Askov Finlayson set out a year ago to build a new kind of winter coat. A “one winter guarantee” lets a customer wear the parka through months of cold and judge for themselves its worthiness against nature’s worst.
We tested and reviewed the best women’s ski and snow pants of 2020, including top picks from The North Face, Arc’teryx, Helly Hansen, and more.
Beringia is bringing Japanese design to technical outerwear in North America. But the most intriguing element may be the brand’s sustainability score: regenerative wool.
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jacket is on sale. This warm, packable layer is a time-tested winter staple. And it’s nearly half off right now.
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Looking for gift ideas for the holidays? Spread the holiday cheer with outdoorsy, sporty, and adventure-ready gifts from Outdoor Research.
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Columbia’s Challenger Jackets honor the light side of the Force — or the dark!
We’ve found the perfect gift for the adventurous, outdoors-loving men and women on your list. This clothing from the mountain brand KUHL works hard and plays even harder.
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Just announced this week, the Swiss brand Mammut fuses the seams of its latest puffy jacket with lasers. And that, it claims, means big changes for the end user.
Hack it with a knife, scrape it with rocks, and poke it with gnarled branches. And then, take this puffy to the coldest spot on Earth. Vollebak promises the Indestructible Puffer won’t just outlast other insulated jackets, it will get tougher the worse winters get.
Metallic dots, proprietary membranes, and other innovations make Columbia outerwear unique in an industry that often suffers from sameness.
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An industry-standard outerwear fabric will get an upgrade next year. GearJunkie was on site in Canada for a launch and early test of 2020 GORE-TEX PRO.
Save 50 percent on The North Face Ventrix Jacket during the REI Outlet sale. The sale ends on November 4, so get it before it’s gone.
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Save up to 50 percent on Patagonia, Smartwool, Arc’teryx, Black Diamond, and more during REI’s Ready, Set, Snow sale. The sale ends on October 28, so act fast.
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Save up to 50 percent on Outdoor Research, prAna, Marmot, and KUHL during REI’s Outlet sale. The sale ends on October 23, so act fast.
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New for Black Diamond in 2019, Liquid Crystal Polymer fabric promises better durability in the Vision Down Parka.
Calling it a ‘first in the industry,’ Patagonia announced that every one of its waterproof shells, from lifestyle to alpine, now has recycled face fabrics and Fair Trade Certified sewing.
Arc’teryx remade its Proton LT Hoodie. This all-around outdoor jacket claims to be 60 times more durable than standard jackets and is ready to handle your next cool-weather climbing, skiing, hiking, or biking adventure. It’s available exclusively at REI.
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The North Face’s new breathable-waterproof technology hits the market today. I joined a team of athletes up in the high country to see what the product is all about.
The women’s and men’s Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket is on sale. This warm, packable layer is a time-tested winter staple. And it’s half off right now.
The North Face ThermoBall jacket is a warm, packable winter necessity. Score half off this cold-weather essential while supplies last.
Autumn is fast approaching, and that means vest weather is on the horizon. Don’t get caught out in the cold. Shop now and save 75 percent.
Be prepared for unexpected wet weather with this lightweight, packable rain jacket at half price.
Check out our 10 favorite deals from The North Face sale at Backcountry. Save up to 40 percent on jackets, footwear, shorts, and more outdoor gear for every season.
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Is FUTURELIGHT really the future of jackets? Or is it just more marketing fluff in a space already too worn with qualitative claims and mediocre real-world results? We put it to the test to find out.
The online retailer Backcountry puts the ski industry on notice with a high-end shell-and-bibs combo. We took the 2019 Backcountry Stretch three-layer jacket and Heavyweight Bibs cat skiing for this review.
Yes, spring is in the air. And that means you can grab a heck of a deal on some amazing down jackets at Big Agnes.
This wool overskirt keeps those thighs warm and moves well on winter outings — without adding puff where women don’t want it.
Pertex fabrics, ‘super-DWR,’ and featherweight construction: Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent climbing releases for spring 2019 clearly show the brand wants to compete with the best of the best.
Snow bibs and backcountry go together like swallowtails and pow slashes. Whether you ski, snowboard, or splitboard, we’ve found the best men’s snow bibs.
Today only, REI has slashed the price of the Black Diamond First Light insulated jacket in half.
The Patagonia M10 Anorak and Galvanized Pants blend minimalism and performance for hardcore alpine adventures. But these garments took a beating in our Alaskan ice climbing test for this review.
