Apparel

Book Examines ‘Outdoors Urbanite’

A book documents outdoor product design as it evolves to embrace a new generation.

Written by Sean McCoy May 29, 2014

First Look: GORE-TEX Mesh Footbed, ‘Vents’ For Waterproof Shoes In 2015

The battle against sweaty feet continues! Scoop on a 2015 technology…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 29, 2014

Levi’s CEO: ‘Don’t Wash Your Jeans’

Americans do too much laundry. Here’s something interesting on washing pants.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 23, 2014

Stink Test: ‘Polygiene’ T-Shirt Test

Polygiene is an effective tool in the quest for stink-proof clothing.

Written by Steve Graepel May 22, 2014

City To Mountains: Technical Jacket Company Founded In NYC

Technical outerwear brand Toren launches this summer.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2014

First Look: Outdoor Research Helium Hybrid Jacket

This windshell weighs less than 6 ounces yet provides protection from the elements.

Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2014

Columbia Sportswear Puts On Yoga Pants, Buys PrAna for $190 Million

A giant of outdoor apparel has purchased yoga and climbing clothing maker PrAna.

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2014

Are You Man Enough? Patagonia Launches ‘Technical Knickers’ (we test them out)

When faced with cool weather or brushy hikes, knickers are a good in-between option.

Written by Sean McCoy April 23, 2014

Active Lifestyle Luxury Goods, All Made In USA (major trend in 2014?)

Made in America: We talk with the owner of American heritage brands Shinola and Filson.

Written by Tom Puzak April 22, 2014

Cotopaxi Is A Brand That Plans To Change The World

A new brand combines a social mission and outdoor gear. We attended its launch last weekend.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 15, 2014

First Look: Soft Shell Jacket Provides Technical Performance, Tactical Appeal

This Canadian-made softshell is a capable outer layer that transitions well to urban daily wear.

Written by Sean McCoy April 02, 2014

First Look: New Merino ‘WoolX’ Brand

We tested a new brand of Merino base layers over three months. So far, so good.

Written by Sean McCoy February 28, 2014

Icebreaker Enlists ‘Snow Artist’ Simon Beck For Garment Design Project

Intricate patterns created on snowy landscapes will be translated to merino base layers.

Written by Sean McCoy January 29, 2014

Origami As Outerwear. The North Face ‘Jacket’ Made From Paper

Cut out the template, then fold. That’s all it takes to make a paper version of a real jacket.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 29, 2014

‘How To Dress For Extreme Cold’

Our editor gives some basic tips on surviving out-of-this-world cold.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 21, 2014

Top Secret Olympic Speedskating Uniform Photos Revealed

Team USA’s speed skating uniform is so high tech it has been a highly guarded secret — until now. New future looking technology boasts impressive…

Written by Sean McCoy January 16, 2014

Glass ‘Pixels’ Printed On Bike Jacket Make It Shine At Night

Judging from video and photos, this jacket will make you stand out from the darkness.

Written by Sean McCoy January 15, 2014

Review: MamaBaby Poncho Keeps Mom (or Dad) And Baby Dry

A high-end poncho provides weather protection for parent and child.

Written by Sean McCoy January 14, 2014

First Look: PrimaLoft Launches Down/Synthetic Jacket Insulation For 2014

Next year PrimaLoft marries down and synthetic insulation. We got the first test.

Written by Sean McCoy December 19, 2013

Review of ‘Ghost Whisperer’ Jacket From Mountain Hardwear

A pinnacle of the lightweight “down puffy” category, we test the Ghost Whisperer for two months.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 17, 2013

Breeches To Beaver Pelts: A Look At The ‘Gear’ Of The Pilgrims

Gear has come a long way since the days of the Pilgrims. Be thankful you don’t have to survive the coming winter wearing these duds!

Written by Sean McCoy November 27, 2013

You’re Looking At The Zipper Of The Future

Under Armour banks on this never-before-seen solution to one of the biggest problems with zippers.

Written by Sean McCoy November 26, 2013

ThermoBall Jacket Subjected To ‘Dunk Test’

A new jacket from The North Face claims to provide unprecedented performance in cold, wet situations. Time for the ThermoBall to go swimming.

Written by Sean McCoy November 19, 2013

First Look: Columbia 2014 Jacket Made With Special ‘TurboDown’ Insulation

We got the scoop on a new type of puffy jacket insulation that Columbia Sportswear will market as “down on steroids.”

Written by Stephen Regenold November 12, 2013

Custom Design, Technical ‘Do-Rag’ From Boulder Brand

At GearJunkie we love our Buffs. This fall we’ve been testing the Pandana, a similar piece of gear from a small new company.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 11, 2013

NW Alpine: Mountaineering Outerwear Made In Portland

A new company in Portland, Ore., has the goal of helping rebuild U.S. manufacturing jobs, one mountaineering jacket at a time.

Written by Sean McCoy November 08, 2013

Winter Apparel For ‘Mountain To Bar’ Performance

“Lifestyle pieces with technical performance that can take you from the mountain to the bar.” That’s the tagline of WILD, a new outdoor apparel company.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 05, 2013

Custom, Retro-Look Wool Bike Jerseys (We Test A GearJunkie Edition)

Earth, Wind, and Rider offers the option to customize its wool jerseys. We’ve been riding in our Team GearJunkie jerseys this fall.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 05, 2013

Vintage Prison Clothes Now Sold As ‘Bike Jacket’

A high-end bike commuter brand might have just struck hipster gold with their latest offering: a re-purposed jacket from 1950’s prisons.

Written by Patrick Murphy October 30, 2013

Urban Cycling Brand Launches Line For Mountain Bikers

Mission Workshop is a San Francisco brand rooted in urban cycling. This month it launched a new line called ACRE with hydration packs and apparel…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 30, 2013

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