What says ‘protection’ more than the words GORE-TEX and bibs? Jumping into the Outdoor Research Hemisphere bibs before a day at the mountain or skin track…
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There’s nothing quite like the feeling of zipping an Arc’teryx shell up to your chin on a blustery day. I have been fortunate to have a…
There are a handful of big players out there making true alpine jackets. Jackets like these are meant to repel the kind of weather that Ernest…
GOREWEAR has access to all the best Gore-Tex fabrics available. And, the brand uses it to maximize the performance of everything they make. Part of their…
This is a review of a new fabric from GORE-TEX, through the vehicle of a basic tester jacket that is designed to showcase the fabric. If…
As the elder statesman in the maximalist shoe market, the Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX offers a ton of stack height, combined with the legendary performance of…
Some days, you just need the most coverage. It’s cold, it’s blower, it’s wet: whatever. Those days are what the Arc’teryx Sabre Bib Pant are for.…
Rapha is no stranger to pro-level apparel and Gore-Tex is leading the way with their latest Infinium Windstopper fabrics, so a marriage of the two is…
One of the central ironies about outdoor outerwear is that waterproof technology has been hard on the environment. Outdoor gear usually needs to be one of…
When the weather is iffy, or just plain cold, a windproof jacket is always a good idea. But, when that windproof jacket also features Gore-Tex panels…
The Arc’teryx Alpha line carries serious heft in the outdoor world. It is touted as the most serious, well-designed and well-built shell protection on offer. It…
Gore Wear always showcases the pinnacle of Gore’s fabrics. With the new Torrent Cycling Jacket, Gore Wear has delivered a versatile, breathable shell that will repel…
When it’s cold, layering becomes even more important. Too thick of a jacket and you’ll always be overdressed, but too thin and you’ll find it hard…
The ideal running jacket will scoff at rain and wind, but still breathe well. Yes, it has to breathe. Just ten years ago, that magical combination…
I’m a sucker for vests for cool weather running. And, even in the summer, a nice vest is always great to have, just in case. Keeping…
Rain can feel inevitable when hiking in the Pacific Northwest, especially in the early summer months. Like many backcountry travelers, I don’t regard rain as a…
Snow has finally begun falling here in the Inland Northwest, and the flakes are a welcome reprieve to a warm, dry winter. While my favorite conditions to run…
One word to describe the Arc’teryx Macai Down Ski Jacket: HOT (temperature). With the Macai you can effectively say goodbye to being cold while riding the…
There are plenty of people who want to buy a dedicated backcountry shell. There are also plenty of people who want to buy a shell that…
Picking the best gear of 2018 is often pretty easy, but sometimes it requires a decent amount of hair-splitting. This year it’s a combination of choosing…