Outerwear

Protection from the elements is key on any outdoor excursion. Check out the latest news and reviews on rainwear, jackets, pants, snow gear, and more.

Wool Cycling Bib

SmartWool’s merino-blend knicker bibs give a “sweatpants-level for comfort,” or so says GJ’s resident bike dork, T.C. Worley, who put a pair to the test…

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Fjallraven Old-School Gear

Swedish company prides itself on classic design and a vintage look that could’ve been pulled from an LL Bean catalog page from decades back.

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Canada Goose Hip-Hop

In an unlikely alliance, the Toronto parka maker has collaborated with Canadian rap star Drake to make an urban-oriented version of its classic Chilliwack down…

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Softshell Jackets 2011

A new breed of jackets made with the latest softshell fabrics, including Polartec’s Power Shield Pro and Schoeller’s WB400, are giving GORE-TEX hardshells a run…

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Kayak Dry Suit Test

In cold water, a dry suit can be an essential, life-preserving piece of equipment. Gear Junkie tested a Kokatat dry suit this year kayaking in…

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TNF Kishtwar

The Kishtwar jacket from The North Face recently won Outside magazine’s “Gear of the Year” award. Gear Junkie founder Stephen Regenold offers his review on…

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‘Yuki’ Expedition Parka

Canada Goose has a new polar mash-up parka this season. The exclusive coat, made in collaboration with Japanese designer Yuki Matsuda, costs a cool $1,750.

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First Ascent ‘Tech Hoodies’

Eddie Bauer First Ascent bridges the elusive hoodie/mid-layer gap with a pair of tech tops. T.C. Worley gives the concept a multi-month test.

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‘Best in Show’ awards

GearJunkie.com’s inaugural “Best in Show” awards highlight a dozen innovative new products seen at the Outdoor Retailer trade show this month.

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Ekolab Recycler Jacket

Fashionable, functional and eco-friendly, the Helly Hansen Ekolab Recycler Jacket is ideal for almost all outdoor pursuits.

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First Ascent BC-200 Shell

T.C. Worley tests the First Ascent BC-200, the lightest and “least rain-jacket-feeling” waterproof shell he has used to date.

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The South Butt Vs. The North Face

The legal battle between parody brand The South Butt and The North Face is a draw and both brands can now coexist.

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Review: Stoic Bombshell Jacket

Tech, stylish and versatile, the Stoic Bombshell jacket is, well, the bomb. Stephen Krcmar offers a review after a season of use in Mammoth Lakes,…

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Down Puffy Jackets

The Flex Jacket from Sierra Designs and the Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket are puffys of different types, though both equally cozy in the snow. This…

Written by Stephen Regenold

Review: Helly Hansen Patrol Jacket

A $600 shell made with input from ski patrollers from Colorado to Norway. After 50 days of use, Stephen Krcmar offers this review.

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High-End Arc’teryx Menswear

A fashion line that’s equal parts Superman and Don Draper, the Arc’teryx Veilance collection offers high fashion and high performance. If you can afford it.

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Urban Awareness Jacket

Most cycling gear leans towards either fashion or function. Cordarounds’ new reversible jacket does both.

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Merrell Chill jacket

The Merrell Chill combines an old-school look with new-school features to make a jacket that can go nearly anywhere.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Helly Hansen Trail Lizard HT

The Helly Hansen Trail Lizard HT is a cold-blooded beast built for bipeds. It is touted to be capable of “maintaining comfort while pounding out…

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‘High-Voltage’ Shell Jackets

The making of Mammut’s latest jackets employs a production process with “high-volt electric fields.” The result: “80 percent better” breathability, according to the company.

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