Stylish Performer Cloudveil Ambush Soft Shell Jacket
By Editor | December 10, 2008
If you’re going to spend some serious cash for a soft shell jacket, you might as well be able to wear it around town as well as on the trails. The Cloudveil Ambush is one jacket that fits in both requirements. The straight cut and understated style looks good, but the stretchy two-layer fabric is technical enough to keep you dry and comfortable on the trail. A wind resistant membrane cuts the breeze effortlessly, and the DWR coating beads water well.
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Karmik Patriot Winter Boots
By Editor | November 28, 2008
Keep your feet happy when the mercury takes a nose dive.
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Columbia Ice Dragon Winter Boots
By Editor | November 23, 2008
Slogging through heavy wet slush wilderness was no problem in the warm, waterproof Columbia Ice Dragons winter boots, thanks to leather uppers with Thermolite insulation, and a heavy rubber rand that runs all around the foot.
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The North Face Ice Storm GTX – Winter Boots
By Editor | November 21, 2008
When conditions are extreme, you’ll appreciate the fail-safe waterproofing and fumble-free lacing system.
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Multi-Season Performance MEC Pamir Soft Shell Jacket
By Editor | November 12, 2008
The Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Pamir functions exceedingly well as either a mid-layer or an outer layer, making it one of the most versatile jackets we tested. The secret is Polartec Power Shield Light, a stretchy two-layer fabric with a smooth weather-resistant exterior and a plush fleece interior.
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Athlete’s Best Friend The Salomon Fast and Lite Soft Shell Jacket
By Editor | November 11, 2008
The Fast and Lite excels at high-sweat activities in inclement weather. The tightly woven, smooth front fabric cuts wind and light rain, while the stretchy, breathable panels on the back and elbows eliminate restriction and act as steam vents. What you end up with is an ultra-light softshell that packs away easily, but that can also be worn in a variety of conditions.
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Sierra Designs Side Car Sleeping Bag
By Editor | November 8, 2008
The Sierra Designs Side Car sleeping bag is one of the few technical sleeping bags made specifically for kids. Designed like a regular mummy bag (complete with a hood) but cut to fit those five feet and under, it minimizes wasted space and weight. Comfort features include a watch pocket, fleece-lined footbox, stuffable pillow pocket and sleeping pad keeper straps. And it uses synthetic fill, which means it will stay warm when wet and, more importantly for parents, be easy to wash.
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All-Purpose Down Mountain Hardwear Piute Sleeping Bag
By Editor | November 7, 2008
The down-stuffed Piute is the workhorse of the lot. It’s durable, comfortable and well-featured, yet light enough to carry everywhere. A cut that’s slightly roomier than most mummies will appeal to thrashers and anyone who doesn’t relish being cocooned. And the foot box has a perfect ergonomic design that lets your feet splay naturally. A well-stuffed draft collar seals in your warmth on cold nights. Best of all, it doesn’t cost a fortune.
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The North Face Hightail 900 Sleeping Bag
By Editor | November 6, 2008
Peer into the semitranslucent shell of the Hightail and you’ll see a mishmash of down plumes. What you’re looking at is 900-fill Eastern European goose down, the gold standard for lightweight sleeping bag fill. In the real world, that translates into a bag that packs down smaller than a loaf of bread, tips the scales under two pounds and will keep you toasty down to a chilly -10 degrees.
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