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Surf Better With Quiksilver Xplosive Boardshorts

Thirty years ago, Quiksilver introduced the initial concept of performance boardshorts with the release of the ST Comp. Now applying decades of innovation in fabrics, design and technology, Quiksilver has created their most high performance boardshort to date, the Reactor Xplosive. 

The Blizzard Survival Jacket

By Don Jurries

The Blizzard Survival Jacket, a pocket size body warmer, was recently on display at the Snow & Outdoor Trade Association (SOTA) show in Canberra, Australia. Created by Blizzard Protection Systems in the UK, the body warmer is made from innovative Reflexcell material and protects you from the elements while allowing you to remain mobile. 

LIFESAVER All In One Filtration Water Bottle

By Don Jurries

The LIFESAVER Bottle is the ultimate in portable water filters. This 750ml water bottle with a built in dual-stage filtration system allows anyone, anywhere to be confident they are consuming only clean, pathogen-free water.

SKOOT DEET-Free Personal Insect Repellent

By Don Jurries

If you’re looking for a DEET-free solution to scare away those bugs when camping, hiking, or just generally enjoying the outdoors this summer, the Australian-based Colonial Chemical Company has created SKOOT, a personal insecticide and insect repellent based on Pyrethrum.

GoalZero Powers Australian To Top Of Everest

By Don Jurries

GoalZero, the Utah, USA-based company focused on Portable Solar Power, were displaying their wares at the Snow & Outdoor Trade Association show in Canberra, Australia recently. GoalZero offers a range of products from lightweight Adventure Kits up to the Extreme 350 Solar Generator, giving hikers, trekkers, climbers, campers, and other outdoor adventurers power for everything from batteries, cell phones, iPods/MP3 players and so on, all the way up to laptops, mini fridges and LCD TVs.