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…
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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…
A good wind jacket is one of the most versatile pieces of kit. With proper layering, it can get you through winter while taking the edge…
Growing up, I was in Boy Scouts and loved it. We would do merit badges on different bush skills, and I vividly remember sleeping the night…
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…
A little over a year ago, Arc’teryx put out the news that they wanted to make big changes at their company. Spurred in part by the…
Lightweight, breathable softshell jackets come in a variety of forms. When softshells were introduced, they were stretchy, for sure, but still needed some kinks to be…
When it comes to wind jackets, they have to be able to easily stuff into a jersey pocket and also be versatile enough for wet or…
“Wow, this jacket is so comfortable,” says everyone who tries on the Marmot Alpha 60 Jacket. In fact, the cozy, furry exposed Polartec Alpha insulation truly…
The versatility of synthetic puffy jackets can’t be understated. 90% of the time, it’s my go-to choice for just about everything in the winter. With the…
Patagonia is dead set on making versatile, functional, long-lasting clothing that’s as easy as can be on the environment. With that, the latest Nano Puff Jacket…
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…
Patagonia is no stranger to the mantra “function over form” and the Storm Racer Jacket is a perfect example of just that. Sporting a unique design,…
I have had so many beautiful weather days climbing in the Cascades – sunny days where you can see all the way from Mt. Rainier to…
Winter in Trek’s hometown of Waterloo, WI is mighty chilly. With that, they know a thing or two about making cold weather gear. With proper layering,…
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…
The hard softshell is having a moment in the alpine world. With light and fast carrying the day for big-mountain players and ‘totally waterproof’ not the…
My relationship with Sierra Designs goes back to some of my earliest days of doing stuff in the outdoors. As a teenager, I had a tent…
If you’re squarely in the world of alpinism or traditional backpacking, you might not recognize the name Triple Aught Design. If you have even an inkling…
Every fall, I take a great deal of enjoyment from selecting a handful of lifestyle items to review for our readers. They’re usually something that blends…