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It may seem like fall weather is here, but when you start to hit that 5th mile jogging, it feels just as hot as mid summer. If you are an avid runner or someone who is highly active, you are going to need a piece of performance apparel that will keep your body’s temperature regulated regardless of a hot or cold day. The North Face Reckoning Long Sleeve T-shirt is specifically designed to maintain a comfortable core temperature, while allowing you freedom of mobility and chafe prevention. Accomplished by a bamboo charcoal and polymer blend, the fibers used to create the North Face Reckoning are of an increased surface area that makes a lighter overall fabric. It also has flat locked seams (to reduce rubbing), UV protection for those sunny day jogs, and the ability to easily wick away moisture/odor. Available in 4 colors, North Face has included reflective graphics and logos on the upper biceps to make you easily visible to drivers at night. Overall the North Face Reckoning series are great pieces of performance apparel that will keep you comfortable and dry regardless of the season.

Dragontail Approach Shoe by Garmont

Giving you quality active footwear is what Garmont is all about. In continuing in the company’s long standing tradition of creating durable and comfortable hiking shoes, the latest addition of the Dragontail Approach leaves nothing to the imagination. To up the ante, this pair of ultra rugged active shoes has invited both design and technology to the party! With a great rust/gray color and a low profile, these puppies can actually be worn for the look when on the streets, and for their tough stuff guts when on the trail. Garmont’s “Vibram friction outsole” will easily give you the required grip necessary to tackle any semi technical trail, while the 3 layers of partially porous rubber helps to maintain stability and support to the arch of your foot. The tri-fecta of this shoe is in the Dragontail Approach’s toe protection, as it uses almost a 2mm thick suede upper with Garmont QDS (quick dry synthetic) lining. This will ensure that toe stubbing and curling is virtually eliminated, not to mention wet feet will be a thing of the past. A great gift idea for the Dad who likes to be active and look good doing it, the Dragontail Approach Shoe will be a real treat for Father’s Day.

Super Wicked Short Sleeve Shirt by Mountain Hardware

If you are tired of wearing that same old polo over and over, it may time for a serious upgrade. The Super Wicked Short Sleeve Shirt is the ideal solution for any guy who wants to free himself of the chains and potential uncomfort of a polo shirt, yet keep the same style. An obvious spin off from the regular design, this short sleeve by Mountain Hardware gives a great retro look, but incorporates new age technology. In fact, the polyester blend creates a fabric that literally pulls moisture away from the body, as well as utilizes an anti microbial agent within the fabric itself to keep you smelling good all day. Offered in 5 distinct colors, each shirt has a brown contrasting stripe along the shoulder and collar, and is semi fitted body for an extra perfect fit. The wicked short sleeve has some other new modifications as well, such as an extended back, a 7 inch front zipper, and cloth which will fit snug, yet never rub you the wrong way! A great gift for the Dad who is constantly complaining that he has no nice (yet active) clothes to wear, keep in mind that Father’s Day is just around the corner.

Men’s Hardrock Trail Runner by Montrail

If your dad is a mountain trail runner, an excellent sneaker to buy him for Father’s Day is the Men’s Hardrock Trail Runner. Made By Montrail, this top of the line trail sneaker is capable of taking a heavy beating, while delivering top quality comfort and design. Incorporating multiple technologies, the hardrock trail runner has a “terraflex protection plate” and a “FasTrax carbon rubber outsole”. This means your foot will constantly be protected against various forms of abrasion, and will have a superior grip on different substrates, regardless of how slippery or jagged. Montrail knows there is nothing more annoying (and potentially damaging to long run) than moist feet. The strategically designed Hardrock sneaker has highly durable synthetic leather upper with a webbed overlay, ensuring that even an excess of water will dry off quickly. Comfort is key, and that is also why this version has an embedded gel pad below the forefoot and is an extremely light weight trail sneaker. The hardrock trail runner can be used on even the toughest terrains (such as the rocky aspects of the Appalachian Trail), and yet keep durability and comfort up with every step you take.

How uncomfortable are wet shoes and socks? Honest to goodness, when my footwear is wet, I don’t even want to talk to anyone, let alone have to go anywhere. To prevent the sickness and “wet foot anger syndrome” caused by drenched shoes and socks, pick up a Wide-Body Boot Dryer. With 4 tubes blowing 98 degree air, this machine can hold 2 pair of long boots/socks and have them dry within about 2 hours! For safety reasons, the dryer can be used with or without heat, and has a 3 hour max drying timer. The best part? It also helps remove odor causing bacteria. Sniff, Sniff… Sweet.

When in the bitter cold, or in nasty snow storms, one pair of gloves are just not enough protection. Using a pair of Butter Liner Gloves will give you the added protection against the elements, while still giving you the dexterity you most certainly need. The lightweight polyester/lycra blend will keep your hands extra warm, but will also wick away moisture to keep the hands extra dry and comfortable. Fully seemless, these gloves will stretch to give you a perfect fit without any extra bulk, which is the prime suspect in limiting hand motion. Don’t assume that one set of gloves will be enough! The Butter Liners are the safe bet for warm, dry hands in any sort of cold weather.

I think through my tenure of owning cell phones, I’ve probably dropped them close to a thousand times, including a few deal breakers. Some have gone in mud and water, one was lost to the toilet, etc. So if you are doing some water sports and still want to ensure phone safety and dryness, use an Aquapac Cell Phone Case. This case will be able to float on the surface as is guaranteed water proof up to 15 feet! You can store keys, cell phone, money, or anything else that will take up roughly 6in at length with a 6in. circumference. The flexible vinyl is highly durable against potential rocks in the water, but still allows a phone signal and voice to easily pass through. If you feel that you must bring your celly out while on the lake, use the Aquapac so your phone doesn’t end up buried at sea like my last one.