Review: Cotopaxi Pacaya Insulated Jacket

Written by Lindsay MacNevin
Published on May 23, 2016

The Pacaya from Cotopaxi is a mid layer jacket, lightweight and water resistant jacket made from woven nylon. The insulation in the jacket was actually first used for special forces, designed to be warm when sitting still and breathable when … Continue reading →

Review: Stio Women’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket

Written by Lindsay MacNevin
Published on March 25, 2016

It’s hard to find a jacket more versatile than the Stio Women’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket. I was in search of a jacket that could double as the perfect jacket for snowshoeing and for one I could wear out and … Continue reading →

Stio’s Merino Wool Hoodie May Be the Best Midlayer Ever

Written by Mike Goodenow Weber
Published on December 5, 2014

When I began wearing my Merino wool hoodie by Stio, I didn’t have to be convinced of the value of Merino wool. I already knew that Merino wool makes the best inner layer and probably the best “non-jacket” midlayer.

Wool … Continue reading →