Marmot Greenland Baffled Down Jacket
Date: December 3rd, 2009 |
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Marmot Greenland Baffled Down Jacket – High quality down jacket.
Sometimes on gear heavy winter hikes, pack space can be at a premium. One thing you don’t want to skimp on during a winter hike is warm clothing. Because down jackets are so packable, its only natural to bring one a long. [...]
Marmot Spellbound 3-in-1 Jacket
Date: December 3rd, 2009 |
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Marmot Spellbound 3-in-1 Jacket – Like 3 jackets in one.
With the Marmot Spellbound 3-in-1 Jacket you really do get three jackets in one. So many times these three and one jackets aren’t worth a damn when separated into individual pieces. If they are any good once separated, then they look goofy worn on [...]
Arc’Teryx Stingray Jacket
Date: December 2nd, 2009 |
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Arc’Teryx Stingray Jacket – Only for the serious outdoor enthusiast.
There is no doubt that the Arc’Teryx Stingray Jacket is an amazing rain jacket/all around great jacket. While it may be a little too expensive for the casual winter outdoorsman or skier. With a price tag of around $400+ it is a mini investment for just [...]
REI Signal Peak Soft-Shell Jacket
Date: June 26th, 2009 |
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REI Signal Peak Soft-Shell Jacket – Great price for a great jacket.
Most of the time I wold prefer a soft shell jacket over a fleece jacket. Sure, there are times when a fleece jacket is perfect, but to me, soft shell jackets seem to be a lot more versatile than your basic fleece. The [...]
Backpacking Rain Jackets
Date: May 4th, 2009 |
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Backpacking Rain Jackets – Don’t skimp on this piece of gear.
If essential gear is in fact essential because it is important, then why would one buy bargain gear to make up their essentials? Sure, some of the main daypack essentials are their for emergency purpose and hardly ever get used. But come emergency [...]
Outdoor Research Revel Rain Jacket
Date: May 4th, 2009 |
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Outdoor Research Revel Rain Jacket – Affordable rain jacket.
Where I live we have been bombarded with thunderstorms for the last week or so, not to mention tornado warnings every few hours. Perhaps it is the recent change in weather that has inspired me to do some research on affordable rain jackets. When [...]
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoodie Jacket
Date: April 16th, 2009 |
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Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoodie Jacket – A light windbreaker jacket.
Wind breakers and light weight shells make a great addition to any pack. You would be surprised how much difference wearing a good wind breaker can make as far as keeping you warm goes. In my opinion, good wind breakers pick up where fleeces [...]
Arc’Teryx Venta AR Jacket
Date: March 17th, 2009 |
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Arc’Teryx has regularly put out some amazing piece of outdoor gear. The Arc’Teryx Venta AR Jacket is just another one of the prime examples of this. I like just about everything that these guys come out with, but I usually can’t afford any of it, as it is usually way out of my [...]
The North Face Geosphere Jacket
Date: February 23rd, 2009 |
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The North Face Geosphere Jacket – Well made wind shell.
I wont lie, I have never really been a fan of wind shells. They just never seemed worth it to me. Many of them seem to be a sorry excuse for a jacket. If they cant keep you warm, why else would [...]
Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Classic Jacket
Date: February 20th, 2009 |
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Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Classic Jacket – Lightweight and super warm jacket.
The fleece jacket is a great essential jacket for a wide variety of activities and locations. But, the standard fleece dosen’t really cut it in colder climates with various weather conditions. If you live in a colder location where rain, sleet, and [...]
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