Eddie Bauer has long been known for their incredible down products. In fact, Eddie Bauer was the pioneer of down development in the late-1930′s, and he patented the first down jacket in America in 1940. Eddie Bauer also developed the first down flight suit for U.S. airmen in World War II, and outfitted the first Americans [...]
A recent snowstorm gave a us the perfect chance to to test out the Eddie Bauer Toddler Classic Down Jacket on our 20-month old daughter. Since we just moved to Colorado this past Spring, this was actually our daughter’s first time playing in the snow. After watching her run from window to window all morning [...]
First ascent is the branch of Eddie Bauer that’s built for maximum performance. The line up has outerwear for every need, whether it’s undertaking your first Badwater marathon, or scaling the highest peak in North America. Granted, I put the Mistral through neither of these activities, but I did take it up the side of [...]
Coming in as one of my favorite jackets for the spring/summer season, I introduce to you the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Sandstone Soft Shell Jacket. With a few years under its belt and a number of professional athletes and experts helping design the First Ascent product lines, Eddie Bauer has struck gold with the [...]
Eddie Bauer has a long and impressive heritage of equipping some famous expeditions but has lost a lot of its prestige over the last decade. With the 2009 introduction of the First Ascent line, I believe they have made a phenomenal return to high-quality expedition-ready apparel. They have worked with mountain guides and professionals to [...]
Can you say Primoloft in all the right places? First Ascent by Eddie Bauer sure can with the First Ascent Heyburn Snow Pants. Primoloft is a down alternative insulation that is lightweight, compact, and keeps you nice and toasty. With backcountry ski guides to help with the design of the Heyburn Pants, First Ascent [...]
Eddie Bauer has a long and impressive heritage of equipping some famous expeditions but has lost a lot of its prestige over the last decade. With the 2009 introduction of the First Ascent line, I believe they have made a phenomenal return to high-quality expedition-ready apparel. They have worked with mountain guides and professionals to [...]
The First Ascent Frontpoint Jacket is a great all mountain jacket that combines soft and hard shell technology to provide an excellent barrier that can handle the harsh winter elements. The hood, sleeves, and shoulders are made of WeatherEdge Pro a hardshell fabric that is waterproof and rugged. We found the jacket to be incredibly [...]
Eddie Bauer has recently launched their FirstAscent line of product made not for weekend tailgaters but for serious outdoor adventurers. Some of the biggest names in mountaineering are part of the team developing and testing these products for Eddie Bauer. The Downlight Sweater is a super lightweight, 800-fill goose down jacket and one serious piece [...]
After some extreme anticipation, here are our first impressions on Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent Igniter Jacket. The Igniter Jacket is a versatile PrimaLoft piece that is bound to come in handy in numerous outdoor pursuits. The Igniter Jacket has a helmet compatible hood, weights a mere 18.3 oz, and packs down into a small stuff [...]
The Eddie Bauer First Ascent Maximus series is a nice addition to travel collections for the outdoor enthusiast. The bag was designed for those that want the versatility of being able to carry the bag like a normal piece of luggage and having the option to carry it on your back like a backpack. We [...]
