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Local Goods!

Chill Angel Cozywear!

Local Betsy Seabert knows merino. After heading up sales at both Smartwool and Point 6, she’s now putting her soft touch on her own venture, Chill Angel, whose line of uber-soft and comfy shorts, Tee’s, crews, joggers and sleeping dresses put the coze into cozyville. The premium ultrafine merino wear includes the Stellar Dress, Genie Jogger, RNR Crew, Stargazer Tee and Luna Short—all so soft you won’t want to take them off. chillangel.com

Big Agnes Impassable 20 Daypack!

Zirkle Circle, anyone? Hit the trails in style with Big Agnes’ new packs collection, including the Impassable 20L, a top-loading daypack with compartmentalized storage, lined laptop pocket, and an internal hydration sleeve. Made with recycled materials, they’re built for long hauls without weighing you (or the environment) down. Streamlined for exploring in comfort, it features a compression molded back panel, contoured shoulder straps, and foam padded hip belt. Use it to carry your Swillin’ mags home! bigagnes.com

970 Hats and Apparel

Tout your home area code by throwing on a lid or piece of apparel (including beanies, shirts, hoodies and more) from 970. “Living in the 970 area code is an extremely fortunate and precious lifestyle,” says co-founder Andrew Bisbee. “It enriches our lives and is engrained in our identity. We pay tribute to this mountain life through our quality and stylish apparel that embraces the place we love.” Bonus: 7% of profits goes to area non-profits. ninesevenzero.com

Creek Co. T.Rex 9.8, 2-person Mini Drifter!

Want the ultimate two-person fishing raft? Weighing just 115 lbs. with frame, Creek Co.’s new 9’ 8” T.Rex Mini Drifter fits in the back of the truck or on the roof rack. Made from heavy duty PVC (42 oz/1200 denier), it comes with a self-bailing, drop-stitch floor, 18” diameter tubes, four air chambers (plus thwart and floor), and custom NRS two-person fishing frame with leaning bar, high back fishing seat and rower’s seat. Packing down to a tight 16”x16”x26 bundle, it also comes with 8-foot Carlisle oars, oar sleeves and Atomic aluminum oarlocks. Throw in a three-year consumer use warranty and it’s time to hit the water! creekcompany.com