For The Outdoors Mum

Newcastle Herald

Friday May 4, 2007

1. If she likes the outdoors then she

probably likes nature. This lovely

butterfl y pendant is a way of capturing

some natural beauty. It sells for $149

and is available from David Jones.

2. Today Driza-Bone is all about keeping

you warm and dry from the inside

out with high-performance clothing

that feels soft as silk, worn next

to the skin. Driza-Bone Activ has

announced a new range of ultra light

and comfortable outdoor active wear

? Driza-Bone Activ Merino. Made from

100per cent Australian natural merino

wool, the garments feel soft, breathe

wonderfully, have natural stretch, UV

protection, odour-dispelling properties

and are water repellent. Driza-Bone

Activ's Merino range is machine

washable and retails between $79 and

$119. Available at major ski, sports

and outdoor stores.

3. Something special for the active and

sporty mum is this Enduro mountain

bike from BMW. It sells for $4730. To

check on outlets, phone 1800 813 299.

4. Warm, secure and comfortable ? just

the footwear for tackling the great

outdoors in the cooler winter months.

The Dr Martens Jolie Zip Boot retails

at $250 a pair. You?ll fi nd Dr Martens

wherever good footwear is sold.

5. The adventurous types will love this

speedy pop-up two-person tent from

Shimano. Made from quality materials,

it bounces into shape straight out of

the bag. $150 from fi shing stores.

© 2007 Newcastle Herald

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