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2009 Camping & Hiking Gear

LiveActive has the hookup on all of the latest Camping and Hiking Gear for 2009. Take a look at what we've got to show you!



Big Agnes Bighouse 6 Person Tent (Spring 2009)

Big Agnes Bighouse 6 Person Tent (Spring 2009)

Specifications for the Bighouse Tent by Big Agnes: Trail Weight: 13 lb 10 oz Packed Weight: 13 lb 15 oz Packed Size: 4 in. x 14 in. x 26 in. Floor Area: 90 sq ft Head Height: 75 Features: Lightweight 7001 Aluminum poles Color coded pole ends - grommet webbing and buckles make set up easy Fly is durable polyester rip-stop with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating Floor is durable polyester with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating Tent body is durable polyester rip-stop with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating - and nylon mesh Sleeves and plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up Two large doors Large poly-vinyl skylight Twelve mesh floor pockets All seams are taped 14 Stakes included with tent Hanging storage loops included Briefcase style carry bag with interior pockets and shoulder straps Footprint sold separately



The North Face Spectrum 33 - 3 Person Tent (Spring 2009)

The North Face Spectrum 33 - 3 Person Tent (Spring 2009)

The Spectrum 33 Tent by the North Face is a wind-tunnel-tested - ultralight - three-person tent for those on the move.Specifications: [Capacity] 3 [Weight] trail: 4 lbs 5 oz (1.96 kg) total: 4 lbs 12 oz (2.17 kg) [Poles] number: 3 diameter: 10.5 mm - 9.0 mm [Stuffed Size] 22 in. x 6 in. (55 cm x 16 cm) [Fabric] canopy: 33 denier - 244T nylon with silicone and 1500 mm PU; floor: 50 denier - 270T nylon taffeta coated with 3000 mm PU [Area] 34 ft2 (3.1 m2) [Vestibule Area] 9 ft2 (0.8 m2)Features: DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum poles using reverse-combi technology Two Nano-Knuckle swivels Fusion pitch with ultralight MicroClip Fully seam-sealed canopy Fully taped ultralight floor Freestanding design with pull-out vestibule High-low venting with overhead vents and zip closure Ultralight 1 in. pole sleeve D-shaped door Color-coded poles Reflective guyline and zipper cording Compression stuffsack includedThis product can only be shipped within the United States. Please don't hate us.







Yakima GetOut Pro Cargo Bag (Spring 2009)

Yakima GetOut Pro Cargo Bag (Spring 2009)

13 cubic feet of space in the Yakima GetOut Pro Cargo Bag makes it easy to wrangle plenty of gear. Plus - the light weight and collapsible material make it easy to store when not in use. The only difficult thing is deciding between the regular or the pro model. Features Weather resistant sealed seams Oversized pull tabs with lockable zippers Loop strap tabs to keep straps bundled during travel Fits onto round/square crossbars and most factory racks GetOut Pro finish has more resistance to weather and smooshed bugs GetOut Pro's cross-padded base provides superior protection for the top of your car Dimensions 41 in. x 30 in. x 18 in. This product can only be shipped via UPS Ground - UPS Economy and US Mail. In other words - you can't ship it 3-Day - 2-Day or Next-Day Air because it's too big. Please don't hate us.







Brunton Echo Compact Binoculars (Spring 2009)

Brunton Echo Compact Binoculars (Spring 2009)

The Echo Compact 8X and 10X25 binoculars by Brunton are waterproof and durable - making them a perfect fit for everyday use. BaK-4 prism glass - Emerald Fire full multi-coating and our twist-up eye relief system take sporting optics to the next level of quality and performance. Features: BaK-4 prism glass Emerald Fire full multi-coating Twist-up eye relief system (eyeglass compatible) Waterproof/fogproof Nitrogen filled Polymer frame w/ ergonomic body armor Includes neck strap - and carrying case Five-year warranty







Leatherman Crunch Tool (Spring 2009)

Leatherman Crunch Tool (Spring 2009)

The Crunch Tool by LeathermanFeatures:Locking PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersSerrated KnifeMetal/Wood FileRuler (Inch/Metric)Bottle OpenerSmall ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverPhillips Screwdriver (#1/#2)Hex Bit DriverWire StripperLanyard Attachmentt







Finding The Best Wakeboard

Summer will be here before you know it, so why not look at getting a new Wakeboard? LiveActive went out and took a peek at some new wakeboards for 2009. See what you think!




Liquid Force Fly Shane Wakeboard 138 - Men's

Whether you want the all around smooth feel of a Watson, the fast and expensive feel of a Lyman, the playful yet aggressive feel of a Shane, or the aggressive yet forgiving feel of Phillip's all new S4, the F.L.Y. Series is guaranteed to take your riding to levels never experienced! Key Features of The Liquid Force FLY Shane Wakeboard 138cm: Precision CNC Milled PVC Cores - Compression strength without the dead weight in the center - A new construction process to yield the lightest Liquid Force boards EVER! Internal Multi Layered Stringer System - Superior strength with a lively spring Translucent Graphic Substancee Materail - Provide a window into the tech while reducing weight Available on 8 Liquid Force Pro Models - Freedom of chance in Liquid Force's highest offering F.L.Y. Series 2 Pack Inserts - Less material equals less weight! - Stance options are the "Sweet Spot" stance options preferred by the pro whose name is on the board Length (cm) - 138.4 Tip Width (cm) - 43.8 Mid Width (cm) - n/a Rocker (cm) - 6.6




Ronix Pbv2 Wakeboard 139 - Men's

Ronix Pbv2 Wakeboard 139 - Men's

Fabricated of a hybrid carbon/glass weave and machined out of Ronix's new Dark core blank - up to 20% lighter than their other secret squirrel concoction. The dark core has a 3 month cooking time before all of the properties have totally cured and machined into a blank. This type of material is now common in big ships because it always wants to recoil to its original structure. This added energy means a board will want to maintain its rocker line thru a transition, trough of the wake, and impacts on landings more so than a traditional construction. A stiffer, lighter, alternative. demanding core setting the standards for riders looking for the most refined creation available. Ronix's team has spent the past couple years tweaking the flex, while our engineers made sure it was stronger than any other construction. More than just another core - Ronix's team swears by it. Key Features of The Ronix Pbv2 139cm Wakeboard: Center Variable Edge - A semi full rail and subtle bevel create a controlled accelerated edge transfer with a forgiving bottom design Tip/Tail Variable Edge - Subtle vertical rail creates a locked down feel without burying the edge on big cuts Thin Profile Reduces Swing Weight Clean Center Bottom Edge - Leaves the wake and lands with more forward momentum so there is no need to have big channels to reduce the impact on landings Widest Profile Artwork - Screened chrome top/chrome Ronix emblem/ recessed chrome 4 Alloy 1.0 Fins Park Bonifay Approval






Hyperlite Marek Wakeboard 141 - Men's

Hyperlite Marek Wakeboard 141 - Men's

Possibly the most anticipating shape to hit the market in years! Rusty Malinoski and Hyperlite are proud to present the newest addition to the Hyperlite D.I.N.E. line, the Marek. This series is built to be the fastest, most responsive ride in the Hyperlite lineup. With four 9º angled fins set just inside a two stage channel, the Marek initiates an edge with little effort. The tip-to-tail step-down rail assures solid edge holds all the way through the wake. Combine these features with the abrupt continuous rocker line and you have a board with speed and pop like nothing else on the market. Internally the Marek series is built with a fully machined Nova core, which is the lightest, snappiest core Hyperlite has ever offered. To make sure this series stood up to the punishment Rusty can hand out, it is inlayed with strategically placed carbon torsion zones for maximum durability and responsiveness. Key Features of The Hyperlite Marek Wakeboard 141: Shaped by Aaron Fully Machined Nova Core Carbon Torsion Zones Abrupt Continuous Rocker Two Stage Channel 9º Angled Fins Molded Landing Feature Monocoque Construction Layered Glass Limited Lifetime Warranty Built in the USA Fins: 4-1.0 P-Wing






Company Severance Wakeboard 138 - Men's

Company Severance Wakeboard 138 - Men's

The Severance series is Company's edgy, snappy and clean three-stage series of boards. These boards started as our very first prototype ever. It went through belt sanders, multiple types of riders, a pro tour, a few photo shoots and is still standing in once piece to this very day. It has been cleaned up and modified since then multiple times to make it even better, and has an official approval rating of 94.7598215%. It's an intermediate style series of boards that can get you up and running from the start, or can assist in perfecting your already existing samurai skills. Key Features of the Company Severance Wakeboard 138: Advanced composite blend technology that helps control the way the board rid from the inside out. Machined cores that contain the perfect ratio of vertically laminated aspen wood stringers and high end PVC foam (the same foam that other brands use in their super expensive, high end boards). Super durable poplar-lined PMU 4060 base material. Kills it on rails and is super fast and smooth on the water. Bi-Axle, S-Glass weave layup for assistance in that snap that you can predict and depend on. Super tough, ABS side-walls. Have the ability to customize and tune your rails to your preference. Company 4-hole and industry 6-inch hole pattern insert pack for the ultimate binding compatibility situation. We want people to have options. Made in the USA with an extensive quality control process. Mid Width: 43.3cm Rocker: Three-stage







Slingshot Response Wakeboard 137 - Men's

Slingshot Response Wakeboard 137 - Men's

From the leader in FLEX technology, the Response is a carving machine that hits the wake a little flatter, but offers precise unfiltered pop and butter soft landings. It opens an entirely new realm of innovative riding possibilities. The Response features Slingshots Future Response Technology™ that delivers unmatched energy, flex and pop. The Response has a unique outline, blended with a continuous rocker, elliptical concave on both tips and flat between the feet for smooth and steady edge to edge control. NEW for 08 Slingshot introduces the 4-P Insert Pack to the full board line up. The insert pack accommodates Slingshot specific boots or any industry standard binding. Riders can now choose to ride the D2, PB Floyd, Jewel or older style 8” bindings of their choice. Freedom is key! Key Features of The Slingshot Reponse 137cm Wakeboard: The lightest boards on the market with the lowest swing weights FRT*: Future Response Technology™: flex, rebound, energy and pop FRT*: Future Response Technology™: butter soft landings FRT* core: light weight and strong Unique board outline: steady driving edge to edge carving Step down side wall construction: increased edge control 4-Hole pattern: superior boot board connection compared to standard 8” 2 hole configurations Elliptical concave and continuos rocker: added stability Made in the USA: quality assurance #1! Slingshot Legendary Construction: bomber quality Length (cm) Tip Width (cm) Waist (cm) Rocker (cm) 137 33.78 43.00 6.4







Need A New Backpack?

Now is the time to invest a new pack. Wanna get the best bang for your buck? Check out these new backpacks for 2009.




Mountain Hardwear Riff Backpack (Spring 2009)

Mountain Hardwear Riff Backpack (Spring 2009)

Capacity: 900 cu. in.; 15 litersWeight: 1 lb.; 0.46 kg. Fabric: Body: 100D/192T Cordura Features: Flexible - lightweight construction with bomber 100D Cordura fabric EVA padded backpanel Full access center zip main compartment Side compression straps stabilize load Large stretch mesh side pockets Hydration sleeve Small top stash pocket with water resistant zipper Duraguard daisy chain with Axe-S quick release ice axe toggle







Arcteryx Acrux 50 Backpack (Fall 2008)

Arcteryx Acrux 50 Backpack (Fall 2008)

The Acrux 50 Backpack by Arcteryx is inspired by pared down alpinist goals - and constructed with revolutionary 420ACT fabric; this pack excels light and fast missions. Including only essential features like a removable WaterTight top lid and strippable Binary Hip Pods Specifications: Weight: 1.6 kgs / 3 lbs 8 oz. (Short) - 1.7 kgs / 3 lbs 11 oz. (Regular) - 1.9 kgs / 4 lbs 3 oz. (Tall) Volume: 43 l / 2620 cu. in (Short) - 46 l / 2810 cu. in (Regular) - 49 l / 2990 cu. in (Tall) Volume Extends To: 52 l / 3170 cu. in (Short) - 55 l / 3360 cu. in (Regular) - 58 l / 3540 cu. in (Tall) Features: RollTop closure Four external compression straps Fully seam taped Hydration bladder pocket Laminated Molded AC2 Fusion Points MonoFrame back panel Pigment dyed WaterTight zippers Radially formed shoulder straps and hip pods Removable top lid Twin aluminum stays Waterproof hydroport Webbing hip belt with strippable Binary Hip Pods 3D shaping Materials: 420ACT fabric Spacermesh Tweave Durastretch EVA foam Kydex 6061 aluminum stays We are not able to ship Arcteryx products outside the US because of that other thing.









Gregory Advent Pro Backpack (Fall 2008)

Gregory Advent Pro Backpack (Fall 2008)

The Advent Pro by Gregory is the perennial best seller among adventure racers and lightweight thru-hikers. in.Self-healing in. G 30 fabric keeps weight low - and Wraptor stabilizer secures pack snugly against the back during even the most rigorous workouts.Features: Molded foam backpanel AeroTech mesh harness and waistbelt Wraptor stabilizer system Top load with giant front access Free floating Quickdraw compression system Side stretch mesh pockets and front zippered pocket Waistbelt pockets Front helmet pocket Side lashing system Integrated non-slip top pocket Hydration ready Bottom and top webbing compression Pole and axe loops/lashing Siliconized G 30 nylon ripstop 210D HT nylon twill






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