Apparel

BUFF Headwear: A Wearer’s Guide to the Best Outdoors Accessory

After more than a decade of dedicated wear, from hot days to winter’s depth, our editor details the multiple ways he wears the versatile tubular…

Written by GJ Staff August 18, 2016

‘Original Bug Shirt’ Still Rules The Insect Battle

There is no substitute to the Original Bug Shirt when insects get bad. We put them to a summer-long test in the Boundary Water Canoe…

Written by GJ Staff August 15, 2016

Complex Knit: First Look At Polartec Delta ‘Cooling’ Fabric

Sweat is the body’s “radiator,” and this evaporative cooling process makes hiking, running, and biking possible even on the hottest of days. What if your…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 09, 2016

Gore-Tex & Beyond: Waterproof/Breathable Fabric Explained

A mainstay of outdoors apparel, waterproof/breathable fabrics fend off moisture but are not perfect. This brief tutorial explains the technology and uses of waterproof-breathable fabrics.

Written by Steve Graepel July 18, 2016

Review: OR ‘ActiveIce’ Hat Fends Off Sunburn

Spending some time in the sun? The ActiveIce Cap from Outdoor Research as a neck flap will leave your head ensconced in a shadow.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 27, 2016

Exclusive: First-of-Kind ‘ECO’ Jacket Poised To Disrupt Outerwear Industry

Stark-white and minimal in build, a jacket line from Columbia Sportswear will rock the outdoors industry when it comes to market for 2017.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 20, 2016

20 Gifts For The Outdoor Dad

Make dad the manliest (and happiest) man with these 20 Father’s Day gift ideas sure to bring out the Grizzly Adams in your old man.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 14, 2016

Jack Wolfskin: Biggest Outdoor Brand You’ve Never Heard Of

Jack Wolfskin, a leading European outdoor brand, is looking to break into the U.S. market. Here’s what to know about the apparel, equipment, and footwear…

Written by Kyle Nossaman June 06, 2016

‘Big Outdoors’ An Upstart Marketplace For Tiny Brands

What’s the big idea? Upstart Big Outdoors deals only in independent outdoor brands you’ve probably never heard of.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2016

Holistically American: ‘Farm to Feet’ Domestic Pledge

Farm to Feet, a sock brand based in Mt. Airy, NC, delivers in full on its ‘Made in USA’ promise. Using domestically produced materials and…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 16, 2016

100 Years Of Ski Fashion In 6 Minutes

The video created by The Colorado Ski & Snowboard History Museum shows the progression of ski gear over the last century, and it’s fascinating.

Written by Sean McCoy April 19, 2016

Total Coverage: Wearable Hammock Is A Tent Too

Looking for a hammock that’s also a tent that’s also a rain poncho? Read on.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 19, 2016

REI ‘House Brand’ Reboots As Premium Gear

This spring, retail juggernaut REI says it will lead the industry in quality and performance. We put a couple of the new products to a…

Written by Sean McCoy April 13, 2016

New Ninja Suit Is A ‘Woolverino’ Onesie

Like a onesie for adults, this Ninja Suit base layer from Airblaster is stealthy enough to wear almost anywhere.

Written by Jake Ferguson April 12, 2016

Retro Climbers’ Short-Shorts Are Back For 2016

Check out the old-school daisy-duke climbing shorts.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 31, 2016

Technical Outerwear For Your Winter Bike Ride

7mesh of Squamish, British Columbia, offers cycling products that borrow materials and techniques from the world of high-end technical outerwear.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 10, 2016

We Tested Yak Wool, And It’s Awesome (but pricey)

Kora makes high-end outdoor apparel made from wool collected from molting yaks in the Himalayan Mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy March 07, 2016

Functional Fashion: Kühl Introduces Its First Down Jacket

Kühl’s first jacket, the Spyfire Hoody, is a nice down insulating garment with subtle but well designed features that help it stand out from a…

Written by Jake Ferguson March 01, 2016

Organizational Freak: 24-Pocket Sportsman Vest

With two-dozen pockets, tabs, snaps, zippers, and fold-down ‘visibility strips,’ the Sportsman Vest is one complex piece of clothing.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 22, 2016

A New Kind Of ‘Fish Net Bikini’

Looking for athletic wear that’s made with a greater purpose? Textile creator Carvico and Healthy Seas recycles abandoned and lost fish nets into fashionable apparel.

Written by Sean McCoy February 19, 2016

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 Sean McCoy 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 Sean McCoy 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 Sean McCoy 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

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