Fall and Winter
Arc’teryx Alpha Comp Hoody - Hard /Soft Hybrid Shell Jacket
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Technically, the Alpha Comp Hoody jacket isn’t a hardshell, nor is it a softshell. In fact, it combines softshell and hardshell fabrics into one to make a comfortable all-season jacket. The shoulders and top of the arms are waterproof and breathable, while the rest of the body is Schoeller Dynamic, a durable stretch-woven material used in the best softshells.
Mountain Hardware Conduit Soft-Shell Synchro Jacket
Monday, March 24th, 2008
The revolution in soft shell jackets continues with the waterproof laminate construction of the Mountain Hardware Conduit jacket. The Conduit jacket features stretch seam tape and polyester microfleece lining which help keep both the wet outside and the warmth inside. Also the Mountain Hardware Conduit is completely waterproof thanks to it outer shell material and it is perfect for a range of activities from hiking on cool mornings to snow sports like snowboarding, skiing or something more rugged like ice / alpine climbing.
Lafuma Active Raid GTX XCR - Trail Running Shoes
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
The Lafuma Active Raid GTX XCR trail running shoes can be described using one word, and that word is “Versatile”. There are several features that allow this trail runners to multi-task. First, each lase has two cord locks for adjusting ankle and forefoot volume independently, which allows a for an accurate fit whatever your foot shape may be, and gives toes breathing room without sacrificing ankle support after a long day of hiking.
Peak Performance Airvantage Vest
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008This vest will keep you warm by using nothing but your own breathe. That’s right the Peak Performance Airvantage Vest let’s you adjust it’s insulation level by the huffing and puffing of your breath into a tube connected to the vest.
Montrail Stratos XCR Winter Boot
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
This lightweight high-cut winter boot is made of Gore-Tex waterproof breathable shell.. In most other type of Gore-Tex boots the Gore-Tex material is placed between the fabrics of the upper portion of the boot, however with the Stratos XCR boot the Gore-Tex is the actual outer layer. This is boot is comfortable in the sense that keeps the foot securely in place with its form fitting inner mesh lining.
686 Smarty Cargo Pants
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008The 686 Smarty Cargo Pants protects your smart-ass in many different conditions. You could call it smart, because it features removable fleece liner which means you can wear just the shell, or just the fleece or even all together for reallycold ski and snowboarding conditons.
Jansport Velocity Dynamic Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008This jacket is pretty decent.The inner lining is a standard 200 weight black fleece jacket and the outer shell is a water-resistant nylon (100%). The inner fleece just zips into the outer nylon jacket to form one jacket. You can also wear each of them separately for either warmth (fleece) or water resistence (nylon).