Fikkes continues to marry the world of hikers and anglers by offering new takes on the trekking pole/fishing rod combo. Their new model, the Spin Hiker, employs loads of top-notch trekking tech (a McNett handle, Black Diamond’s flint locks, and an anodized aluminum body). Inside the pole awaits a IM carbon fishing rod. Just attach the spin-caster reel—also made to Fikkes’ high standards—and you’re ready to cast into the river you just scampered across.
Available fall 2012.


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All gear-geek stats aside, the first thing anyone notices about sunglasses is whether or not they look cool. And at a mere glance, the Oakley Hijinx passes that litmus test.  They just look good. Put ‘em on, and the world becomes cool, too. That’s Oakley high-def optics at work, which keeps eye-chaffing UV light out, with side contours for wide-screen clarity and polarization that blocks out the glare from water and pavement.  Three-point fit provides full-day comfort, the slim profile fits snugly under a bike or climbing helmet without interference, and a slightly large overall frame gives you a fashion-forward edge without looking like a raccoon. One climbing/backpacking guide in Yosemite professed that they’d be the only sunglasses he’d ever wear.  And after wearing ‘em, we agree.
Comes in matte and gloss black with black polarized lenses, as well as polished brown with bronze polarized lenses