Outdoor gear designed for young adventurers

October 2017

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October 2017

Kit out your kids before your next tramp with these clothing and footwear ideas.
 

Keen Kids Newport H2 $119.99
Washable polyester webbing upper, secure-fit lace-capture system, adjustable hook and loop strap, metatomical molded EVA footbed, non-marking rubber outsole. www.keenfootwear.co.nz

 

Macpac Kids Beeline Fleece Hoody $89.99
Polyester fleece hoody with chest pocket, flatlocked seams and bound edges on hand pockets, hood, hem and sleeves. Low profile thumb loops prevent sleeves riding up. For kids aged two to 12. 260g. www.macpac.co.nz

 

Snezka tramping boot $99
Waterproof, breathable Fare-tex membrane, nubuck leather upper, cushioned tongue and collar, raised toe cap, fixed heel cap, anti-slip rubber outsole, regular-to-wide fitting, unisex. For ages two to seven sized 6-11. 530g. www.rostak.co.nz

 

The North Face Resolve Reflective Jacket $150
Mesh-lined waterproof rain jacket finished with reflective logos, brushed collar lining, stowable hood, hand pockets, elasticized cuffs, chin guard flap, ID label. For kids aged five to 16. 390g (b); 290g (g). www.thenorthface.co.nz

 

Macpac Kids Uber Hooded Down Jacket Grid $159.99
Filled with 650 loft duck down, down-filled hood, two hand pockets, elastic bound sleeves and hem. Packs-down small to fit little packs. For kids aged two to 12. 180g. www.macpac.co.nz

 

Keen Kids Moxie Sandal $119.99
Adventure sandal with washable polyester webbing upper, soft microfibre overlays, secure-fit lace-capture system, metatomical EVA footbed for cushioning, non-marking rubber outsole. 180g. www.keenfootwear.co.nz

 

Macpac Kids Merino 180 Hooded Top $69.99
Casual hooded long sleeve tee with print and made from 100 per cent merino wool, naturally anti-itch and anti-odour, temperature-regulating. 180g. www.macpac.co.nz

 

The North Face JR Hedgehog Hiker Mid WP $160
Waterproof mid-height hiking shoe with HydroSeal membrane, protective toe cap and heel mudguards, CMEVA midsole, low-profile, high-surface-contact UltrATAC non-marking rubber outsole. For kids aged five to 16. www.thenorthface.co.nz

 

Alistair Hall

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