Apparel

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.

Written by Sean McCoy April 05, 2017

In The Spotlight: Kathmandu Brand Profile

A lesser-known brand among North American outdoors enthusiasts, Kathmandu is a Kiwi powerhouse. It has more than 120 stores across Australia and New Zealand.

Written by Sponsored Post April 03, 2017

In The Spotlight: Duluth Trading Company Brand Profile

Quirky ads, cozy flannels, and durable soft-goods define Duluth Trading Company. Here we put this Minnesota workwear and outdoors brand it’s products in the spotlight.

Written by GJ Staff March 27, 2017

Watch This Fabric Transform From Shirt To Puffy

Imagine a light shirt that automatically puffs out into a jacket when the temperatures drop. The textile lab Othermaterials is working on a fabric to…

Written by Nate Mitka March 24, 2017

Stink Test: One Ski Bum, One Week, One Pair Of Boxers

Polygiene treated Patagonia put to the test under the nastiest of conditions.

Written by Paddy O’Connell March 23, 2017

Real Hikers Wear Tights: Fjallraven’s Abisko Trekkers Reviewed

Hikers take note: Tights offer a better option than pants for tackling miles on the trail.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 22, 2017

This Shirt Comes Pre-Stained With (Fake) Blood, Sweat, Dirt

Meet the shirt ‘designed for situations where you know you’re going to look like crap.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 20, 2017

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.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 17, 2017

First Look: REI ‘Magma’ Down Jacket

An approachable price and quality construction (and materials) make the Magma a solid bang for your buck.

Written by GJ Staff March 16, 2017

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.

Written by Steve Graepel March 15, 2017

In The Spotlight: Topo Designs Brand Profile

Colorado-designed and made in the USA, few brands scream ‘domestic manufacturing’ like Topo Designs.

Written by GJ Staff March 06, 2017

First Look: 2017 Strafe Outerwear

Air permeable fabrics and thoughtful design distinguish Strafe’s 2017-18 Pyramid Jacket and Capitol Pant as serious backcountry ski garments.

Written by Sean McCoy March 02, 2017

Make Skiing Fun Again: Shinesty Outfits Keep Slopes Weird

Shinesty wants to see every skier in neon onesies and banana hammocks. Seriously.

Written by Paddy O’Connell March 01, 2017

Inspired By Rhinos: KÜHL ‘Radikl’ Pants

Rhinocerous armor inspired KÜHL’s latest pant design, so the brand is helping support efforts to save the critically endangered animals.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 28, 2017

‘PolarFleece’ Of The ’80s Is Back

Miss the ’80s? PolarFleece is back, and it’s about to go way retro

Written by Nate Mitka February 27, 2017

In The Spotlight: Fjällräven Brand Profile

Fjällräven. It’s the cool brand with the funky name. This is what you need to know.

Written by Sean McCoy February 27, 2017

First Look: Polartec ‘Naked’ Jacket By Rab

Alpha Direct is made of post-consumer recycled polyester. In its naked form, it is essentially a synthetic fleece on steroids and it works alone or…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 22, 2017

Big Wall Warmth: Arc’teryx Proton AR Hoody Review

Arc’teryx’s ‘active insulation’ helps mountain athletes regulate body temps in varying conditions, like our tester’s two-day solo aid climb in Zion National Park.

Written by Lizzy Scully February 21, 2017

The Great Indoors: Gore-Tex’s ‘Virtual Outdoors’ Gear Lab

From rainstorms, to sun, high humidity, and blustery winds, an enclosed facility on the East Coast simulates weather anywhere on Earth.

Written by Sean McCoy February 21, 2017

Future Gear: Award-Winners At Munich’s ISPO 2017

These outdoors products won the most prestigious award at Europe’s largest stage for new gear.

Written by Steve Graepel February 13, 2017

Sustainable Warmth: Merino Jacket An ‘Active Insulator’

Outerwear is a hotbed for innovation. Icebreaker hops in with a new kind of ‘active’ jacket made mostly of wool.

Written by Sponsored Post February 03, 2017

Patagonia Will Fix Your Old Stuff, Sell It, And Pay You

The brand known for its commitment to sell less of what you don’t need is going a step further with a new marketplace for used…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 31, 2017

First Look: Outdoor Research ‘Skyward’ Ski Jacket

Air-permeable fabric and massive vents in the Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket help backcountry skiers stay dry while earning turns.

Written by Sean McCoy January 30, 2017

Future Trends: In ‘Era Of Wool,’ Merino Brands Look Ahead

From sheep farms to ‘shirts of the future,’ we questioned an expert at Icebreaker about the future of wool.

Written by Sponsored Post January 24, 2017

5.11 Reinvents The Cargo Pant

They look like a normal pair of khakis or blue jeans, but the Defender-Flex pants have more storage space than you’d imagine possible.

Written by Sean McCoy January 24, 2017

First Look: Stylish & Tech Women’s Down Jacket

‘One jacket to get you through the winter, on the ski hill and off.’ – That’s the promise behind the down-insulated Durrance from Stio.

Written by Chelsey Magness January 09, 2017

Head to Head: In Search Of ‘Perfect’ Lightweight Puffy Jacket

The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer and LL Bean Ultralight 850 Down Jacket are pinnacle light-puffy pieces work alone or as a mid-layer. We tested them…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 06, 2017