Get Out There,
Get Active
This Summer!
ONLINE NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2011
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KATHMANDU NEWS
Getting Active
this Summer!
Your boots are clean, the bike’s serviced and the car’s
packed for the campground. There’s no better time to
get outdoors than when the days are long and your
energy is high. Whether you’re running a trail, defying a
drop off or hiking the hills, we have the gear that’s right
for you.
‘Innovation’ is the key-word for Kathmandu’s active gear
range. With new packs like the Phantom and Mirage, the
Active Motion Air Harness, and the comfort and
performance of our range of active clothing, we have all
the gear for your next adventure in the outdoors.
Get down to Kathmandu and get into action.
RUN
Kathmandu Product Designer interview:
James Fagan
“The difference is in our minimalist approach.” By
going back to basics, designer James Fagan and the
Kathmandu team have created a range of active packs
with performance, stability, comfort – and the user –
in mind.
Lite Ace Vest Women
While Kathmandu’s range of active packs incorporates
the essentials such as: light loops, key clips and
hydration sleeves, the light and strong harness designs
mean, “we have packs for the entry-level user, or the
expert with specific needs. We’ve opened the outdoors
up to everyone.”
The new Active Motion Air (AMA) harness (featured
on the Mirage and Neurone AMA packs) has allowed
James to use stronger fabrics, improving durability
without compromising weight. “Kathmandu quality
begins at entry level and carries through to our
top-end packs,” says James.
Kathmandu Active Packs keep everything you need for
running, cycling and hiking right there and easy to use.
They’re in your local store now!
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Phantom Pack v3
5L Hydration pack ideal
for shorter, faster active
pursuits. Compatible with
2L hydration bladder (sold
separately). Features include
air mesh harness, front
multi-tool organiser and
main compartment with
secure zip pocket. Waist
strap, reflective artwork,
adjustable sternum strap,
light loop and key clip.
Women’s sleeveless zip
front active vest. Dropped
back hem, mesh back panel
for ventilation. Reflective
print detail. Lower front
zipped pocket and back
stash pocket with inner
music/phone pocket (with
eyelet hole for headphone
cord). Vest packs into back
pocket which has a plastic
clip attachment.
Heart Rate Monitor
BIKE
Product Profile:
Puteri Cycle Top
Designed with performance in mind, the Puteri cycle
top is made from a lightweight, stretch polyester
fabric that wicks moisture away from your skin. This
combined with the UPF rating of 40, ensures you
stay cool, dry, comfortable and protected in even the
harshest summer conditions.
The Puteri, like all our active range garments, is
performance cut. That means no uncomfortable
seams to worry about and no extra drag from the wind.
The long elasticated rear hem keeps your lower back
protected from the elements and the shirt in place as
you ride. A long front zip provides maximum ventilation
when required and the collar protects your neck in the
heat of the day.
Puteri Cyle Top
Serra Short V4 Women
Printed short sleeve cycle
top. Long zip front for
ventilation. Elasticated drop
tail hem. 3 back pockets – 2 x
stash and 1 x zipped security.
Reflective prints for visibility
down sleeves and at back.
Women’s bike short with built
in mesh liner and Coolmax®
chamois. Waistband has side
elastic for added comfort.
Stretch panels at lumber and
inner leg. Two side pockets.
Reflective print detail.
The contrast reflective print keeps you visible while
you’re out on the road.
Be seen, look good – and ride like the wind with the
Puteri cycle top from Kathmandu.
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The new Active Motion Air (AMA) harness
featured on the Mirage and Neurone AMA
Packs combines excellent stability and freedom
of movement with cooling air flow and quick
drying capabilities for the increasingly dynamic
body movements in active adventures.
Neurone AMA Pack
9L Active pack perfect for your favourite
bike loop and going beyond its boundaries.
Features include Active Motion Air harness,
main compartment with secure zip pocket,
front multi-tool organiser and stretch quick
stow pocket. Removable waist strap and
adjustable sternum strap. Compatible with
2L hydration bladder (sold separately).
HIKE
Product Profile:
Komperdell Walking Poles
Austrian-made Komperdell have produced the lightest
adjustable walking poles on the market. For the hardcore
enthusiast – or those who like the best – the carbon fibre
C3 Airshock™ is built to tame the hills.
The C3 is light and easy to swing, so your energy goes
into moving your feet and not the poles. With two grip
options you have all-terrain performance, without the
need for constant length adjustment.
The ribbed EVA foam grip, with eight degrees of positive
angle, reduces strain on your wrist. Working with the
lined wrist loop, it keeps your hands drier for improved
grip on a hot day.
Komperdell’s pneumatic Airshock™ minimises impact
on shoulders and elbows, and produces a progressive
damping effect for confident pole placement on the
most unstable of surfaces. It can be switched on and off
for power on the hills and comfort as you walk.
To protect your investment, the replaceable tungsten
carbide tip reduces the risk of pole damage in rough
environments. And maintaining the C3 is a breeze.
A quick wipe with a damp cloth and they’re ready for
use next time.
Komperdell Walking Poles (sold separately)
HIKE
Women’s Pangsoon
NFZ Long Sleeved
Shirt
Women’s long sleeve
button front shirt with
added protection of No
Fly Zone™ for long lasting
protection against biting
insects. Roll up sleeve
tabs, chest pockets with
button closure, hidden
zipped security pocket and
side drawstrings. Back
yoke mesh venting to help
regulate temperature.
Men’s Korjak Jacket
Men’s Granity
Jacket v4
Lightweight, compact,
packable men’s rain
jacket. Fully seamsealed
and breathable, therefore
perfect for light trekking
and travel.
Men’s long sleeve zip
front jacket. High neck
warming collar for extra
protection.
Two zipped hand pockets.
Internal zip guard.
Ultracore Thermal Range
Premium performance thermal
wear ideal for layering up under
clothes when hiking. With
permanent moisture control,
anti-microbial protection and
a soft cotton-like hand feel,
Ultracore thermals keep you
comfortable as well as warm.
Designed for next-to-skin wear,
these stretch garments allow
full body movement whilst
retaining shape, resulting in
maximum performance and
comfort. Check out the range in
your nearest store or online!
HIKE
Product Profile:
Synthetic Sleeping Bags
Easy care and durable, synthetic bags are a great
choice. Perfect in damp conditions the layered H-Fill
insulation used in the Odyssey v4 and Wayfarer v5 traps
the warm air aroud your body. When you get too hot just
unzip them for ventilation on a summer’s night.
Tough, ripstop shell fabrics work with the fill to draw
moisture away from your body. The result: a drier bag
and a more comfortable night’s sleep.
11ºC
7ºC
-7ºC
*
Odyssey v4 Sleeping Bag
Lightweight mummy style bag. Small and compact, it is ideal for
trekking and travel in warm climates.
To help you choose the right one, the European EN13537
standard is used extensively throughout the adult
Kathmandu sleeping bag range.
Sizes range from the compact Pipsqueak for kids,
through to large options for adults of all sizes. A durable
and easy-case option for your travel and adventures,
Kathmandu has the right synthetic sleeping bag for you.
10ºC
* Tested to and comply with European EN 13537
Temperature Ratings. Visit the Expert Advice section
of our website to find out more.
5ºC
-8ºC
Wayfarer v5 Sleeping Bag
Lightweight rectangular bag perfect for summer travel.13
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CAMP
Maison Campbed
Folding, portable campbed
for camping or home. 600D
polyester bed with lightweight
aluminium tubes.
Roamer Folding Table
Folding aluminium table.
600D polyester carry bag
included.
Retreat 120 Tent
Single room tent with great ventilation including two
windows and double entry. Extra large front living area
with side doors and optional porch area. Configures
with one Retreat Compass Shelter (sold separetely).
Shop for more camping products online at
www.kathmandu.com.au
Maison Multi Camp Kitchen
Multi-station unit with
preparation/cooking area,
wind shield, utensil rack,
plastic wash basin and storage
shelves. Aluminium tube
kitchen unit.
Cabana Recliner Deluxe
Folding chair with 16mm steel
tube frame.
KATHMANDU NEWS
Kathmandu
Adventure
SERIES
The Kathmandu Adventure Series goes
international in 2011 with three great new
locations being added to the event calendar.
The series kicks off on 5 & 6th February at Glenrock State
Conservation area just outside of Newcastle. It has stunning
coastal views, sweet single track, and some awesome
coasteering thrown in to the mix. What better way to kick
off the New Year! The series then moves to the Sunshine
Coast on 19th March before taking a jump over the ditch to
Auckland in April.
With the series now made up of nine events there is
something for everyone.
Further details and online entry can be found on
the event website
www.kathmanduadventure.com.au
KATHMANDU NEWS
SUMMIT CLUB
MEMBER
TRAVEL STORIES
Adventure before dementia!!! Thanks to Kathmandu’s
great advice, service and quality products we fulfilled
our lifetime dream of trekking through Australia’s last
frontier...From climbing spectacular rugged, rocky
gorges with breathtaking scenery in Karijini National
Park, Western Australia’s, Pilbara region, to swimming
in tranquil waterholes and refreshing cascading
waterfalls in the Kimberley’s. We were well equipped
from head to foot in our Salomon Hiking Boots, Teva
Sandals, socks, shorts, tee’s, hats etc. even packing
cells helped organize our gear.
Never too old to
“live the dream”.
I am a University student studying Ecology and just had 2
weeks of field work. Kathmandu gear is always an essential
part of my field work, its great in all weather. I went to Tiritiri
Matangi last week studying behaviuors of some of the birds
there and a friend of mine snapped a shot of me posing in
Kathmandu gear (from head to toe).
I Love my Kathmandu boots, which
stay dry in all weather and my
merino hiking socks which keep
my feet cosy and comfy
Thanks for the great products.
Zoe Stone
Thanks Kathmandu.
Sandi Jones
SHARE YOUR ADVENTURES WITH US
If you have a photo of your Kathmandu gear in action, interesting
travel information or a review of one of our products, please send
it to us and if we use it in the Summit Club newsletter we’ll
reward you with a $100 Kathmandu gift voucher! Send your
stories and images to:
[email protected]
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prices may change over the course
of a season.