Apparel

Testing Dynafit’s 2016 Head-To-Toe Backcountry Ski Kit

Already a well known brand in Europe, backcountry ski pioneer Dynafit is pushing hard for the US market. We tested their skis, boots, bindings, and…

Written by Aaron H. Bible February 16, 2016

Sustainable Shipping: A New Environmental Frontier?

Bergans gets down-to-earth with the supply chain and switches from airplanes to ships in Expedition 2020. Could this signal a new direction in the battle…

Written by Morgan Tilton February 16, 2016

1986 All Over Again? Return Of The ‘Bugaboo’ Jacket

One of the most iconic jackets of the 1980s and 1990s, the Columbia Bugaboo, is back, and it’s exactly as good as it always was.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2016

Fayettechill: How A Quirky Word Becomes A Brand

A simple slogan launched this dream. Hard work and perseverance expanded it into a viable outdoor apparel business.

Written by Eric Hanson February 08, 2016

Stretchy Puffy: Dynafit Vulcan Down Jacket

Adding stretch panels to a high quality puff down jacket results in a warm, light, versatile insulating layer for active winter use.

Written by Chelsey Magness February 08, 2016

‘Survival Jacket’ For Those Who Expect The Worst

If your next adventure requires this jacket, you may want to reconsider your plans. But when it all hits the fan, the Condition Black survival…

Written by Sean McCoy February 05, 2016

New Zipper From YKK ‘Forms Around Face’

The Fix A Zip zipper forms around the face for a comfortable closure. It comes to market first in the Shaper Jacket from Eider.

Written by Sean McCoy February 03, 2016

Shorts Made For Winter? Startup Brand Sees A Market

You know that guy who eschews pants and wears shorts no matter the temp outdoors? These are for him.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 28, 2016

Patagonia R1 Hoody: Three Weeks, No Stink With Polygiene

Synthetic insulation is great, except for the stink factor. Our reviewer spent weeks in the Patagonia R1 Hoody to see how the anti-stink agent Polygiene…

Written by Alex Kurt January 26, 2016

Cotopaxi Tikal: A Waterproof Shell That ‘Gives Back’

Cotopaxi is a relatively new player in the outerwear game with goals to help fight poverty around the world. Our tester reviews the Tikal, a…

Written by Alex Kurt January 21, 2016

In-Depth Review: Patagonia Merino Air Base Layer

David Freeman has been wearing this next-level base layer for more than 80 days in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

Written by David Freeman January 15, 2016

High-Output: 2016 Arc’teryx Atom SL Jacket Review

From peak-bagging to cool weather hiking, the Atom SL from Arc’teryx is a step forward in insulted wind shell technology.

Written by Eric Lemke December 30, 2015

New-School Warmth: Waterproof Columbia ‘Puffy’ Coming 2016

New for 2016, Columbia introduces an insulated jacket waterproofed from the outside with its new OutDry Extreme fabric.

Written by Sean McCoy December 22, 2015

Breathable Hype: The North Face HyperAir GTX

Can a new type of Gore-Tex fabric revolutionize shell jackets? We test the HyperAir GTX Jacket from The North Face to find out.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 14, 2015

‘Windshirt’ Jacket A Secret Weapon For Warmth

Tested for two months in the BWCA, our reviewer finds the durable, versatile windshirt made in Ely, Minnesota, to be a perfect companion for cold…

Written by Dave Freeman December 10, 2015

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