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See if you most versatile jackets ever made. won't feel as if you are looking 16 oz., 1-person shelter! Mosquitos can't don't find it a highly practical piece of good but also really work. These Whether you need life-saving through a tunnel. bite through it . if it rains you'll stay outdoor equipment. If you are not com- weather protection on a severe garments have raglan sleeves and are An overhanging bill with a stif- pletely pleased with it, just return it within cut in such a manner as to allow you snug and dry . .. and if you get too hot in mountaineering expedition; rain gear fener keeps rain and snow from your your bag, just sleep on top of it under the 30 days for a full refund or exchange—as full use of your arms without ® You'll get a good night's you wish. for backpacking, sailing and cycling; eyes, glasses or goggles. If you wear Gore-Tex shell. sleep in spite of the fighting the garment. You can lift , or a "double duty" garment to wear prescription glasses you know that Remember, too, that good sleeping bags weather ® your arms above your head and the Color: Gold Gore-Tex top with silver grey to work . Early Winters' rain wear this is more than a convenience . are expensive these days. Your Sleep Inn coated nylon ripstop floor. fills the bill. parka won't bind or ride up. it's a real necessity. will protect your bag from dirt and • Adjustable underarm vents Full length zipper closures with snap-down storm Control your heat precisely with the handy for easy temperature control. Have great head protection without the loss of flaps make your gaiters easy to put on & take off. Leg it in dry comfort . underarm zippers. your side vision. Double separating zippers run IU61) from your elbows to near the bottom High gaiters in Gore-Tex® of the Parka and Anorak to allow Here are full size Gore-Tex gaiters to you to vent off excess heat when Early Winters' Sleep Inn w/stuff sack you are really active. These zippers give you waterproof protection from your ankles to your knees. You'll get the same Regular, No. 3011 ............ $39.95 ppd Long, No. 3021 ................. $42.95 ppd also allow you access to your coat or great protection as with regular waterproof gaiters as the fabric coating wears out. pants pockets. gaiters . without the condensation With Gore-Tex gaiters you'll always be sure The zippers are silicone treated inside! of staying dry—from rain and snow as and covered with double plackets for When you need to keep rocks, debris, well as internal condensation. complete weather protection. and snow from getting in your boots, zip Order your Early Winters' Gore-Tex Colorful 3" Cordura Lace pulls are on your Early Winters' Gore-Tex®gaiters. gaiters today. Wear them skiing and snow- Your feet will stay dryer, more comfortable attached to each zipper to make them shoeing, mountain climbing and exploring, year 'round in spite of rain, mud or snow. easy to operate. The vents can be as well as on muddy trails or through wet Because the Gore-Texemembrane is opened or closed while wearing grass and dripping vegetation. Gore-Tex® sandwiched between two layers of fabric, heavy mitts . even while riding a gaiters give you that extra margin of com- your Gore-Tex gaiters won't lose their bicycle! fort to add miles to your day and enjoy- waterproofness with time, as do ordinary ment to the miles. Weight: 9 oz./pair 2 31 Early Winters Gore-Tex® Gaiters Copyright 1977 Early Winters, Ltd. Omnipotent cover photo—Dennis Cowells, No.
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