May 03, 2012High 5 of The Classiest Sh*t You Can Find in the Outdoors!!!

Mark Altitude's taken the time to scrounge around Planet Outdoors to find you the classiest of items. It has been said that money can't buy you class.It might also be said that class is in the eye of the beholder. Do you share Mark's eye?

1. Burton Beeracuda

I’m the first to admit that I am not a fan of beer, but I LOVE this. I’ll love it even more when Smirnoff Ice comes in cans (sorry Leigh). Going to watch your roommate race in the x-country running championships, going to watch an F1 race, or just going to the park to have a picnic and want to be conspicuous? Buy this pack. I haven’t seen design like this since Eames banged out his Eiffel chair.

2. Klean Kanteen 27oz Reflect Mirror Finish

Classy as a diamond ring with puppies on it. It almost makes me weak at the knees seeing this beauty. I have had a KK stainless bottle for years now and thought I would never find another I would prefer, but alas I was wrong. NOW IT HAS BAMBOO! Seriously though, this is a nice accessory for the stroll down to the vintage typewriter shop.

3. Platypus Wine PlatyPreserve 800ml (pack of 4)

I am starting to look like an alcoholic. But if you enjoy a nice bottle of wine around the campfire while your friends look at you jealously while sipping their lukewarm hot chocolate, then this bladder is for you. No more panic attacks about bottle breakage, just decant into the trusty bladder and off you go. If you are already thinking about attaching a hose directly to the bladder then I suggest calling AA- book me in as well.

4. The North Face Duffel Brief

It is sad to say out loud, but I am not known for my classiness, suaveness, or general hygiene. I’m working on it however, and I’ll start with this briefcase from The North Face. The tough duffel fabric gives it an original look, and a tough-guy attitude, while the laptop and iPad compartments adds the touch of refinement I need in my life. I feel like Steve McQueen when rocking this minimalist brief.

5. Dave Todaro Art Series

Todaro: the man, the myth, the legend. One day he might become one of these, but in the mean time we are selling some great works he did for us. Honestly he has done a wonderful job capturing Altitude-Sports.com as not only an entity, but an ideology. These one-of-a-kind A4-sized prints are perfect for that little wall at home or at the office that needs sprucing up. It is also worth having a look at his personal website davetodaro.com.

-Mark Altitude