5 Pieces of Chill Gear for 15-16

As the Active Junky crew cruised the Outdoor Retailer tradeshow last week, we were struck by the quantity of gear and apparel designed simply with “chillin’” in mind. Outdoor brands realize not everyone wants ultralight, ultrastrong and ultra expensive all day, every day. Whether car camping with friends, fly fishing your local creek or spending a day in the mountains, these top chill gear picks upgrade your next mellow adventure.

Duckworth Quattro Waffle 170 Shirt:  Herds of reasons

Duckworth is a small company that raises their own sheep high in the Montana Rockies. They spin Helle Rambouillet merino wool into casual and performance clothing. A highlight from the line, their Quattro Waffle fabric, is one of the lightest, spongiest wool fabrics we’ve ever seen. Duckworth claims the dry, harsh climate of their ranch gives their sheep loftier wool to allow lightweight-but-warm construction.

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Boreas Monterey:  Mermaids’ delight

Boreas, the brainchild of design legend Tae Kim, created an innovative pack that integrates a dry bag into a backpack for fishing, kayaking and casual use in and out of the water. A favorite feature? Isolated wet and dry zones that offer easy access to external pockets along with compartmentalization of wet gear, all while maintaining the dry bag’s integrity. If you’re looking for a stylish pack for fishing or kayaking, look no further than the Monterey.

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Poler Roamers Pack:  Retro road trip

Poler never fails to bring back classic styling with tact; the Roamers Pack is no exception. The throwback rucksack look includes high-quality details like custom metal buckles, leather zipper pulls and nylon-lined fabric. With three external pockets and a compact size, the pack is at home trekking around the city or hiking to your favorite lake.

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Alite Meadow Rest:  Portable repose

Alite combined two of its most popular products, the Meadow Mat and the Mayfly chair, to create the ultimate lounger. The new Meadow Rest lets you sit on the ground with waterproof protection and a stable backrest. Kicking it at the beach? Spending a sunny afternoon at the park? Meadow Rest does the trick. Plus, it’s relatively compact for short backpacking trips.

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Mizu V Wide-Mouth Hammer Paint Series:  Drink deeply

Mizu was created by snowboard icon Jussi Oksanen to reduce reliance on single-use water bottles that clutter our planet. Designed for durability, the new V Wide series is a line of wide-mouth vacuum insulated bottles compatible with an optional coffee lid. A new Hammer Paint finish adds another layer of strength.  Bottles are designed for custom lid-to-bottle tethering (the samples at OR featured paracord). The V Wide series, offered in 17oz, 24oz, 40oz, and growler sizes, keeps coffee hot or water cold for hours.

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