What the editorial board wanted.
In the course of our research and interviews, we have learned about various outdoor activities and gear. Here are just a few of the items we found ourselves wanting.
MAMMUT
Mammut Shells
Nordwand Light HS Hooded Jacket ¥49,500 (Mammut Sports Group Japan)
This waterproof jacket is from Mammut's top-of-the-line "Eiger Extreme" line, developed for top athletes. The jacket uses 2.5-layer and 3-layer materials in different parts to ensure the robustness required for climbing, while at the same time achieving light weight and excellent moisture permeability.
this timeMonthly Journal vol.1In the "Japan's First Outdoor Activity" section, I introduced an outdoor activity called "Packrafting & Camping". At first, we were talking about climbing Mt. Fuji," but that idea was rejected out of hand, and our desire to climb the mountain was still alive and well. We asked a writer who was familiar with mountain climbing what gear we needed, and he said we should have a shell. After much research, I found that this Mammut shell looked good in terms of both design and function. It is designed for top athletes, but let's start with the shape.
MERRELL x A.FOUR LABS shoes
Merrell x A for Loves Shoes
MERRELL x A.FOUR LABS MOAB GORE-TEX® ¥25,300 each (Marubeni Footwear)
The GORE-TEX membrane has been adopted, so you can demonstrate sufficient performance even in outdoor scenes. The GORE-TEX membrane has been adopted, so you will be able to demonstrate the performance enough even in outdoor scenes.
For beginners, it is difficult to know what outdoor gear to choose. In such a case, a classic product that has been loved for a long time seems to be the right choice. The "MOAB" shoes have protected the feet of 25 million outdoorsmen around the world. The functionality is outstanding, as it should be. The design sense of "A for Loves" has been added to give them an urban look, and the mid-cut has been changed to enhance the hold at the ankle.
EKAL
Ekal stool
EKAL] LOGO FOLDABLE CHAIR (39cm) ¥4,950 (Urban Research)
The rugged design is perfect for camping and other outdoor activities. It is easy to carry as it is foldable and automatically closes by grabbing the handle on the seat. It can be used as a chair or stepladder, as a small table, or in any other situation.
Many people have been curious about the stools from the outdoor brand Ekal, which was launched by Urban Research in 2019. The newly released coyote color has a military-like, rugged atmosphere, and it's one leg you won't regret reaching for. When camping, where you have to move around a lot, it can be a hassle to carry an oversized chair, but with this one, you don't have to worry about that. You can even use it at home if you want!
HELLY HANSEN
Helly Hansen Life Jacket
Helly Inflatable Life Jacket ¥26,400 (Helly Hansen)
The shoulder-type inflatable life jacket has a red handle that, when pulled, fills with carbon dioxide gas and inflates to float in the water. It is equipped with features designed for emergencies, such as reflectors to reflect searchlights and a whistle to show your presence in case of emergency.
Although often forgotten, a life jacket is an essential item if you enjoy playing in the water. However, so-called life jackets are bulky and difficult to move around in. This shoulder-type life jacket solves these problems and looks fresh. The price is reasonable, but it is worth it if you think it will save your life. Incidentally, it is the manner of anglers to wear a life jacket even when fishing on the bank. If you are a fisherman and didn't know that, I recommend you to do so.
SUUNTO
Suunto GPS Watch
SUUNTO]SUUNTO 9 PEAK ¥82,390 (Suunto)
While maintaining the lean Scandinavian design, the use of grade 5 titanium makes it the thinnest, smallest, and toughest watch in the brand's history. Updates have also been made in terms of functionality, including up to 170 hours of GPS recording and measurement of blood oxygen levels.
When it comes time to start climbing a mountain, it can be quite challenging for a beginner to do it alone. For example, they may not know what route to take to the summit of a mountain. In such cases, the route navigation function of a Suunto watch can help you avoid getting lost in the mountains. It can also be used for running, swimming, and many other activities, so if you have one of these watches, you can rest assured that your wrist will be safe when you are outdoors.
