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snowshoe and the glide of a ski into a
new fun way of getting around in the
snow. Depending on the boot/bindging
being used, the Marquette Backcountry
“Ski” will behave differently. A stiffer
boot creates more of a ski experience,
while a softer boot will allow for more of
a snowshoe feel. It’s perfect for walking
the dog, exploring the backyard or even
getting a jump on ski season before
taking those expensive skis out. Made
in the USA and 100 percent recyclable,
suggested retail is $189. www.marquette-backcountry.com
Gerber Fit Multi-tool
Dad’s Christmas Day is not complete
without the unwrapping of some type
of tool. Featuring smooth lines within
a shoulder-mounted foot-bar to distribute
the child’s weight at the wearer’s
core, enabling a more natural and upright
walking posture. The child stands
safely on the wide textured foot-bar,
holding integrated shoulder handles
and secured to the adult by a safety
harness. Built from industry leading
climbing components and over-engineered
for safety, the Piggyback Rider
recently won the “Best New Product”
award at the Outdoor Retailer Summer
Market Show and a Gold Medal in the
Mom’s Choice Awards. www.thepiggybackrider.com
Gorrilla Camo Tape
Using brightly colored duct tape to
make children’s crafts has been a fad
for a few years now, but this tape certainly
ain’t no kids’ stuff. A fun idea for
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a compact design, a host of smart
tools and a 25 lumen LED flashlight,
the Gerber Fit offers all the tools you
need and none you don’t. It features
a large, locking main screwdriver
complete with an interchangeable bit.
Additional micro flathead and cross
drivers are ideal for working on a variety
of today’s electronics to kids’ toys to
everyday eyewear. A partially serrated
blade, scissors and bottle opener
round out the list of amenities.
The Fit comes in
orange and blue. Suggested
retail is $40.
Full Sail International
Piggyback
Rider
A gift that’s sure
to have both child and
parents anxious for
spring thaw, the Piggyback
Rider is a mutually
enjoyable, effortless
way to carry a child on
your back. It functions
like a backpack, utilizing
any outdoor handyman, Gorilla Camo
Tape combines the “world’s toughest
tape” with Mossy Oak’s widely
popular Break-Up Infinity
camouflage pattern. For
those unfamiliar, Gorilla
Tape adheres to most
surfaces other tapes
won’t and features
a permanent adhesive
layer that will
withstand outdoor
elements. The tape
is protected by an
all-weather shell that
is water-resistant and
blocks UV damage, making
it perfect for repairs
to hunting, camping and
backpacking gear. www.
gorillatough.com.
36 | InsideOutdoor | Fall 2011