If the whole going green craze has your number but you don’t want to sacrafice on quality and performance, the Helly Hansen Ekolab Recycler Jacket might just be for you. The Ekolab Recycler is a 3-layer waterproof breathable shell that is made of 100% recycled bottles. It comes with water resistant pit zips, taped seems, [...]
When a company names a product Ultimate, immediately the performance bar is set pretty high. Mammut’s Ultimate Hoody is pegged as wind-proof yet breathable softshell jacket that can just about do it all. In my testing I found that this softshell delivered on every promise. The fit is close to the body, perfect for alpine climbing, [...]
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 [...]
The Melt Jacket from Obermeyer continues the company’s mission to provide great outwear for the slopes. A good mix of style, technical features and plenty of pockets, this jacket is perfect for a day on the hill. In my testing, the first thing I noticed was the fit. The medium was a little on the [...]
Whether you’re dropping big turns in the backcountry, running on a cold day, summiting a 14er, or trying to blend in with the crowd while in Vail, the Arcteryx Venta AR Jacket will meet your needs, and then some. The Venta AR is composed of three different Windstopper fabrics that combine to keep cold breezes [...]
The Cloudveil Spacewalk Jacket is a PrimaLoft insulated softshell that is an excellent performer whether you’re out for a day on the slopes, an afternoon snowshoe, or just staying warm while in town. The Spacewalk is part of the Cloudveil RZ series, which encompasses products that are not super technical, but handles the job for [...]
The Patagonia Reconnaissance jacket is a great winter jacket that keeps you warm while skiing and snowboarding in temperatures down to -25 F and won’t overheat you in mid 30′s or 40′s F. With a 45% recycled Primaloft liner, the Reconnaissance jacket keeps you plenty warm while dropping big turns on the ski’s or shredding [...]
We’ve been testing out the Obermeyer Progress Jacket over the past few cold winter months and are very impressed with this jacket. The Progress Jacket is longer than most jackets on the market, giving you complete coverage weather your trying to stay warm and snow free on the slopes our out running winter errands. The [...]
Salomon’s Vibrant Jacket is an attractively styled and remarkably fitted piece of skiwear. The Vibrant Jacket is made using Salomon’s own climaPro Softshell fabric and features actiLOFT insulation and a subtle overall pattern. Its climate management and ease of movement gave its testers warm and comfortable days on the slopes with temperatures varying from the [...]
Patagonia’s Reconnaissance Jacket is a dream for winter’s chill. The jacket is soft and highly compressible while delivering unbelievable warmth and comfort. We tested the Reconnaissance on many Colorado ski days and on long cold walks with the dogs. We loved the combination of soft shell on the outside and cozy PrimaLoft Eco insulation on [...]
Obermeyer’s Tara Jacket has come in handy the last week or so in Colorado, as mother nature has hit us with a cold spell. We tested the Tara Jacket while skiing on days where the high was 10-12 degrees F and felt below zero with the wind chill. We found the jacket to be extremely [...]
The North Face Crimptastic Hybrid jacket not only has a great name, but it also comes with great performance. Packing 800 fill down in the Crimptastic, this jacket keeps you plenty warm in the areas you need it most. Being part of The North Face Summit Series, the Crimptastic jacket is made with the extreme [...]
The North Face Thunder Jacket is a member of the coveted Summit Series collection and designed for individuals heading out into the backcountry. We found the Thunder jacket to be a go to companion come wintertime thanks to its amazing weight to warmth ratio. This 800-fill down fits like a sweater and weighs a mere [...]
The Dakine Transit Hoodie is a softshell jacket that looks and feels like your favorite hooded sweatshirt. The Transit, unlike your favorite sweatshirt, can be worn out in the elements and provides wind and water resistance. The outer shell is made from stretchy polyester, while the inside has a soft fleece lining to keep you [...]
The Isis Whisper Hoodie is a 650 fill down jacket that has an excellent warmth to weight ratio. The Whisper Hoodie has a DWR finish to help repel snowflakes while on the trail or worn around town. The Whisper Hoodie comes with its own stuff sack for easy packing for winter treks. Tester’s liked the [...]
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 [...]
Salomon’s 900 Hoodie Zip is a must have for an enjoyable outdoor winter! This water repellent, wind resistant soft shell jacket is great as a light shell and offers a sleek, clean look. The 900 Hoodie is a full zip jacket with cinchable hood and cinchable waist adjustments for a closer fit. These features are [...]
