Archive for November, 2008
Karmik Patriot Winter Boots
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Keep your feet happy when the mercury takes a nose dive.
Columbia Ice Dragon Winter Boots
Sunday, November 23rd, 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.
The North Face Ice Storm GTX – Winter Boots
Friday, November 21st, 2008
When conditions are extreme, you’ll appreciate the fail-safe waterproofing and fumble-free lacing system.
Multi-Season Performance MEC Pamir Soft Shell Jacket
Wednesday, November 12th, 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.
Athlete’s Best Friend The Salomon Fast and Lite Soft Shell Jacket
Tuesday, November 11th, 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.
Sierra Designs Side Car Sleeping Bag
Saturday, November 8th, 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.
All-Purpose Down Mountain Hardwear Piute Sleeping Bag
Friday, November 7th, 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.
The North Face Hightail 900 Sleeping Bag
Thursday, November 6th, 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.
How To Repair Down Jacket or Sleeping Bag When The Feathers Are Flying Out Of Your Down Insulation
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
Don’t you hate it when you brush against something and you hear a RRRip! and you see in the air thick with swirling feathers from your down filled jacket?
