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Winter Sports Gift Guide
The East Coast and the West Coast are both thinking about winter and winter sports. Just the time to look at some options for getting around and having not a good time, but a better time, outdoors.
1. Men’s Crosspoint Hardshell WP Glove: CrosspointTM Waterproof Gloves, made with OutDry waterproof breathable technology, will keep your hands dry and warm thanks to a seamless waterproof membrane bonded to the outer shell material.
Women’s Crosspoint Wind Glove: CrosspointTM Wind Glove, made with 3 layer Artex windproof, waterproof and breathable technology for 3 season cycling.
2. Henley Shirts: Combining fine Bamboo fibers and Merino-wool fibers provide the benefits of a stylish long sleeve button up shirt perfect for bike commuting, and active lifestyles on or off the bike.
Women’s Bamboo-Merino LS Henley Shirt
3. Refuge Pant: Made with the highest performing Elite waterproof breathable fabric the Refuge Pant will keep you comfortable whether you are on long distance touring trip or grueling commute.
4. Women’s Crossover Jacket: The bestselling Elite 2.1 cycling jacket uses eVent and Elite 3-Layer rip stop fabrics, body-mapped to maximize breathability and waterproof/windproof protection.
Refuge Jacket: The Refuge is designed for maximum outdoor use, making it an ideal high-end commuter jacket for rides to work, while also great for mountain biking and crossover outdoor sports such as skiing and mountaineering.
5.These waterproof socks were developed to solve the soggy toe problem and to keep your feet dry while cycling, running, hiking, or any outdoor activity in the rain.
6. Cases for Apple, Android, HTC, Microsoft cases and tablets – hard outer shell and a soft impact resistant core, visually striking while minimizing size and weight. Military drop tested.
7. Meteorite Day Pack: The Meteorite Day Pack was designed for low center of gravity sports where balance matters and is ideal for single day backcountry outings.
8. Tazlina: These skis offer a versatile platform for seamless performance transitioning seamlessly from backside bowls to frontside groomers to steep backcountry lines.
Turner Classic Movies launches Wine Club
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) loves movies, and many movie lovers, and movie makers, love wine. TCB announced recently the launch of the TCM Wine Club, which will help consumers discover wine through the lens of movies.
The TCM Wine Club, a new venture which curates originally produced wines inspired by classic films as well as expertly selected varietals from renowned vineyards around the globe – all with the convenience of home delivery. TCM has partnered with Direct Wines, specialists in direct-to-consumer wine partnerships, as well as Wines That Rock, the pop culture wine company behind classic Rock ‘n’ Roll-influenced wines and more, to create an exclusive club for film buffs and wine enthusiasts alike.
As part of the offer, new members will receive 15 special bottles including the first-ever release of Café Zoetrope, a custom-crafted red from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
Members will also receive True Grit Limited Edition Zinfandel along with The Essentials Cabernet Sauvignon – the first in a series of single-varietal wines, specifically curated for TCM Wine Club members.
“We are always looking for new and exciting brand extension opportunities and are thrilled to partner with Direct Wines and Wines that Rock to bring our fans additional classic film lifestyle experiences,” said Jennifer Dorian, General Manager at TCM. “TCM at its core is a curator of movies, and with the TCM Wine Club we can be an authentic source for wine and movie pairings.”
“The TCM Wine Club puts a fresh and fun spin on wine clubs – creating a totally unique experience of exploration. TCM has a great tradition of curating the best cinema for us all to enjoy. Now the TCM Wine Club will extend that tradition by bringing together a formidable team of wine experts to guide its members through the world of wine, but always through the lens of film. Pairing expertly sourced wines together with must-see cinema will highlight the joy of discovery for both movie and wine lovers alike,” added Howard Jackowitz, Co-Founder of Wines That Rock, LLC.
The Indestructible Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker from Altec Lansing
A Bluetooth speaker that floats may seem a little extravagant, but when you are in the shower or at a pool party then it’s definitely the first thing you appreciate when you are listening to your tunes. Of course, if you are also having a picnic and it starts to rain, then knowing that the music will continue to rock ‘n’ roll is very satisfying as well.
But what about scaling the Himalayas or hiking through the Amazon?
Not a problem.
Being both waterproof and dependable are just two of the great features of Altec Lansing’s LifeJacket 2 Bluetooth everything-proof speaker. The feature that we appreciate the most however, is the fact that the sound is so nice and clear that it really allows you to appreciate your playlist.
Altec Lansing says that the speaker is as rugged as they come, including water submersible, and sand, snow and shockproof. It also has a 16-hour battery life (very useful), can be used as a speaker phone (very cool), and has a power bank that you can use to charge other device (very convenient).
With a speaker of this size there are other fringe benefits as well. For example, you can place it in out-of-the-way spots where it cannot be seen and yet provides that soothing ambience or atmosphere that you need at any time of day… or night.
There is also the capability of turning it up so loud that it annoys your neighbors and wakes your roommates. But that just goes to show how loud it can go and still keep the high fidelity of your audio enjoyment.
The industrial design of the unit appears to be quite sturdy and able to “take a licking and keep on ticking,” as they say. But, we have not put it to that test so we cannot say if you can drop it off of a roof and still have music playing. It is likely not recommended.
On the plus side, even without this test we can say that we do recommend Altec Lansing’s LifeJacket 2 speaker to anyone who at least wants to party in the shower.
- Product Dimensions: 3.125″ x 7.5″ x 2.825
Compatibility: Apple, Android, BlackBerry, tablets and laptops
Wireless Range: 33 feet
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
This review is for model IMW577. See more here about IMW575.
Below is an interesting video about ‘ruggedness’:
Life Jacket Vs. Paul Murray at Tripwire from Sirk Productions on Vimeo.
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