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In the past year or two, my affinity towards fashion and clothing items has changed dramatically — where I used to covet shoes and a nice-fitting pair of jeans, I know hoard any and all types of gear. I’ve got
The Meru GORE-TEX jacket is part of The North Face’s Summit Series, built for seriously rugged pursuits. So while its technical details are aimed for the needs of mountaineers and peak-baggers, the Meru jacket boasts plenty of perks for the … Continue reading
I’m certainly not alone when I say I have an unyielding affection towards winter. If you’re fortunate to live in a snowy climate, it’s a beautiful time of year that frosts the landscape into a sugary scene of winter wonderland … Continue reading
Mountain Hardwear continues their assault on all that winter can dish out with the Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket.
Using a very specialized fabric that was used in making revolutionary gear as part of the Ueli Steck Project (if you have … Continue reading
I have had the Effusion Power jacket for more than two months now and it has steadily proven itself as a jacket I can use in any situation–from a damp evening tempo run to an après-race drink at my favorite … Continue reading
My criteria for a trail running coat can be summed up in three points:
be extremely light weight; must be rain and wind proof, or at the very least resistant allows moisture to escape; and not be so expensive I… Continue reading
I do pride myself on having some sense of fashion style even in the back country. Gear is great, but stylish gear is even better. So, since style is one of my main deciding factors when choosing new gear, I … Continue reading
If the winter chill has got you feeling gray, you can brighten your world with the Merrell Newkirk Tri-Therm parka. This coat has a fashionable cut, bright colors and flexible warmth. What is “flexible warmth,” you might ask? Well, that’s … Continue reading
I have a problem; I collect jackets the way some people collect trinkets from other countries. My coat closet features coats for blizzards, snowshoeing, skiing, jogging, rain, traveling, backpacking, work, nights out on the town and more. With so many … Continue reading
Winter coats are expensive, and sometimes it can be tough to justify having a work coat, a going-out coat, a winter-sports coat, a walking-the-dog coat, a running-a-quick-errand coat, etc. (because really, ladies, we all know the list can go on … Continue reading
Upon receiving the Icebreaker Quantum Hood, I immediately put it on and gasped because it actually fit – perfectly. As a slightly taller-than-average and fairly slender woman, I’ve noticed that jackets, especially of the hoodie style, seem to never fit … Continue reading
A good backcountry snow jacket really only needs to be able to do two things: keep you warm, and keep you dry. Patagonia’s Insulated Powder Bowl jacket does both with style, with an insulating layer bonded to a two-layer GORE-TEX … Continue reading
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