Canada Goose Expands Waterproof 3-Season Line
A new breathable membrane and stealthy design make the latest from Canada Goose stand out. GearJunkie got a first look at the company’s 2018 line.
Hiking Insulation: 8 Great Layers for Summer
While layering in the winter is a no-brainer, desert evenings and high-elevation pursuits in summer still require solid insulation. We picked eight warm-weather layers that won’t burden your pack.
Sitka Sights Past Hunting: Nimbus Jacket Review
Sitka branched outside of its hunting market with the Train, Travel, and Work line. We reviewed the Nimbus Jacket, a lightweight and windproof option for travelers and outdoors people.
Polartec ‘Cracked the Code’ on 100% Recycled Insulation
Polartec says it has finally achieved a fully recycled Power Fill insulation product.
‘Eco-Friendly’ Marmot Eclipse Rain Jacket Put to Test
Marmot does away with the shortcomings of potentially toxic DWR treatments with the introduction of the Eclipse Rain Jacket. Instead, it introduces EvoDry technology to make water bead on the surface.
Warmest Jacket Yet: Patagonia Grade VII Down Parka Review
Patagonia’s Grade VII Down Parka is a belay jacket designed for the most hardcore alpine conditions. I took the parka on an ice climbing trip last February for this review.
5 Reasons to Try OutDry Extreme
Columbia launched OutDry Extreme as a breathable-waterproof solution in jackets 2016. Since then, it’s found its way across the brand’s top products in footwear, pants, gloves, and more. This is why you should give it a try.
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Outdoor Canvas: ‘She Explores’ Makes Art From the Elements
Columbia outfitted She Explores with OutDry Extreme gear for their traverse of Washington’s Hoh Rainforest’s wet, mossy trails and pebble beaches. Watch this trio discover a world of marvels with all five senses.
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Review: Orvis Built the Pro Wading Jacket for Fishing Guides
The Orvis Pro Wading Jacket is a waterproof/breathable shell designed for serious anglers braving nasty weather. I took it fishing in Montana for this review.
Virtually Undetectable: Bight Gear NeoShell Nuker Jacket Review
Sometimes not noticing a piece of gear while using it is its greatest attribute. So it is with the NeoShell Nuker soft shell from Bight Gear, formerly MtnLogic.
‘Electrospun’ Outdoor Research Interstellar Jacket: Review
Outdoor Research packs stretch, weight savings, and comfort into its latest Interstellar Jacket. The key is an electrically spun waterproof-breathable membrane. We put the Interstellar to the test from Mexico to Alaska for this review.
Jacket Brand ‘Live Out There’ Review: Bold Statements Tested
Upstart brand Live Out There this winter made its debut with a line of performance-oriented (but budget-friendly) jackets for the outdoors. We reviewed three models to see how they stack up in the cold.
Jack Wolfskin: A Quest to Build True ‘Eco’ Jacket
Recycled fabrics, PFC-free treatments, and an innovative production process for its jacket membranes make this outerwear line unique.
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Stretch Puffy: Mountain Hardwear DS Hooded Review
Stretch it! A new construction method adds stretch and makes this 2017/18 Mountain Hardwear jacket unlike anything on the market.
New Material: Columbia’s ‘Most-Tech’ Ski Jacket Ever Made
Columbia partnered with world cup skiers to build the best jacket with them latest technologies. Meet the Outdry Ex Mogul Jacket.
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Insulation Opens Up: TNF ‘Ventrix’ Jacket Dissected
‘Make it breathe, make it move.’ That was the goal with Ventrix, a wild new jacket line and insulation type launched this year by The North Face.
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Best Women’s Flannel Jackets Review
Insulated flannel jackets are the perfect answer to cold winter nights. They offer the warmth of a coat and the soft comfort of a flannel.
Dynamic Insulator: The North Face ‘Ventrix’ Hoodie Distilled
New this month, the laser-perforated Ventrix jacket has ‘dynamic venting’ insulation that regulates body temperature as you move.
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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review: First Look
Patagonia calls it the ‘lightest, most packable insulated jacket the company has ever created.’
Durable-Waterproof: Hyperlite ‘Dyneema’ Jacket Weighs 5 Oz.
Made in the USA of an exotic, super-tough material hybrid, Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s ‘The Shell’ jacket promises to turn heads.
GearJunkie Investigation Prompts ‘Life-Saving’ Redesign
Last week we reported on a dangerous feature found on a Kickstarter-funded jacket. The company responded with plans for a redesign.
‘Life Saving’ Feature On 7,000 Jackets Could Endanger Lives
An unknown Kickstarter brand sold 7,000 jackets touted as potentially lifesaving. But the SafeAnchor ‘life saver’ feature lacks testing and could put lives at risk.
Down Revolution: Eddie Bauer To Launch ‘Down Fabric’
Thindown wants to revolutionize your down jacket. And from early testing of the Eddie Bauer Evertherm Jacket, we think it could shake up the world of down insulation.
Solar-Charged Waterproof Jacket ‘Glows Like Kryptonite’
‘When you can make your jacket glow like a ball of kryptonite, you know there’s some bats#*t crazy tech going on.’
‘Greatest Poncho Ever’ Is A Puffy And Can Koozie
Wear it, lie on it, or tuck it under your head, this multi-function puffy aims to keep you, and your beverage, dry.
Battle Tested: Patagonia’s Rio Gallegos Waders
I’ve spent a couple hundred days in the Patagonia Rio Gallegos Wader while fishing some of the most demanding water in the Pacific Northwest, and I still can’t find a leak.
Aerogel ‘Lifepocket’ Protects Phone From Cold
Helly Hansen’s Powder Suit has the future sewn into a pocket.
PrimaLoft Expands Aerogel Insulation for Fall
Aerogel is almost weightless and humanity’s best-known insulator. A new product from Primaloft brings this wonder substance to the outdoors industry.
Review: The North Face ‘First Fully-Waterproof Softshell Rain Jacket’
The evolution of the raincoat continues. This week, The North Face launched its first-ever ‘softshell rain jacket.’
First Look: REI ‘Magma’ Down Jacket
An approachable price and quality construction (and materials) make the Magma a solid bang for your buck.
First Look: Patagonia 2017 ‘Hyper Puff’ Parka
Hyperpuff or hyperbole? New for 2017, Patagonia’s accordion-style insulation lofts outward to create a unique synthetic puffy piece.
