Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of trying out the Ranger LT from Triple Aught Designs. I really liked the fleece, but thought a shell version would have been a bit nicer. Well, it turns out the company makes one, the Stealth LT. I say this is a shell version of the Ranger LT…
It seems that the humble fleece jacket is getting a lot of competition these days. There have been quite a few companies that have recently come out with compressible insulation layers designed to replace a fleece jacket in your pack. Not one to be left behind, Brooks Range Mountaineering came out with their own, the…
Do you like jackets with pockets? If so, the Ranger LT fleece is for you.
When it comes to performance wear, fit is one of the most important factors to take into consideration when making decisions. For those that don’t fit into the “average” height range, finding gear that fits properly can be difficult. Enter Obermeyer and the Sundance Ski Pant.
Merino wool has become a popular material for baselayers, but what about insulating layers? Read more for our full review of Icebreaker’s Real Fleece Igloo Zip jacket.
Take a quick look around the winter jacket section at your local outdoor store and you’ll be able to see that down jackets have definitely been making a comeback in recent years. When Hi-Tec launched their apparel line, they included their own take on the puffy down jacket, but at a very reasonable price point of $95. Read more for our full review.
If you’ve flown on a plane recently, you’ve noticed the distinct lack of pillows on board. Sure, they’ll sell you one for $7, but who wants to pay for a terrible pillow you’ll never use again. As a result, many people bring along their own more comfortable neck pillows. The downside to this is that…
In the days of $600 jackets, it’s nice to be able to step back and take a look at what I would consider is a much more reasonably priced jacket. With a MSRP of $160, the Hi-Tec Mystic Mountain Shell is just such a jacket.
Earlier this year, Hi-Tec made the announcement that they would be venturing into the world of outerwear and apparel. After being in the footwear market for over 30 years, it was time to expand their brand. The apparel line debuted this Fall with a line of outerwear for both men and women. Among the lineup previewed at Winter Market was the Trinity Peak Parka for women. As soon as full production began, we were eager to test out the new line. Read more for our full review of the Trinity Peak Parka for women.
I’ve been pretty impressed with Mountain Hardwear’s new line of gloves using OutDry. Last year, I’d tried the Hydra glove and loved it. The only thing it was really missing was a shell glove with a full gauntlet. Thankfully, MHW makes a glove with just such features. The Medusa is designed primarily as a Mountaineering/Alpine…
