Cold Weather Clothing

My Favorite Black Diamond Outerwear & Gear

We’re at the end of November and many of us are already experiencing the colder weather associated with Fall and Winter. With that comes different outerwear that can deal with the harsher climate. One of the brands I’ve relied on for a while now is Black Diamond. Known for their mountaineering equipment, I never really gave […]

Triple Aught Design Bastion Hoodie: Quick look

I just received the Bastion Hoodie yesterday and was impressed the moment I put it on. Thanks to the new Polartec Power Fill insulation, the jacket retains all the warmth without all the bulk of traditional winter jackets. I wouldn’t say the jacket is an athletic fit, but there is no unnecessary bulk anywhere. More on […]

NW Alpine Belay Jacket: Chosen for it’s warmth, toughness and minimal packed size

The NW Alpine Belay Jacket is a compressible and very comfortable synthetic-fill jacket built for cold and damp environments. What’s intriguing about this jacket is the apparent design quality and the company’s manufacturing location. NW Alpine began in 2010, and has since continued to produce top-quality alpine gear, cut and sewn in Portland, Oregon. It is […]

NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody: First Impression

NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody: Functional in a wide variety of conditions

The Black Spider is the moniker given to a formidable, 1000-foot-tall wall of volcanic rock and ice on the eastern face of Mount Hood above the Newton-Clark glacier. This area contains some of the most sought-after and heart-pounding alpine routes in the Pacific Northwest. NW Alpine has designed a hoody capturing the namesake of Mount Hood’s most […]

American Outdoorsman | Olympic Trail Vest | First Look

The history of the American Outdoorsman began as a television show back in 1988. It was there that they uncovered the country’s natural treasures for all viewers to see. The show continues to this day, featuring hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure activities. With the Olympic Trail Vest, AO has ventured into the clothing realm by […]

Best Thermal Underwear: The perfect layer during cold times

Thermal underwear is specially created to keep you warm and comfy when outside the temperatures drop below zero. It is also designed to get rid of humidity (usually sweat) so your skin remains at a comfortable temperature regardless of the type of effort you are doing. However, not all producers are true to their word […]