In somewhat surprising news Volcom is kitting out the U.S. Snowboard Team with some seriouslly wild outfits for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The Volcom Stone logo represents the surf, snow, skate culture perhaps more than any other brand. Founded in Costa Mesa, California in 1991, Volcom grew into one of the most core action sports […]
Combining heritage art, unbeatable comfort and bombproof construction must have been OR’s goal when they made their Carbide Bibs. The Outdoor Research Carbide Bibs can handle any weather, don’t crush your chest, and allow for wide fluid movement all the while looking super steezy. Pertex Nylon Start with that Pertex Shield 3L 100% nylon 40D […]
For this test, I wore the Trew Gear Chariot Bibs at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort as well as a few times while splitboarding in the backcountry on Teton Pass and in Grand Teton National Park. The Trew Charito Bibs worked great both in and out of bounds and in a variety of conditions. Trew Bib […]
Bibs are super warm and convenient but can be annoying at times; pants are great especially for resort riding but aren’t as warm, don’t keep snow out as well, and don’t have as many pocket options. The Flylow Compound Bib is both, wrapped up in the highest-of-tech waterproof membranes and all sorts of other other […]
Norrona, is most likely the most underrated outerwear brand in the outdoor industry. Their stuff rivals that of Patagonia and for good reasons, both brands understand how to make outerwear for people that actually recreate in the mountains, like slimmer fitting athletic style apparel. The Norrona Lofoten Pro Jacket I’ve been testing the past month […]
Athleisure is so 2016; the thing today is workleisure, and nobody understands how to do work with steeze like Vans with their Drill Chore Coat. Let’s start by clarifying something: this isn’t a coat. Or more, it’s not JUST a coat. It’s thin enough you could wear it as a shirt in the winter. Or […]
The 686 Hydrastash Thermagraph Jacket is meant to keep you warm and dry while the Thermograph delivers style that stands out ability to hydrate anytime you need on the hill. But what they really shoulda called this is “man, this shred jacket really prevented my shred day dry-mouth”. With GORE-TEX outer and as many features […]
5.11 is known for making high quality tactical gear trusted by alphabet agencies like the FBI, local law enforcement, and civilians who exercise their 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms. In recent years 5.11 has branched out into the outdoor and fitness markets, and this winter I have been tasked with testing out […]
REI has applied everything learned from decades of slinging gear into its label and the Skyline Ridge is a perfect result of that experiment. A comfortable softer shell that can handle even rowdier backcountry adventures. Able to keep out some serious wind and storm but super soft and easy on the wallet, I’m throwing the […]
If you have an athletic body and don’t currently own any Rab outerwear you’re seriouslly missing out. Why you ask? Rab makes outwear that more so resembles the cut of European ski jackets. The fit is spot on, there’s no bulk and no added fuss. When you put the Rab Electron Jacket on you’ll know […]