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Harley Davidson Handbags For Ladies That Ride In Fashion

As women have taken to motorcycling in larger numbers, Harley Davidson has responded by offering motorcycles and gear that suit the wants and needs of women riders. No other company has done so much to promote motorcycle riding for women, so it’s no surprise that they are one of the few companies to tailor their offerings for women. They’ve even taken it a step further by offering riding instruction and clubs in an atmosphere that makes women comfortable.

It doesn’t take long for a new rider to realize that the tough look and attitude of Harley Davidson is a facade. The riders are some of the nicest people and the attitude is misunderstood. Once a rider discovers the freedom and personal empowerment of riding, they do look at the world differently and realize that there’s more to life than spreadsheets, casual Fridays, and the usual mundane nuances that lull people into a boring life. It can all be so much more exciting.

Finding a look and style that’s your own and functional is important, but finding the right motorcycle gear that works for women is difficult. Take your handbag for example. If the everyday purse is used, it’s a chore. The purse needs to be strapped to the motorcycle or stored in the saddlebags. Every time that it’s needed, it needs to be unstrapped or dug out of a saddlebag. There’s no need for this if you have a Harley Davidson handbag that’s made for riding. The designs are specifically for riding. The contents are secure and the handbag can be easily secured to your clothing or the motorcycle itself.

There are many ways to make your style functional for riding. There are custom pieces like handbags and motorcycle clothing tailor made for riding. Converting conventional clothing rarely works well. Motorcycle clothing with safety and function in mind may cost a little more, but they increase your riding confidence and the overall enjoyment a rider gets from their functionality.

Gearing Up with Hunting Safety Vests

The onset of spring probably doesn’t strike you as the premier time for making sure that your hunting gear is up to snuff for the late Fall hunting season. However, the earlier you ensure that you have everything you need for a good and safe hunt, the more fun you’re going to have. You’re also going to be able to concentrate better as you track and hunt the white tails or black bears or turkeys.

There are three excellent reasons that your hunting preparations should include procuring and using high visibility vests or any other type of reflective clothing. All three of them have to do with your safety, not to mention the safety of those who are sharing the fields and forests with you.

First and foremost, even though it doesn’t happen very often, one of your goals is not be confused with an animal. That is, you don’t want an overexcited hunter to confuse your for a ten-point buck as it works its way through the brush. Wearing hunter’s orange – whether we’re talking about a hunting safety vest or a jacket or something as simple as a hat or cap – is the number one way to be sure that other hunters see you for what you are – a fellow hunter.

Second, these days your safety clothing will also protect you from cold temperatures and precipitation. And you need that – just because it’s sleeting or below zero doesn’t mean the deer aren’t out there. Most manufacturers of quality hunting clothes cater to this fact. When you buy a jacket that’s bright and reflective, it’s also going to be able to ward off the worst of any inclement weather you might face.

Last but not least, should you get hurt or lost, a high visibility piece of clothing will make it a lot easier to find you. You don’t want to dwell on it, but should you need rescuing, the people in search of you are going to be looking for that orange on your clothing. You really want to maximize your capacity to help them do their job.

So  yes – even though it’s not quite the season to hit the woods, you still want to take care of all your safety gear needs.

Outdoor Clothing – Fleece Trousers

These days, the working world can be very hectic and stressful indeed. We have always worked long hour for seemingly little gain, fulfillment, or enjoyment and this has gotten much worse in the last few years, exacerbated by the global financial crisis which has meant that many of us are having to travel further, to work longer for less reward.

To remedy this, millions of people around the world love to step away from the computer and get some fresh air in the great outdoors.

Outdoor pursuits are one of life’s greatest pleasures. There is simply nothing better than enjoying the elements and the wilderness with family, friends, or even alone. Walking, kayaking, hiking, running, there are many great activities that you can participate in to gain a greater appreciation of nature and your surroundings.

What is important, however is that you are wearing the right clothing. Nature and the weather can sometimes be very unpredictable so making sure you have on the appropriate clothing is essential in ensuring that you will remain safe and warm throughout your pursuits and in the event of an emergency.

Among the essential items of outdoor clothing that one should always consider are fleece trousers. These are great because they allow unrestricted lower body movement whilst being substantial enough to provide warmth. This makes them ideal for all manner of strenuous outdoor activities where one needs to be able to manoeuvre freely.

Fleece trousers are generally very lightweight which also makes them comfortable to wear. Whereas the word fleece once pertained to garments that were made from sheep’s wool, these days fleece tends to be composed of a significant percentage of synthetic material which means they have a greater resistance to water. Ultimately, this ensures that should you fall in a river or get caught in a downpour, the fleece will remain dry for longer than organic, sheep’s wool fleece would. In turn, this helps the user to remain warm by retaining vital body heat and also doesn’t add to the weight of the garment which would mean greater energy expulsion due to the increased effort it would take to move.

If you are planning to spend any time at all in the great outdoors this fall, be sure to get some fleece trousers.