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Mountain Hardware Offwidth – Soft Shell Jacket
Monday, January 4th, 2010
For activities such as climbing, backpacking and hiking the Mountain Hardware Offwidth will more than do the job. The Mountain Hardware Offwidth features Mountain Hardware’s nylon-polyhouse fabric which is quite versatile, it can handle 30 mph gust, light rain as well as surprise changes in ambient temperature, although it is not as breathable as more expensive fabrics it is more than adequate for most activities.
Westcomb – Flow FX Hoody Ski Jacket
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
The Flow FX Hoody ski jacket by Westcomb is quite a warm jacket as most people who have tried it will tell you. The fleece insulation lining is thick, however the surprising thing is you can actually wear this jacket on warm days as well because the arm pit zippers on the Westcomb Flow FX hoody ski jacket are really large, so it ventilates moisture out, along with the moisture wicking liner it does a great job of keeping dry inside.
APEX – Ski Comfortable Boot
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Many ski boot manufacturers have been trying for years to create the ultimate comfortable ski boot, where the ski boot is stiff enough and performs very well on the slopes, yet when you need to walk in them they will be comfortable and less clumsy to walk in.
Ride Isano Snowboarding Boots
Monday, December 28th, 2009
The Ride Isano snowboarding boots has a special inner lacing system that assist in keeping the front of your foot nice and snug. This snowboarding boot features an ultra light outsole which made from blown EVA foam this makes the Ride Isano boot very light in terms of weight, so you don’t have to feel like you are wearing anvils on your feet, and at the end of your snowboarding day, your legs will thank you for it.
Helly Hansen Convertor Ekolab – Water-proof Breathable Shell
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 
Believe it or not the Helly Hansen Ekolab’s shell material is vegetable based. It is a water-proof breathable membrane and DWR (Durable Water Resistant) finish that is fluorocarbon-free and recyclable. Does this vegetable based shell perform as well as the regular synthetic stuff? The answer here is “very close.”
Arc’teryx Sentry Ski Jacket
Friday, December 18th, 2009
The Arc’teryx Sentry is a mixture between a premium mountaineering jacket and warm Canada goose parka! The Sentry combines Gore’s most durable waterproof-breathable fabric, Pro Shell with Primaloft’s best insulation. The Arc’Teryx Sentry impressed many people who have tried this jacket, beating out chilling winds on the ski lifts to wet and slushy slopes.
The Arc’ Teryx Sentry repelled them all, and the bonus is you can also use this jacket for hiking thereby getting your money’s worth. Extra breathability is provided by pit zips and the hood stuffs away into the collar.
Danner Ascend GTX – Leather Hiking Boot
Saturday, December 12th, 2009
The Danner Ascend GTX has a full grain leather construction and Gore-Tex liner plus soft EVA midsoles. It’s not a heavy and beefy hiking boot like some others out there, however it does offer very good support for your feet and ankles. If you have a 40-50 pound backpack and plan to hike the weekend then the Danner Ascend GTX hiking boot is for you.
Marmot Aegis – Water-proof Breathable Shell
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
To start off, the Marmot Aegis is just a good value at its price point of $140 USD, the reason being is because you would generally expect most high water-proof breathable shell with plenty of features to start around $200 USD.
Helly Hansen Odin Patrol Jacket – Ski Shell Jacket
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 
The Helly Hansen Odin Patrol is an uninsulated shell type jacket. It is waterproof breathable and has been developed with the input of actual ski patrol professionals both across Europe and North America. Chris Davenport the popular ski mountaineer then tested field tested the Odin jacket for Helly Hansen.
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