Apparel

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2017

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.

Written by Nate Mitka August 21, 2017

‘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.

Written by Nate Mitka August 15, 2017

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…

Written by Sean McCoy August 15, 2017

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.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 11, 2017

Photos: Filson Campaign Celebrates Wildland Firefighters

Filson recently collaborated with the US Forest Service. The products are eye-catching, and photographer Cole Barash’s look at wildland firefighters pulls back the curtain on…

Written by Nate Mitka August 08, 2017

Patagonia Launches Workwear In ‘Iron Forged’ Hemp Canvas

Clothing that lasts a lifetime of manual labor (and touts no break-in time)… Patagonia makes big claims with its new line of workwear.

Written by Sean McCoy August 03, 2017

Why I Love My Carhartt Pants

As these closet staples become fashionable streetwear, Carhartt pants still hold true to their roots.

Written by Steve Goranson July 17, 2017

Origin Story: Icebreaker Born From Hand-Sewn Shirt

Jeremy Moon launched the merino brand Icebreaker in 1995 as the antithesis of ‘melted plastic with chemicals added.’

Written by Sponsored Post July 07, 2017

Future Gear: Eight Eye-Catching Developments From ‘PressCamp’

Climbing jeans, inflatable surfboards, and post-waste jackets: Our editor tried out the latest, most exciting gear from this year’s PressCamp.

Written by Eric Hansen June 30, 2017

Columbia 2018: Shiny ‘Sun Deflector’ Shirt Cools Wearer

Columbia aims to limit the sun’s oppressive power with Omni-Shade Sun Deflector technology. Thousands of small reflective dots not only prevent UV rays, but limit…

Written by Nate Mitka June 21, 2017

Secret REI ‘Field Agents’ Test Next Year’s Gear

An anonymous pool of ‘field agents’ and members try new gear to help shape REI’s products. And if you’re a member, you’re eligible.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 20, 2017

‘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.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 15, 2017

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…

Written by Greg Thomas May 03, 2017

$425 Pre-Dirtied Jeans Spur Mike Rowe Rant

The former ‘Dirty Jobs’ host and outspoken champion of blue-collar America went off on a recent fashion trend.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 25, 2017

UK Chain Buys Eastern Mountain Sports

The UK’s largest sports retailer will buy the 50-year-old American outdoor retail brand for $101 million.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 24, 2017

Technical Trousers: Western Rise ‘Camp Pants’ Review

Compared to my typical pants choice (Dickies, Carhartts, Mountain Khakis) the Granite Camp Pants save weight and are a more versatile outdoors option.

Written by Paddy O’Connell April 21, 2017

Most-Sustainable Gear? German Brand A ‘Quiet Leader’

With a huge line of products and 900 retail stores around the planet, Germany-based Jack Wolfskin is making waves in sustainable practices.

Written by Sponsored Post April 20, 2017

Peter Whittaker’s MtnLogic Apparel Claims ‘Pure Function’

Build the perfect alpine kit. That is what renowned mountaineer Peter Whittaker set out to do with his own new brand, MtnLogic.

Written by Nate Mitka April 18, 2017

Aerogel ‘Lifepocket’ Protects Phone From Cold

Helly Hansen’s Powder Suit has the future sewn into a pocket.

Written by Paddy O’Connell April 05, 2017

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