for. They are loyal, trustworthy and can alert you if anything is near by. Staying hands free is optimal while backpacking, but after a certain point your four-legged friend may want to roam freely. Holding your dog’s leash, especially while hiking can be inconvenient but with Leisure Leash your trusty companion can carry his or her own leash. This new leash system allows quality time to be more enjoyable and easier for both you and your dog. It’s a two-part system that is equipped with a slip collar and a leash. Simply clip the leash to itself and wrap it around the collar and slip it around your dog’s neck. Comfortable and lightweight, your dog won’t even notice his leash has become a second collar. Leisure Leash is versatile, use it for short-leash heeling, medium-leash running and off-leash training.  Innovative and simple to use, the Leisure Leash ranges from 22” to 27” but extensions are available for additional lengths if necessary.

 

Matador Camera Base Layer

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Dream it. Live it. Frame it! What’s a walk of a lifetime without snapping a few pictures? With Matador’s Camera Base Layer you will always be ready to take the best shots. While hiking in Yosemite National Park, you will inevitably come across some of the most surreal landscapes in the United States.

From Glacier Point to Yosemite Falls, Mother Nature is ready for her close up. For photography enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals, the ultra-lite Matador Camera Base Layer bag is designed to easily slip out your camera to capture precious moments on the next vacation, camping trip or day hike! Accessible and comfortable to hike with you can carry it around your neck or sling it over your shoulder. Remove your camera from the bag in less than a second for full access to all buttons and controls to capture all of Yosemite’s iconic scenery. The one-size-fits-all roll-top design can house DLSR and Mirco 4/3 camera lenses making the Camera Base Layer versatile with every camera model and size. Yosemite is a photographers dream don’t miss out on the beautiful sunsets and scenic pictures.

 

Sydney Paige Backpack

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Known as one of the most dangerous hikes, the Kalalau Trail in Hawaii is only for experienced and physically fit hikers. With steep volcanic slopes and narrow paths a high quality Sydney Paige backpack will be able to endure this challenging hike.

Compared to mountain biking or rock climbing, hiking can seem like piece of cake. Putting one foot in front of the other may be second nature to you but on an insanely hard hike you will need to be in top-notch shape. You’ll want to be strategic with what you bring when it comes to the Kalalau Trail. A Sydney Paige backpack is perfect to travel light but big enough to carry your necessities. With one large main compartment, a drawstring and a magnetic closure you can fit shoes, clothes, water bottles and more. The Guidi Laptop Rucksack has one front and two side accessory pockets with metal zippers and padded back and shoulder straps for added comfort. Created by a mompreneur who wanted to show her kids that anyone could change the world, Sydney Paige will give a child in need a backpack for each one sold.

Sydney Paige’s mission to break the cycle of poverty involves:
– Donating the same high quality backpack as purchased.
– Filling each donated backpack with a full set of age-appropriate school supplies, food, clothing, and hygiene kits.
– Letting customers choose which non-profit company receives their matching bag and supplies.

 

Matador Droplet

Droplet

It’s always a smart idea to pack extra clothes while hiking. Climate changes go change with little to no warning. Depending on the season you pack a set of warmer or lighter clothes with Matador Droplet.

How many times has the weatherman predicted a perfect forecast only to be proven completely wrong? Like that one time he promised sunshine and blues skies but instead it rained for 6 hours straight. Don’t be caught unprepared if the weather takes a turn for the worse. Weather can be unpredictable especially when you are heading into the backcountry. Pack a change of clothes for emergencies or unexpected climate changes in your Matador Droplet. Whether it gets hot, cold or you decide to take a dip in the lake, this handy bag can carry it call. Light and versatile this bag is also waterproof guaranteeing your goods will stay dry. It’s large enough to carry a whole outfit and also other essentials like first-aid supplies, rain gear, an insulated jacket or extra socks. The Matador Droplet Wet Bag can fold up to fit right in the palm of your hand. It’s compact design fits perfectly on a droplet shaped silicon keychain making portability convenient and simple.

 

DryFins

DryFins

Stop Trail Chafing 2016! Painful chafing while hiking can be a guy’s worst nightmare. Next time you are about to go backpacking wear DryFins so you won’t have to cut your adventure short.

Guys don’t like to talk about it but with DryFins they won’t ever have to. Jump into a refreshing lake and swim freely after a long hike without worrying about chaffing afterwards. Designed for guys by guys, this brand was exclusively designed for active males who love to swim, fish or hike. Unlike traditional swim trunks, these top quality board shorts have a quick dry liner designed to eliminate irritation from chafe, rash and burn. The signature DryFins is a comfortable cut board short with a super-soft outer shell that looks great wet or dry. Two deep pockets can hold sunglasses, snacks, a flashlight or any other hiking goodies you may need. Available in men and boy sizes you can choose from a classic red or blue and coming soon, green. Say goodbye to the uncomfortable chafe waddle with DryFins.

 

Matador Surface

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Fishing while on a backpacking trip is the perfect way to take in the beauty and peacefulness nature has to offer. Lay down your Matador Surface at the dock and catch a giant trophy fish.

Backcountry lakes and fishing go together like a fish in water. Lay down your fishing tackle box and fishing poles on a Matador Surface and prepare for an epic day of fishing. Made from ultra composite material, this portable work surface covers a large of space of about 53” x 36.” Equipped with a “hardware trap” you can put hooks, bait, sinkers, bobbers and extra line inside. It’s a hiking essential you would never think you needed until you lose track of your needle nose plier. You can also use it at home for home repairs or when working on your car. It’s gas, oil, grease resistant and 100% waterproof. Printed on an easy pack-folding pattern, the Matador Surface can is compact and thin. It can fit comfortably in a toolbox or in your Matador Freerain24 Backpack. Like the majority of Matador’s products this portable work surface also folds down right down the middle into the size of your palm.

Matador Surface also includes:
– Metric and standard ruler markings
– A precision laser etched mm rule
– Protractor
– Angle Marking detents
– Bottle openers

 

ECOlunchbox

ECOlunchbox

For long hikes with steep terrains make sure to avoid food that will make you fizzle out such as chips, sodas and sweets. With ECOlunchbox you can pack tasty and energy boosting snacks to keep you going until the end.

Whether you are hiking for 2 miles or 20, you will need food that gives you plenty of energy. Some high-energy snacks are trail mix, dried fruit, sunflower seeds or chocolate covered soy nuts if you have a sweet tooth. With ECOlunchbox you can pack simple yet nutritious foods to avoid cramps, nausea or even dizziness while you are hiking. This reusable lunchbox is made entirely from non-toxic materials such as stainless steel, cotton and plastic-free silicone. ECOlunchbox is a socially and environmentally aware company that is on a “Plastic-free” mission to keep the planet as green as possible. Their lunchboxes are specially designed to healthy for people and the planet. Store your food in the most efficient and healthy way with awarding winning ECOlunchbox.

ECOlunchbox also has a line of plastic-free lunch bags and snack containers.
– Dishwasher safe
– 100% Non-toxic
– Stainless steel
– Reusable
– Waste-free
– BPA-free
– Phthalate-free

 

Allison Izu Sunrise Sweat Pants

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Hiking trips don’t stop fashionista’s from looking fierce even if they hot and sweaty. Throw on some of Allison Izu’s Sunrise Sweat Pants with your hiking boots and look like the ultimate outdoors babe.

You’re tired, hungry and drenched in sweat but who cares because yourSunrise Skinny Sweat Pants fit exactly the way they should on your petite frame. Perfect for early mornings in the backcountry and made especially for petite women, these sweat pants are casual and fashionable. For women with a bold and daring sense of style choose Allison Izu’s zebra inspired animal print. If you lean more towards minimalist fashion than their dark grey sweat pants will fit into your wardrobe perfectly. Allison Izu Song spotted a huge problem in the fashion industry while she attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. The majority of women’s fashion was designed for tall women leaving petite women at a huge disadvantage. She decided to fix this problem by creating, Allizon Izu a luxurious line specifically for women 5’6” and shorter. Made in Hawaii, you can say goodbye to long pants that drag across the floor and sleeves that swallow your arms whole. Customers will love the quality of fabrics, trims, constructions and variety.

 

Play Again Now

PlayAgainNow

With hiking season quickly approaching you may be training extra hard to reach your fitness goals on time. PlayAgainNow is a daily nutritional supplement drink aiding in muscle recovery that you can feel in just 7 to 14 days. This daily sports nutrition drink supplement is designed to combat soreness and stiffness and can be consumed by athletes or active people of any age or fitness level.

This beverage contains hyaluronic acid (HA) and MSM, which acts as a shock absorber and lubricant for muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. After challenging yourself at the gym make sure to recover your muscles with Play Again Now. This drink is caffeine free, gluten free and contains zero calories and carbs.

repost from http://www.downtownmagazinenyc.com/take-hike-essentials-hikers/

 

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