Versatile, breathable layers always come in clutch. The Outdoor Vitals Hybrid Fleece Hoody is one of those layers that can be worn as a mid or…
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As an alpine climber, I’m always keen to try a new light synthetic jacket. If it packs down, weighs little more than a feather, and seems…
Have you ever thought to yourself, ‘what’s the nicest ski jacket money can buy?’ If you have, you’re probably the type of person that Helly Hansen…
When winter throws you a curveball, there’s still a time and place for the new HOKA Kaha 2 Frost GTX boots and I did my best…
As a newcomer to the technical outerwear market, Inselberg is hitting the market with high-quality designs that are built to excel under the most technical conditions.…
Mission Workshop is a maker of bespoke outdoor gear, often tailored towards cyclist, that has been on my radar for years. They are one of those…
Artilect is a pretty young brand. They only launched their first lineup in 2021, but you wouldn’t know it looking at the quality materials and design…
The Black Diamond Vision Hybrid Hoody is exciting – not because it’s another potential solution to the alpine layering problem of warmth vs. weight vs. weather-readiness. Although…
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…
Crossover jackets add the option of versatility into your cycling wardrobe. While I have a bounty of pure cycling jackets, I wouldn’t choose to wear one…
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…
In case you haven’t noticed, puffy jackets have evolved. And synthetic options are becoming more and more down-like every year. And while down remains the gold-standard…
Keeping your feet warm in the dead of winter can sometimes be a challenge, but with the right boots, heading out for adventures (big and small)…
Versatility is often admired. Nothing epitomizes that more than the classic Swiss Army Knife. Pearl Izumi is aiming for just that with their new Versa clothing…
Along the path towards the perfect jacket, we’ve gone the rounds between hardshell, softshell, down, synthetic, waterproof, breathable and everything in between. Today’s Goldilocks of jackets…
Even with all the latest-and-greatest fabric technology, the classic leather ski glove is always in style. And, When Dakine gets in cahoots with Gore-Tex and Primaloft,…
To the outdoorsperson, a sweater necessarily takes on multiple personalities. The ideal one will, of course, be highly functional for all sorts of use and abuse…
After loving the Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover, I was stoked last year when I heard about the new Nano Storm Jacket. An ultralight, insulating jacket with…
When choosing your insulating layer, there are essentially three choices: Natural Down, Synthetic Fill or Synthetic Fleece. Some of these do equally well as an insulator…