Men’s Sawyers Creek Softshell by Columbia, $140
Buy it: Clintonville Outfitters
Columbia’s new Omni-Heat technology promises to make breathable liners up to 20 percent warmer. Try it in this beautiful shell that’s a good thickness to wear layered this season or alone in spring.
| 2869 N. High St., Clintonville | 614-447-8902 | clintonvilleoutfitters.com |
Origins by Stem Footwear, $90
Buy it: Clintonville Outfitters
Want a barefoot-walking experience without those kicks with the alien-looking individual toes? Grab a pair of men’s or women’s Origins, which are breathable, collapsible, comfortable and extremely light. A great shoe for light hiking and tropic travel.
| 2869 N. High St., Clintonville | 614-447-8902 | clintonvilleoutfitters.com |
Mini M.U.L.E. by CamelBak, $45
Buy it: The Outdoor Source
Outdoor gear for kids is often crappy, so it’s nice to see a quality hydration daypack designed for younger adventurers. Like other CamelBak models, this one’s got handy pockets and loops for gear.
| 3124 Kingsdale Plaza, Upper Arlington | 614-457-3620 | theoutdoorsource.com |
Compack Chair by Therm-a-Rest, $45
Buy it: The Outdoor Source
This kit transforms a 20-inch camping mattress into a comfy seat. It’s easy to use and weighs only six ounces, so it’s perfect for the trail. And it beats plopping down on an old campfire log.
| 3124 Kingsdale Plaza, Upper Arlington | 614-457-3620 | theoutdoorsource.com |
Men’s Montana gloves by The North Face, $60
Buy it: The North Face
Everything about this soft, well-insulated hand candy bears North Face’s innovative ethos. Two adjustable closure points protect skin from wind, water and cold, and a small squeegee sewn onto the left thumb clears glasses or goggles with ease.
| 4025 Gramercy St., Easton | 614-337-1147 | thenorthface.com |