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Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak Insulated Hard Shell Jacket – Thin and Light Winter Protection

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak insulated hard shell jacket

The Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak is an insulated hard shell jacket has lots of features. For one thing Mountain Hardwear the insulation in this jacket is very thin and it keeps you warm. The insulation is fused with the Dry-Q Elite waterproof, breathable shell material / fabric so the Vertical Peak jacket keeps you warm without making you sweat as the moisture gets pushed out of the breathable shell.

First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket reviewThe First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket features a fully waterproof and breathable shell rated to 20K/20K and it fuses microchannel construction of the MicroTherm™ Down Shirt right into the lining.  It is this construction method that makes the First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket one of the lightest and  warm waterproof jacket around.

Eddie Bauer 1942 Yukon Classic Model / Retro Style Down Shirt Jacket

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Eddie Bauer 1942 Yukon Classic retro model down shirt jacket

Modeled similar to the original Eddie Bauer Yukon Model Jacket this shirt style jacket version features a square quilted  polyester shell with StormRepel® DWR finish.  To keep you warm it is filled with 550 fill premium European goose down  and incorporates a smooth polyester lining. To keep the wind and rain out, the front uses snap-closures and to store stuff there are two chest pockets.  The shirttail hem helps to keep covered when stretching.

The North Face ETIP Gloves – Smartphone Winter Gloves Review

Friday, November 25th, 2011


The North Face ETIP gloves for smartphonesIf you are outside in the winter and you are wearing thick gloves, have you ever tried using your touch screen GPS, touch screen smartphone or a touch screen media player? The answer is probably “YEST” and most like you would have had to take your gloves off. Now, this problem is solved, North Face has designed a glove called the “ETIP” that feature the North Face “X-Static” fabric on the tips of the index fingers and thumbs and it basically allows the wearer to work with any touch-screen device. The best part is you don’t have to take the gloves off, thereby your hands stay warm.

Duofold VariTherm Dri-Release Wool Base Layer Shirt and Bottoms

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Duofold Varitherm dri-release wool base layer topVaritherm’s new wool blend technology is 84% polyester and 11% merino, then 5% spandex. It combines the best of natural wool with synthetic materials for great performance.

DNA Moe Hard Shell Heavy Duty But Stretchy Jacket – Review

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

DNA Moe Jacket hard shell black ski snowboard

It is not often that a hard shell jacket made for the outdoors is also stretchy in nature. Well here’s one hard shell jacket that features heavy duty fabric that is not just stretchy but quite like a soft shell jacket.

Marmot Variant Jacket – Men’s Hybrid Polartec Insulation / Stretch Jacket

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Marmot Variant Hybrid polartec stretch , insulation jacketThe Marmot Variant jacket is a innovative hybrid design that sets this jacket apart. You will wonder how can a jacket that look this thin and not bulky be so warm in sigle digit weather. The Variant hybrid jacket is ideal for cold-weather outings when you will be performing lots of upper body movements.

Sierra Designs Transporter Winter Gloves

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

Sierra Designs Transporter Winter Gloves

The Sierra Designs Transporter gloves is a great value if you are considering buying a new pair of winter gloves for your favorite winter outdoor activity. Whether it’s snowboarding , skiing or snowshoeing the Transporter gloves are sturdy and up for the challenges.

Patagonia Men’s Nano Puff Hoody – Not So Puffy, But Definitely Warm Jacket

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011


Patagonia Nano Puff hoody jacket black primaloftPatagonia Nano Puff hoody jacket black primaloft

The Nano Puff® Hoody jacket performs very well when cold weather hits without much warning. The Patagonia Nano Puff jacket is windproof and weather-resistant enough to wear to be worn as an insulated jacket in a snowstorm, slim enough to pull on for cool weather rock climb, and warm enough for light hike in the woods.


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