Tag Archives: outer layer


Icebreaker Stratus Jacket Review

Written by Timothy Giilck
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Icebreaker wasn’t exactly wool-gathering when some smart design person conceived the new Stratus long-sleeved hooded jacket.With a few tweaks, this coat could become an ideal equipment addition to any snowshoer’s or cold-weather hiker’s list of must-have items.
The jacket, which … Continue reading →


Refrigiwear Puffer Jacket and Hood Base Layer Review

Written by Timothy Giilck
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It’s not often that a company downplays its products, but Refrigiwear is the exception to that rule. I’ve been testing out its horizontal puffer jacket and hooded base layer pullover, and they’ve been impressive so far.

The jacket is a … Continue reading →


Outdoor Research Floodlight jacket review

Written by Timothy Giilck
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The new Outdoor Research Floodlight jacket just might be my current favorite piece of winter attire.
The down-filled jacket has a rating of 800+ fill power (goose down) is also fully waterproof. That makes it akin to one of the … Continue reading →


Gear Review: Helios Hooded Jacket

Written by Kim Fuller
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Feathered Friends Helios Hooded Jacket in Arctic

Puffy is back … at least that’s what I decided as soon as I slid my arms through the feather-light sleeves of the Helios Hooded Jacket and zipped up a wall of fluff over my torso.

This jacket from Feathered … Continue reading →