Sierra Designs has a fashion-forward hoody for female outdoor adventurists; the Instigator Hoody is a stylish-yet-technical piece that any woman would be happy to add to her wardrobe. With the weather this winter fluctuating from 60 degrees to 0 degrees (and back again), I have been able to test the Instigator Hoody in [...]
After years of making quality tents, sleeping bags, and other quality outdoor products, Sierra Designs has added a new product line that helps complete your outdoor adventures. The Revival 50 backpack is part of the Pinnacle Series and is intended for weekend trips with its 50 liter capacity (2950 in3). At 3 lbs. 12 oz, [...]
One of the most versatile temperature rating in a sleeping bag is 15 degrees Fahrenheit in my mind. 15 degree sleeping bags are 3-season bags as winter temperatures often can dip below the 15 degree threshold and at that point, you usually want a 0-degree sleeping bag. Typically while backpacking and car camping I like to [...]
For someone who spends practically every moment of the fall and winter in a puffy jacket or vest (like me) the Gnar Hoody from Sierra Designs is a great addition to the arsenal. While testing this product around town and in the mountains, I couldn’t get the voice of Ned Flanders out of my head. [...]
Finding a good shell these days isn’t hard to do with a number of brands making quality products. Finding a great shell on the other hand is a little harder to come across, the Sierra Designs Mantra Fusion is a GREAT 3-layer shell. We tested this shell out while skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, dog walking, and [...]
Tis the season for camping! The Sierra Designs Zolo 3 tent is a great option for those of you that are looking for a 3-person tent for car camping and backpacking. The tent’s travel weight is 6 lbs 5 oz, which puts it in the middle of the road for weight as far as high [...]
The Sierra Design’s BTU Jacket lived up to its name as we tested this jacket with temperatures sitting in the single digits and dropping well below zero in the wind. The BTU is designed to be extremely warm and weatherproof with 800 series goose down and a Tropozone waterproof/ breathable shell. We tested the BTU [...]
