REI representatives discuss the benefits of various products.
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Personal Locator Beacons
ARC Electronics Microfix 406 with GPS
$650.
Features: Lighter than the earlier Terrafix; built in GPS receiver, made in the USA, worldwide emergency coverage, homing signal, no annual subscription
SPOT Satellite Personal Messenger
$150.
Features: Alert function to call 911; Help function to contact friends/ family; Check in function to transmit an “I’m OK to friends/family; built in GPS receiver; automatic tracking service (optional – extra cost); annual subscription; coverage for North America, Europe, and some other regions (not worldwide)
GPS Units
Delorme Earthmate PN-20
$400 includes Delorme Topo 7.0 map software (entire USA), and $100 of additional data image downloads.
Features: download maps from Delorme Topo (down to 1:24,000). Can also download and display satellite images, color aerial photos, and scanned USGS quad maps.
The most image capable of any GPS.
Magellan Triton 2000
$500
Features: top of the line model in a new series from Magellan, who have partnered with National Geographic to enable NG maps to be used on the Magellan GPS units.
This gives map scale down to 1:24,000. Added features on this unit include a built in LED flashlight, 2 MP camera, touch screen display, audio recorder, barometer and compass.
Women’s Clothing & Outerwear
Keen Stockholm Boots
$115
Warm fleece inside meets cool style outside in these Stockholm boots from Keen.
• Tall, waterproof nubuck uppers are flexible and durable; medial side zippers make them easy to get in and out
• Patented rubber toe guards protect feet from bumps and abrasion; rubber nubs on sides and heels also add protection.
• Felted microfleece linings are soft and warm and aid in moisture control
• Compression-molded EVA insoles offer shock absorption and padding for all-day comfort
• Nonmarking carbon rubber outsoles are long-wearing and offer oil- and slip-resistance for reliable footing
REI Davos Jacket
$109.83
Cold weather is no match for the REI Davos jacket featuring high-loft goose down™nature’s most efficient insulator.
• Downproof ripstop polyester shell surrounds lightweight, toasty warm, highly compressible 700-fill-power goose down insulation
• Ripstop polyester shell fabric contains 88% recycled content
• Quilted construction keeps down from shifting and allows maximum loft, optimizing warmth
• Less insulation under the arms and at sides facilitates breathability and reduces bulk, increasing comfort
• Shaped elbows and seamless underarms offer a comfortable fit and allow freedom of movement
• Water-resistant finish fends off light rain showers and snow
• Windproof to 60 mph
• Zip-off storm hood features side and back volume adjustments that tailor the fit for complete coverage while allowing good peripheral vision
• Exposed center front zipper features interior stormflap which folds over zipper at neck to protect chin from abrasion
• Internal stretch cuff gussets and drawcord hem hold warmth in at wrists
• Features two hand pockets with invisible zippers and one inside security pocket with a convenient headphone portal
• Includes 6.5 x 13 inch stuff sack
ExOfficio Irresistible Turtleneck
$50
Simply irresistible to wear, this soft, featherweight chenille turtleneck layers beautifully and works well on its own. ExOfficios’ nylon chenille feather fleece is soft to the touch and very warm.
• Contoured shaping creates a flattering fit
• Machine washable for easy care
Turtle Fur Lady Fairisle Ponytail Hat
$40
This handcrafted wool knit hat with chenille accents is lined with two layers of soft, stretchy Turtle Fur™ for stylish cold-weather warmth.
• Features hair-friendly elastic back
• Versatile enough for a day on the slopes and stepping out on the town at night
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