Over the past several months I’ve been trying out the Propper BA Softshell jacket. Living in the Pacific Northwest provides folks with a special appreciation for outerwear. High temperatures can swing by double digits and we have so many types of rain that falls so often we count the days that don’t have rain. For about […]
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Rab Ascender Pants: First Impressions
The Rab Ascender Pants are a great option for those seeking a soft-shell pant that will last multiple seasons and excel in a variety of conditions.
Outdoor Research Lodestar Jacket: First Impression
Outdoor Research, in combination with Polartec, has created a bombproof, fully featured softshell called the Outdoor Research Lodestar Jacket. The jacket has an array of features and specially mapped fabrics to create a thermo-regulating shelter for your upper body. Designed for the alpine adventurer, this jacket seems capable of holding its own in a wide variety […]
Sierra Designs Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015
Sierra Designs have been working overtime in the last couple of seasons to flip what is known about product development on its ear by creating gear outside the norm. I had the opportunity to check out a number of their products at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015, and I was very pleased with what they have to […]