Apparel

Helly Hansen Trail Lizard HT

The Helly Hansen Trail Lizard HT is a cold-blooded beast built for bipeds. It is touted to be capable of “maintaining comfort while pounding out…

Written by September 24, 2009

‘High-Voltage’ Shell Jackets

The making of Mammut’s latest jackets employs a production process with “high-volt electric fields.” The result: “80 percent better” breathability, according to the company.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 16, 2009

Heated Jackets From Mountain Hardwear

Subdued on the outside, wired on the inside, Mountain Hardwear’s new jackets offer three on-demand heat settings and the capability to charge electronics devices.

Written by September 15, 2009

Axis Gear Orienteering Tights

Axis Gear touts its Atak 2 tights as “the ultimate orienteering pant.” After more than 20 races, Stephen Regenold gives the good and the bad.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 14, 2009

Duofold Base Layer Giveaway

Our Duofold Base Layer Giveaway starts today. Sign up to try and win one of eight wool-based tops.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 11, 2009

Upcycled: Looptworks Clothing

A new company, Looptworks is manufacturing repurposed clothes made from scraps of fabric discarded at factories around the world. They are designed for urban lifestyles…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 08, 2009

TNF Paramount Convertible Pant

Versatile legs: The North Face Paramount Convertible Pants zip apart to switch to shorts. Steve Hitchcock, a new contributor, puts the pants to the test.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 07, 2009

Billabong Sonic Boom Boardshorts

Surfwear made of recycled plastic bottles. That’s the story with the new Billabong Sonic Boom Boardshorts.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

Mountain Khakis Does Nylon

Designed by a company that knows the true meaning of “durable,” the Mountain Khakis Snake River collection is made of nylon that will dry quickly…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2009

Outdoors Caps

This spring and summer, I have been wearing and testing three unique hats for outdoors activities, including a wool cycling cap, a headband-adjustable model, and…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 03, 2009

Opedix Performance Apparel

Can apparel add support to the skeletal structure? Yes, according to Smart Fitness Products, maker of Opedix tops and tights. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold May 14, 2009

Gear Review: Polartec Jackets

My test of these three jackets spanned a wide geography and several winter weather conditions, from 20-below-zero to above freezing and drizzly. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold March 31, 2009

Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover

Scrunch and squeeze the Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover and it will compress inside its own chest pocket to create a grapefruit-size package that weighs less…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 15, 2009

Wool Buff – The Gear Junkie Scoop

Coming soon to a store near you: The Wool Buff — just like the original hard-to-categorize headwear, but this time made of merino wool. .…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 04, 2009

Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL

Cold, harsh environments can offer great opportunities for adventure — and some of nature’s most stunning beauty. Now imagine enjoying the cold without the bulk…

Written by Sean McCoy February 03, 2009

World’s Warmest Winter Coat? The Claim with Canada Goose ‘Snow Mantra’

Gear Junkie tests Canada Goose’s Snow Mantra Parka, the “World’s Warmest Winter Coat”. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold February 02, 2009

Arc’teryx Covert Cardigan

The Covert Cardigan by Arc’teryx, a pricey mid-layer top, is as comfortable as putting on your favorite hoody but without the weight. Plus, it’s not…

Written by GJ Staff January 30, 2009

Gear Review: Atayne POV Tech Shirt

The idea for Atayne, a new sports-apparel company in Arlington, Va., was sparked when red dye from a brand name running shirt unexpectedly bled onto…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 01, 2009

Review: Sugoi Majik shell jacket

This svelte new winter running shell jacket from Sugoi, the $170 Majik, looks nice and fits fine. Too bad it failed the breathability test by…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 29, 2008

Gear Review: Wilderness Wear Merino Wool Base Layer

I’ve never given an I.Q. test to a ram, or an ewe for that matter, but those who have agree that sheep are a notch…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 12, 2008

Review — Merrell Men’s Rove Tech Jacket

Remember those suave Members Only jackets from the ’80s? Well, Merrell might hate me for saying it but the Rove Tech Jacket, something I’ve been…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 26, 2008

Review: Mountain Hardwear Quark Jacket

The Quark Jacket from Mountain Hardwear is described as “mosquito netting with a waterproof and breathable laminate.” It is indeed light weight, though it does…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 10, 2008

Arc’teryx going Aerobic in ’09

Arc’teryx will release multiple collections of aerobic-oriented apparel and outerwear with its spring 2009 line. This is a sneak peek, from tights and running tops…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2008

Workout Wear

Preparing for outdoor adventure, be it backpacking, biking or mountain climbing, can require ample time training indoors. Here are a few pieces of apparel –…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 01, 2008

Patagonia Synchilla Marsupial: An “Icon”?

Among the most jaunty and bourgeoisie of gear reviews I wrote this year was a short piece for Travel + Leisure magazine on Patagonia’s Synchilla…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 29, 2007

Outdoors Clothing Coming of Age, part II

Yesterday I mused on function versus form in the apparel industry, where beauty in design often comes at the cost of versatility, performance or comfort.…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 20, 2007

Outdoors Clothing Coming of Age, part I

I have a weird theory that the outdoors industry is ahead of the game in the world of clothing and apparel. My logic is that…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 19, 2007

Arc’teryx Alpha LT Jacket

Arc’teryx designs and manufactures outerwear that’s pricey, high-performing, and highly modern. According to company press materials, its design team doesn’t focus on incremental advancements, but…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 06, 2007

Gear Junkie Fashion Week, part II

In this second, brief — and final! — installment of my “High style in the great outdoors” coverage, I look at a so-called “windshirt” jacket…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 03, 2007

Gear Junkie Fashion Week, part I

High style in the great outdoors used to entail a flannel shirt and some stout leather boots. Now you’re as likely to see The North…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 01, 2007

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