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Mammut Brisk Soft Shell Jacket

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Mammut Brisk soft shell jacket review
The Mammut Brisk softshell jacket is made from Gore’s Windstopper fabric, which is used in a lot of mid to high end outerwear nowadays. Windstopper offers a good balance of protection from wind and rain while letting the moisture out, hence the Mammut Brisk does just that quite well.

Patagonia R4 Fleece Jacket

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Patagonia R4 Fleece jacket
The R4 fleece by Patagonia is the newest entry into Patagonia’s line of light andpackable fleece jackets. This jacket features furry pilly fleece on the outsideand inside there is a windproof liner which allows the R4 fleece jacket to be worn also as an outer layer as well as being a mid-layer depending on the condition.

Yaktrax – Steel Coil Traction Harness for Shoes / Boots

Monday, December 13th, 2010

Yaktrax Steel Coil Skidlock traction harness
Winter can be downright brutal especially when the condition becomes slippery. When snow gets slushy and surfaces ice up the best winter boot rubber soles will not even save you from a slip, that is why need a traction harness like the Yaktrax.

Outdoor Research Virtuoso – Insulated Jacket

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Outdoor Research OR Virtuoso Insulated Jacket

The O.R (Outdoor Researh) Virtuoso provides mountaineering performance to all your winter activities, whether it’s snow shoeing, snowboarding or winter climbing. For a reasonable price this jacket features 20-denier ripstop polyester shell around the torso area and superbly water-resistant Pertex Endurance on the shoulders and sleeves.

Kahtoola MicroSpikes – Traction Spikes Harness for Shoes / Boots

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010


Kahtoola Microspikes traction harness for shoes / bootsIf you’ve been anywhere where there icy conditions, you know how dangerous slipping and falling can be.
For winter outdoor excursions it helps to have additional traction and the Kahtoola MicroSpike shoe / boot harness is perfect for those events. Whether you are going for a short hike in the woods or walking along  unshovelled icy sidewalks the spikes on the Kahtoola harness will help your shoes or boots and you from  slipping and taking a nasty fall. This is a must have in the winter.

First Ascent Hell Guide Winter Gloves

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

First Ascent Hell Guide winter gloves outer shellFirst Ascent Hell Guide winter glove inner liner

You want a tough glove for winter…look no further than the First Ascent Hell Guide glove, which features leather reinforced palms. The Hell Guide glove is a three-in-one that has removable leash straps and removable liner. Below are the key features of this versatile winter glove.

Sorel Caribou Winter Boots

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

Sorel Caribou winter boots

The Sorel Caribou will keep your feet warm and dry in artic cold conditions.  Wear the Caribou for your next outdoor excursion to provide warm comfort for your feet while knowing these durable boots will get you there and back.

The North Face Trajectory Hybrid Jacket

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

The North Face Trajectory Hybrid running jogging jacket

Sierra Designs Mantra Fusion – Hardshell Jacket

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

Sierra Designs Mantra Fusion hardshell jacket

The Sierra Designs Mantra Fusion hardshell is ideal for many winter activities. Featuring heavy fabric (40 denier polyester with 3 layer waterproof/breathable membrane) sheds snow, breathes well and keeps wetness out. There is also a stretching powder skirt just in case you are deep in snow or sliding down
a slope.


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