Feature  History  Bios  Events  Orgs  Gear  Photos  Forum  Quotes  Reads  Links  Home		This feature article was snagged from . Click here for the previous articles Why Gear for Women? We sell gear that is specially designed or well suited for women because women are different: Women’s centers of gravity are lower Women have higher arches and narrower heels Women have lower basal metabolic rates Women have beautifully packaged reproductive equipment with no external parts Women squat to pee Women hoard heat in their midsections and have colder extremities Women’s lower legs are shorter, with more prominent calf muscles Women have narrower shoulders Women have wider, curvier hips Women have breasts Women’s eye sockets are closer together Women have smaller hands Women have longer necks Women have shorter arms You can probably think of more. (Yes, we know, women have larger brains!) The good news is that there is now a lot of good gear specifically designed for women–a tremendous change from a few years ago, when most of us just adjusted to things that didn’t fit or function quite right. There’s also more that’s needed. Ideas for products for women? E-mail us, and we will pass them on. There are also some things that aren’t specifically designed for women but are of interest to women because they generally work well for us. For example, we like certain ice tools because they are light and easy to grasp with small hands, certain gloves because they provide both good insulation and good dexterity for small hands, and certain packs and sleeping bags because they come in small sizes. We rely not only on our own experience but also on your feedback, and on your bulletin board postings in making these judgements, so please let us know what works for you. Of course, some things are gender neutral, such as carabiners, ropes, tents, and the like. If it's not here, you'll find it at MountainGear, which has a complete selection of technical gear for backpackers, climbers, mountaineers, backcountry skiers and paddlers.
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