“Should I take the plastics or just deal with hiking boots on snow?” I asked myself while staring into the depths of my gear closet. It’s the eternal question when it comes to early season hiking up here in the Pacific Northwest. With record snow at all the resorts, this would not be a snow…
There are lots of new products from Sierra Designs, but the big news from them is that this fall they will be introducing a complete line of gloves, something they haven’t had in the past. Read more for the inside scoop on new gear from Sierra Designs.
If you’re ever in the market for a tent, there’s a few things you should know. Generally speaking, there are two types of tents. There are 3-season tents that are good for spring, summer, and fall camping. The more expensive versions tend to be optimized for weight savings more than anything else. Then there are…
Fleeces have been the go to insulation layer for quite some time. While they insulate well, there are some significant drawbacks. Chief among these are that they’re not even remotely windproof, and they’re bulky in a backpack. Recently though, there’s been a trend to replace the fleece with a very light down jacket as down…
Sierra Designs has been making quality technical gear since 1965. In the past, their product line-up has been focused on tents, apparel, and sleeping bags, but the big news from SD at Summer Market last week was the launch of a complete line of technical backpacks. Read more for a preview of the new Traverse series of packs from Sierra Designs.
We’ve had a few days to wind down from the twice-a-year gear fest that is Outdoor Retailer and reflect on a few of our favorite products from the show, as well as a few trends we are seeing across the board from retailers. Read more for a few that stood out to us.
Sierra Designs has been in the outdoor gear market since 1965, and has always developed their products with the eco-conscious consumer in mind, but keeping prices at attainable levels. We got a preview of some of the new outerwear pieces from Sierra Designs Fall/Winter lineup at Outdoor Retailer. Here are just a few. Solar and…