For the majority of us in the state of Georgia, spring is in full force. That means more people are getting outside to enjoy the nice weather. Among the spring activities, outdoor enthusiasts are hiking or enjoying beautiful campgrounds around the Georgia mountains. Little River Outdoors (LRO) wants to make sure that you are prepared for the spring weather with all the essential gear. Below is a list of essential items to make sure to get in order to make the most out of your outdoor activities.

Essential Gear

Comfortable Clothes

Be sure to have comfortable clothes for all of your outdoor activities. Spring can be a rainy season in many parts of the country, so prepare yourself by packing a waterproof jacket. Many rain jackets offer fully seam-sealed, waterproof protection at a light weight that can easily be stuffed into a pack. Other essential items include comfortable shoes and breathable shirts. With that being said, Little River Outdoors has a collection of unique brands that can fit each outdoor enthusiasts’ style. From stylish bamboo shirts from Free Fly to comfortable Hey Dude shoes, one can put together a perfect outdoor outfit. Other brands we carry for clothing include:

• 2|UNDR
• Mountain Khakis
• Howler Bros
• TASC
• O-Neill
• DU/ER
• The Normal Brand
• Free Fly

Water Bottle

When hiking or camping this spring, one major essential is a water bottle. Little River Outdoors carries the top line of Hydro Flasks on the market. What makes Hydro Flask the water bottle of 2021 is its TempShield technology. Two walls of stainless steel with a vacuum between prevent condensation and heat transfer to the outside of the bottle, keeping drinks hot or cold for hours on end. Hydro Flask’s standard lid has a honeycomb structure to help this insulation, making it 100% leakproof. What really sets Hydro Flasks apart from all the other vacuum-insulated metal bottles on the market is their distinct, trendy look and the options to personalize them. Even when a consumer coats a bottle with a collage of stickers, you can still tell it’s a Hydro Flask. The powder-coat paint, available in multiple different shades, gives it its vibrant color and design.

Daypack/Cooler

From picnics in the park to road trips with the family, an insulated backpack/cooler bag from ICEMULE® Coolers is essential to keeping everything ice-cold and easy-to-carry. The ICEMULE cooler bag line comes in a variety of sizes and configurations, from the ice-for-days ICEMULE BOSS® insulated backpack cooler to the always reliable ICEMULE Classic™. These backpacks provide best-in-class endurance for fishing trips, long hikes, days at the beach and other outdoor activities and keep your food and beverages fresh and ice-cold for up to 24 hours. Along with keeping your drinks cold, ICEMULE Coolers are built with welded seams and no leaky zippers, making them completely waterproof. The huge bonus to being 100% waterproof: each cooler can float right along with you. We have each backpack in a variety of colors. Be sure to stop by the store to choose one that best fits your style.

Sunglasses

While hiking or enjoying the outdoors, nothing is more annoying than having the sun in your eyes. Another essential gear item to have this spring is a nice pair of sunglasses. Our store carries the best in eye protection from companies like SunCloud Optics and Smith Optics. No matter how stylish you want your sunglasses to be, remember that the primary role of sunglasses is to:

• Shield your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays
• Boost visibility by eliminating glare
• Provide an optimal level of comfort

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