Apparel

Can ‘Permanent Beading’ Revolutionize Outerwear?

A more waterproof jacket, lighter weight, and no more “wetting out”… a crop of new jackets and a new membrane technology this month from Gore…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 04, 2015

Prototype TNF Parka Made Of ‘Synthetic Spiderweb’ Thread

It will be the first jacket made from the protein-based thread QMONOS, a synthetic variation of the silk made by spiders.

Written by Sean McCoy November 16, 2015

Cotopaxi ‘Llama Fleece’ Jacket Review

The Kusa jacket line from Cotopaxi is stuffed with an insulation made by combining polyester with wool trimmed from the long-neck domestic beasts.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 02, 2015

Bison Fur Insulates New ‘Ultimate American’ Jacket

100 percent made and sourced in the USA, this jacket is waterproof, breathable and insulated by the hairs of bison.

Written by Sean McCoy October 30, 2015

Custom Puffy: Eddie Bauer Offers ‘1 Million Configurations’

In our review, making a custom coat was as easy as clicking tabs and choosing colors from a palette, including a rainbow of tones and…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 26, 2015

New Brand Takes Swing At ‘Holy Grail’ Of Heated Jackets

A startup company is taking a poke at the complex proposition of electric apparel. If successful, the Ravean jacket will keep a human warm in…

Written by Sean McCoy October 21, 2015

The Amazing Warranties of the Outdoor Industry

The outdoor industry has amazing customer service and warranties if you know where to look. These are some of the best warranties offered by brands…

Written by Ryan Wichelns October 20, 2015

Fall Adventure: GearJunkie & Huckberry Collab Shop

Huckberry and GearJunkie have partnered to bring you a selection of handpicked gear for fall adventures.

Written by Staff Post October 19, 2015

Underrated: The Cheapo Waterproof Shell

Non-breathable waterproof jackets have been largely relegated to the ‘old tech’ heap since the invention of Gore-Tex. But a cheap waterproof jacket comes in handy…

Written by Alex Kurt October 16, 2015

Utility Pants: Two-Week Test At ‘Mongol Derby’

Under Armour touts its designers ‘thought of everything’ with these pants, the Performance Utility Chino. Our contributor wore them for a two-week review in Mongolia.

Written by Erik Cooper October 13, 2015

Mountaineering Meets Fashion with Mountain Hardwear-Cole Haan Collaboration

In an unusual partnership, Mountain Hardwear and Cole Haan teamed up for fashion-forward winter wear line.

Written by Patrick Murphy October 12, 2015

Warm-Weather Wool: Icebreaker Merino Shirts

We put Icebreaker’s hot-weather wool, the Cool-Lite line, to a sweaty test this summer. Review of Icebreaker Cool-Lite clothing.

Written by Patrick Murphy October 05, 2015

Fabrics & Fly Fishing: A Day With Mountain Khakis

When I took a meeting with Mountain Khakis co-founder Noah Robertson in Jackson Hole, he locked his cell phone in the truck, grabbed a fly…

Written by Jake Ferguson September 28, 2015

The North Face: ‘Top Secret’ Outerwear Project Unveiled

Next month, a kit of clothing and outerwear made for climbing comes to market as The North Face’s 2015 Summit Series collection.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 25, 2015

My Favorite Hunting Pants Were Made in the 1930s

I inherited these old hunting pants by Woolrich from my great-grandfather, and to this day I have not found a better pair.

Written by Sean McCoy September 23, 2015

Quiksilver Files For Bankruptcy

The surf, skate and mountain apparel brand lists debts of $826 million.

Written by Sean McCoy September 09, 2015

Merino Wool: Ultimate Dressed-Up Travel Shirt

Libertad Travel Apparel marries the stink resistance of wool with the tailoring of a dress shirt.

Written by Sean McCoy September 09, 2015

Arctic Influences, Minnesota Roots: Urban ‘Outdoors’ Shop

A new kind of outdoorsy store, Minnesota-based Askov Finlayson carries apparel, backpacks, and gear packed in an 1,800-square-foot urban space.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 01, 2015

Selk’bag ‘Wearable Sleeping Bags’ Get An Upgrade

The Selk’bag gets an upgrade so you can really wear it anywhere — if you dare.

Written by Sean McCoy August 25, 2015

Red Bull Vision: Sports Drink Maker Sells Sunglasses

The sports drink juggernaut announced the U.S. launch of a complete line of sunglasses at the Outdoor Retailer convention today.

Written by Sean McCoy August 04, 2015

Year Of The Package: Men’s Underwear Redefined

Men’s underwear got an upgrade in 2015, so we tested and reviewed four pairs of “the most comfortable underwear out there.”

Written by Jake Ferguson July 30, 2015

Summer Hiking Gear From Huckberry & GearJunkie

Huckberry and GearJunkie have partnered to bring you a selection of handpicked gear for day hikes and summer adventures.

Written by Jake Ferguson July 27, 2015

Secret Agent: Multi-Function Jacket Raises $900,000

Befitting a secret agent, the Baubax travel jacket has a function hidden in every pocket.

Written by Eric Lemke July 20, 2015

The Simple Belt Idea Worth $500,000

Sometimes, it’s the little innovations that capture the imagination. See this magnet belt as an example.

Written by Sean McCoy July 17, 2015

Patagonia Unveils ‘World’s Most Advanced Base Layer’

What sets it apart? Merino-poly yarn is exposed to a type of high-pressure air gun, resulting in “exploded” fibers that are soft and stretchy in…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 15, 2015

Lululemon Recalls 300,000 Women’s Tops

Draw cords can snap back, causing face or eye injury.

Written by Sean McCoy June 29, 2015

2016: Waterproof/Breathable Rebirth With New ‘Exterior Membrane’ Shell

OutDry Extreme from Columbia Sportswear is a new kind of jacket that is more durable than most breathable hard-shell jackets, and it’s possibly more waterproof,…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 14, 2015