This week’s what we love sneak peek is up! A couple of gems are on their way to us next week:
More of the trail bound capsule is making its way to North America, including the long sleeve. Based on what’s overseas, we can expect to also see this in strawberry milkshake/black cherry, deep coal/electric coral, and black, though perhaps not all those colors at once.
Like I said, more trail bound stuff. Not fond of the blocked styling on the LS or the tank. The retreat capsule is also being rounded out with a dress, which looks like it’s made of the same material as the 105F and what the sport singlets. There’s not a lot of shape to it, but the back scoop is nice.
I love this new blue: fresco blue. I adore good blues and would love to see more of this one, it looks really promising. Lots of swiftly colors lately haven’t been made in much besides swiftlies, but I hope that’s not the case with this. Also, we’ll be seeing more of the new breezie regal plum print this week (and I imagine it’ll be heavily featured through April as well).
Yet another miss misty jacket color is on its way: nimbus puff.
The heat the street onesie has been in the UK for several weeks now. The color is bordeaux drama. This is arguably an improvement upon previous onesies, although it will probably still take the right person to pull it off.
Finally, what many people have been waiting for: the silver fox cyber stripe high times pants are coming to North America. They’ll just be in the US for this week’s upload, but will be released in Canada at some point in the coming weeks.
Yet another new piece coming that’s been spotted overseas: the devi crew in a loose cotton knit. There have been a few other colors of this that have surfaced so far, but no telling if any of them will be included this coming week.
I don’t like the colorblocking of the Trail Bound tank. I do like the actual styling of the tank (larger back so no chafing with full camelbaks) and the pocket on the front of the long sleeve is perfect. Depending on colors I might have to at least pick up a tank to wear for summer hiking when it’s 90+ in the valleys. The long sleeve looks nice too for those higher altitude colder hikes. Overall, Tuesdays upload I can skip yet again. That dress is atrocious.
still not convinced that a pack won’t rub. I wore a lulu top once for hiking with a pack on. never again….
Maybe depends on the pack? I wear Lulu for hiking all the time and have never had anything rub or chafe. However we have Camelbaks made for that – not just any old backpack. A full on Hiker’s backpack – that i’m not sure of. We don’t do that kind of camping so not sure on that type.
I guess I should clarify….I’ve never been chafed by my packs, but the material on the tank/top has been rubbed and become fuzzy where the pack lays over it. so now I wear tougher material. maybe the luxtreme panels on the trail tops will stand up to pack straps rubbing–that’s what I was being doubtful about.
Never had a problem with my hydration running packs or my camelbak hiking packs. I cinch them tight though so they don’t move at all and use both waist and chest straps. They aren’t supposed to be worn loose.
I did a 28 mile run two weeks ago with a camel pack in a cool racer back no chaffing, i did a 16 mile run last week with a studio racerback and my back was badly chaffed…
sorry I meant the fabric was messed up from the rubbing, not that I got chafed. your crb fabric was ok after that run…?
ohhhh… i took clear packing tape from work and covered the straps with the tape so none of my shirts would get ruined… it did chaff the material on one of my shirts one time… after that i covered the straps with the clear tape… i made sure to cover the Velcro really well… have you seen the new run all day pack? it’s pretty sweet you can put your camel pack reservoir in it… so far it’s only on the CANADA side but it should come over to the US soon
hmm that’s an idea. but don’t want to lose breathability on the mesh straps. if I run with a pack I just wear a shirt I don’t care too much about or one that I know can handle the rubbing. and for hiking/backpacking I wear a shirt designed to go under a pack anyway.
I am interested in that run all day pack but I find that lulu isn’t great at making technical packs, imo. I’d much rather get an osprey running pack that is designed so much better. but I would like the lulu pack for to and from gym or travel or such.
i would like to know what you don’t care for in the lulu packs i do not own any and would love to hear your feed back do they unravel? poor quality?
well it’s several things. the sternum strap in lulu bags comes off too easily. the bags tend to not have good compression straps to tighten down the load and reduce bouncing. there are no pockets on the shoulder straps for gels etc.
check out osprey rev series for running hydration. they are awesome.
in terms of hiking, lulu doesn’t make packs of a worthwhile size unless you’re on urban trails where you don’t need any kind of emergency stuff (versus backcountry hiking where you’d bring more ‘stuff’ just in case of emergency).
again, osprey tends to be my favorite brand of packs for days hikes or backpacking, but rei also makes some great stuff and it’s reasonably priced.
if you just need a small backpack for around town or maybe some short hikes or going to gym then lulu is fine. but if you need a more technical day pack then I’d go with another brand geared towards the outdoors
thanks so much for the information I will be checking out Osprey!
yay!
I’m planning to get an Osprey this week with the REI 20% off members deal. Currently planning on getting the Sirrus 24. I’d also like the Tempest 9 for shorter endeavors but that will probably have to wait since I can’t really drop $200 on packs right now. My bf has had a couple Ospreys and swears by them. I love that they will damage or replace your pack for life.
yay!
I love Osprey and rei…
so much love for rei that I have a $200 dividend to use there. (for members they give you like 10% back on qualifying purchases at rei…which means I spent like $2k on non-sale items at rei this year
Hahaha I was wondering what “non-alcoholic” meant… Anyway yeah, my dividend is a whopping $6, lol. Not getting me too far but, hey, it’s something. I’m sad that the mira colors (online anyway) are kinda poopy. It looks like they have the mira in my store though, so I will be able to compare them IRL, which is a plus! Thanks for all your tips. :)
the Mira colors aren’t that great for sure. poop brown, and the green which is ok. the men’s version, the manta, comes in royal blue. not sure if you were wanting girly colors but I think the blue is nice. I have a manta and really like it.
Bought one! :) I ended up with the sirrus 24 after all. The mira sat oddly at my hips and wasn’t as comfortable. I actually REALLY liked the manta 20–it fit great through the shoulders and was a beautiful color and a great value, but the hip belt was too large. :'( I also liked the raven 10 for a smaller option, but unfortunately the base cut into my low back. I tried on a couple others too, but none fit as well as the sirrus! I wanted to try the tempest 9, which I’d like for shorter hikes/trail runs since the sirrus is relatively large, but it wasn’t in stock. Considering ordering it online to try it out before REI’s 20% off window ends…
I run with a hydration pack and CRB – hasn’t messed it up. I’ve run with a swiftly – again – good to go. Sculpt tank. Also fine. I’ve used CRB’s for hiking with my camelbak (different design than my running hydration packs) and also fine. Just like the fact the trail tank will keep the straps off my shoulders and put a layer between the two. hjc – your pack should be tight – using both waist and chest straps. It should be tight enough that it doesn’t move around when you do. It’s when it moves it causes chafing and rubbing. Mine don’t move at all. You may need a different better fitting one or need to adjust it so it’s tighter on your back. Many times the employees at a store like REI can help you adjust your current one and get it fitting right. For running I use the Nathan FireCatcher running vest. My camelbak is from 8 years ago so don’t even remember the name :P
totally agree on this. Messed up my CRBs =(
Yeah, the colorblocking is what makes the whole thing look a bit dated to me.
Great point about the Camelback. I hate the dress, too.
You’re newbie status is showing! Heat the Street onesie is a re-release. Came out in 2012 in black and bruised berry. It was overpriced but hit markdowns to $78 which is what it should have been originally, IMO. It did well in the secondhand market.
Er, *YOUR
PS – It’s made of tencil with side ties and it’s awesome but not $100 awesome.
Definitely still an improvement versus other designs. ;) I wonder if they’ll need to MD it again to get it to move.
I LOVE Fresco Blue. I can’t wait for that Swiftly to come to the US. And I would go for those High Times but… zippers?!! Why!?!?!
I’m not planning on buying it, but I do like rompers and think the Heat the Street onesie is cute. I like open backs. I feel like I am publicly shaming myself by saying it but I even liked that Runsie that everyone poo-pooed last summer.
Not only a zipper, but a bright orange zipper. Total bummer.
All the new colors are only being released in Canada. The Gully Green, Vintage Green, and now this Fresco Blue. Really annoying.
Does anyone think that the Retreat dress looks like a nightie?? I can’t get over the hem… aside from the scoop neck at the back, I can guarantee that my mother wore this to bed for decades….
ha agreed!
I thought the same thing!