Apparel Archives

Backcountry Winter Gear Favorites: Prepare for the Slopes (and Après)

This Backcountry gear can help you hit the slopes with the upper hand against the elements this winter.

Need a Go-To Fall Fit? Show a Little Shin, Steve Irwin Style

Wearing boots with shorts is no longer just for backpackers, contractors, and two-steppers: this is a verifiable fall weather fit, and you should try it.

Written by Nathan Lemin October 31, 2022

First Lite Western Big-Game Pants: Find the Right Fit for Your Hunting Season

First Lite hunting pants come in several camo styles and different cuts to fit the conditions of your season.

REV’IT! Dirt Series Review: The Complete All-Weather Off-Road Moto Riding Gear System

For all weather conditions, the REV’IT Dirt Series Off-Road Collection might just be the holy grail of motorcycle riding gear.

Written by Andy Cochrane October 24, 2022

The Best Winter Jackets of 2023

Our cold-loving experts found the best winter jackets of 2023 for men and women. We’ve got something for every budget and style.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss & Morgan Tilton October 20, 2022

Enter the ‘Whitespace’: Shaun White, Backcountry Launch Snowboard Gear Brand

Whitespace is Shaun White’s latest venture, a namesake brand he’s launching with plans to make snow apparel so fly it can be worn out on…

Written by Will Brendza October 17, 2022

Duck Camp’s Contact System Review: A Hunting Setup Built for Versatility

Duck Camp’s Contact System is a versatile camo system designed for a range of hunting pursuits in varying environments.

Written by Douglas Spale October 14, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: First Lite Hunting Kit of Your Choice!

This week, three lucky winners will a prize package from First Lite. Each winner will have the choice between three First Lite hunting kits.

ENVE Launches Ride-Lifestyle Apparel Collection

Surprisingly, ENVE’s new threads aren’t for riding. The brand now offers hoodies, jackets, shorts, jackets, T-shirts — even a poncho.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 14, 2022

Ibex Springbok Running Collection Review: Run Comfortably in Ultralight Wool-TENCEL Blend

Ibex’s calling card is its focus on making merino wool clothing. But for its most recent apparel, the Ibex Springbok, it turned to a 50/50…

Written by Mary Murphy October 13, 2022

Something to Feel Good About: Your BUFF Neck Gaiter Actually Came From a Village

The BUFF is the Kleenex of neck gaiters. It’s easy to assume it’s made by the millions in an automated factory in Asia.

Written by Seiji Ishii October 11, 2022

Finders Keepers: Brand Will Drop $10,000+ in Apparel ‘Somewhere on Earth’

Unorthodox outdoor brand Vollebak is giving away a bunch of gear to help you live through the end of the world.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 07, 2022

Mountain Hardwear StretchDown Light Shacket Review: The Shacket Trend Is Worth Trying

Just in time for those cool fall days, Mountain Hardwear’s Light Shacket is one versatile layer that offers lots of warmth, too.

Written by David Young October 07, 2022

Airblaster Women’s Sassy Beast Jacket Review: Plenty of Protection for the Stormiest Days

The women’s Airblaster Sassy Beast Jacket is thoughtfully designed with playful aesthetics and pairs perfectly with the Airblaster Sassy Hot Bib for snowboarding at the…

Written by Morgan Tilton October 06, 2022

ARTILECT A/SYS 1 Wool Base Layer Review: Optimized Layering for Chilly Adventures

ARTILECT sprung up as a new brand in January 2022 and already is bringing some awesome apparel to market — like base layers made with…

Written by Mary Murphy October 05, 2022

Airblaster Women’s Sassy Hot Bib Review: Warm and Comfortable, Lap After Lap

The Airblaster Sassy Hot Bib is a functional, comfortable, and fun snowboarding bib for resort laps and lady shredders.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 05, 2022

First Look: Jones Snowboards Women’s Shralpinist Stretch 3L Jacket Review

The iconic snowboard and backcountry brand debuted its first-ever lineup of apparel for female snowboarders and splitboarders. Here’s a premiere look at the collection’s inaugural…

Written by Morgan Tilton October 03, 2022

Hestra Fall Line 3-Finger Glove Review: Top-Level Leather

Hestra makes over 400 different styles of gloves and mittens. We think the newly redesigned Fall Line 3-Finger Glove might be the best of the…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss September 30, 2022

I Visited 50 National Parks in 3 Months: Here’s the Gear That Got Me Through

Quality gear is important because it can make or break your trip. Here’s the gear that we used and tested while road tripping, car camping,…

Written by Xiaoling Keller September 30, 2022

Mission Workshop Altosphere Jacket and Vest: Waterproof and Hydrophilic

Mission Workshop claimes the Altosphere’s membrane offers waterproofing on the outside but still wicks away sweat from the body on the inside.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 28, 2022

World’s First Thermal-Camo Jacket Paves Way for ‘Invisibility Cloak’

Vollebak’s latest release is not for sale. Instead, it’s a proof-of-concept designed to catapult reality into sci-fi territory.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 27, 2022

Why Style and Function Matter in the Black Outdoor Community

The collaboration between Outdoor Afro and REI results in stylish, yet functional, apparel designed for the Black community.

Written by Rebecca Ross September 26, 2022

Arc’teryx ‘ReBird Service Center’ Opens in Colorado as Part of Global Expansion

As the company’s largest-yet ReBird Service Center, the new store will offer product repairs, education, re-waterproofing, and other services.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 26, 2022

Jack Wolfskin Boasts Seams That ‘Never Fail’ With Waterproof, Tapeless Jacket

Jack Wolfskin’s ‘No Tape Technology’ claims to improve breathability, while eliminating more than 60 feet of excess material per jacket.

Written by Will Brendza September 23, 2022

Smokey Bear Helps Brand Raise $500,000 to Support USFS Wildfire Education

Smokey Bear is at it again, slinging stylish apparel and raising half a million dollars for wildfire prevention and education.

Written by Will Brendza September 22, 2022

‘On’ Reveals First-Ever Shoe Made From Carbon Emissions: CloudPrime

The Swiss outdoor company debuts ‘CloudPrime,’ a running shoe made with carbon entirely pulled from the air.

Written by Will Brendza September 21, 2022

A Shoulder Season Favorite: Mountain Hardwear StretchDown Light Pullover Review

One of the best parts of fall is getting to pull out all of those cozy hoodies and jackets as the air temps drop and…

Written by David Young September 21, 2022

Technical but Approachable: Black Crows Ferus Mechanical Ski Jacket Review

Not everyone needs an ultra-light, ultra-high performance ski jacket. Sometimes, all you need is a well-fitting, capable, and durable jacket that can stand up to…

Written by Mary Murphy September 20, 2022