Dynafit has been pushing peaks since their inception. The Ridge series is the latest in Dynafit’s progression – Speed mountaineering meets free riding. The Dynafit Ridge GTX Jacket will help take you higher, faster, with more comfort. GORE-TEX Shell The Dynafit Ridge GTX is an ultra-light, ultra-packable GORE-TEX shell jacket. Built from the ground up […]
The Artilect Shadow Canyon Jacket has quickly become my go to touring jacket. The high-quality material, the minimalist design and the great color way has made this choice easy. Design and Fit The Artilect Shadow Canyon Jacket has a straightforward, minimalist design that is perfect for backcountry travel. The Jacket comes with three pockets an […]
We’ve put dozens of hiking pants through the wringer this past year, searching for the best pair for outdoor adventuring. Hiking pants have to withstand a range of conditions, regulate your temperature, and wear comfortably— and with the rise of gorp-core fashion and chic outerwear, brands have to make their pants look great too. When […]
I have to admit GOREWEAR has never been a brand on my radar until I was introduced to the Concurve GTX Jacket this past spring. It turns out this subsidiary of GORE-TEX has been designing products meant exclusively for bike and running for 30+ years now! How Does GOREWEAR Compare to Patagonia? In the past […]
This is GORE-TEX at its very best. 686 took a shot at crafting a super high end jacket and they hit the mark with this product that thrives from resort to backcountry on warm bluebirds or through blizzards. Does the 686 GORE-TEX Pro 3L Thermagraph Jacket come with a higher price tag? It does, but […]
With the GORE-TEX Stretch Dispatch Bib, 686 has doubled down on decades of making shred gear by blending it with the most cutting-edge tech on the market. It’s like that kid who’s been ripping for years finally jumped to being the star of the gram videos everybody’s sharing. It’s got sleek OG style with protection […]
Outdoor Research has been creating durable, reliable products Made in the USA since the ‘80s. The Outdoor Research Women’s Trailbreaker Tour Pant is no exception to their design excellence. The combination of a stretchy double weave upper leg fabric and a waterproof snow shedding lower leg fabric reinforced at the knee sets these pants apart […]
There are so many great GORE-TEX shells out there, all providing excellent waterproof protection and breathable comfort. And then there’s the shells using other, and also excellent, waterproof/breathable technology. And then there’s insulated jackets. It’s a lot to choose from, but we’ve narrowed down our favorite snowboard jackets for the season. Top 10 Snowboard Jackets […]
When I retreat to the backcountry, I take care in bringing gear that either sustains or enhances my experience outdoors. This policy extends to the clothing I choose to bring along. When it comes to winter sports, finding a high quality base layer that is warm and breathable is essential. Over the weekend I was […]
I recently got my hands on the Women’s Odin Mountain Infinity 3L Shell Jacket in the stunning infinity blue colorway, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with my choice. This jacket not only adds a pop of color on the slopes but also delivers a perfect blend of style and functionality. Size and Cut One […]