Mammut Stoney Hardshell Pants Review
If you are someone who spends a lot of time on ski mountains and loves skiing powder, a good pair of bib pants are a necessity in my opinion. The Mammut Stoney pants are...
Tagged: Hardshell
Find the perfect hardshell jacket for your outdoor adventures. Read our expert reviews to compare waterproofness, breathability, and durability. Discover the best hardshell jackets for hiking, climbing, and skiing, whether you’re facing light rain or heavy snowfall.
Oakley 453 Gore-Tex Biozone Down Jacket Review
The Oakley 453 Gore-tex Biozone Down jacket has many features, but one highlight for me is the sharp and stylish look! I liked the clean lines on the jacket, and that it had a...
Patagonia Leashless Jacket Review
When participating in outdoor adventures where you want to protect yourself from the elements, having a high quality shell can sometimes mean the difference between a good day and a great day. The big...
Obermeyer Kenai Jacket Review
Obermeyer is another one of our local companies based here in Colorado. With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful mountain town of Aspen, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it...
Mammut Nordwand Jacket Review
Mammut is a Swiss brand that falls into the category of high-end performance wear, and caters to the needs of the extreme-use customers, such as mountain guides and other outdoor professionals. The Mammut Nordwand...
Helly Hansen Mission Jacket Review
The Helly Hansen Mission Jacket has become my go-to ski jacket for the winter season. This jacket is a perfect choice for the resort skier who wants a bit of insulation without too much...
Mountain Hardwear DryQ Initial Impressions
The Outdoor Retailer Winter Market gave us a chance to check out what is new and different for Fall. Mountain Hardwear created a lot of buzz with the launch of their newest waterproof-breathable technical...
Arc’teryx Stingray Jacket Review
Over the past few months, I’ve been testing out the Arc’teryx Stingray Jacket in activities such as backcountry skiing, resort skiing, snowshoeing, and cold weather hiking. As most of us know by now, Arc’teryx...
Mountain Hardwear Obsidian Jacket Review
The Obsidian Jacket is Mountain Hardwear’s answer to the technical backcountry shell. The jacket is highly breathable and waterproof, making it a great outer piece in inclement weather. It is also cut with room...
Columbia Prism Ice Parka Review
Jack frost may be able to nip at your nose this winter, but he will not be nipping at your core if you are wearing the new Columbia Parka with Omni-Heat Technology! Omni-Heat is...
First Ascent Frontpoint Jacket Review
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 introduction of the First Ascent line, I...
Mammut Civetta Jacket Review
The Civetta Jacket from Mammut is more than your standard ski jacket. For instance, the Civetta jacket is extremely versatile for those that are seeking to head out into the backcountry-sidecountry-or stay in-bounds, because...
Marmot Cat Track Jacket Review
A stylish jacket that gets you second looks in the high-country will ultimately end up tossed aside if you’re constantly asking yourself: “what were the designers thinking? Do they even play in high alpine...
Helly Hansen Verglas 3L Jacket Review
Helly Hansen’s Women’s Verglas 3L Jacket features top notch fabric that provides ultimate weather protection. The Verglas 3L features HH’s Helly Tech R O2 that comes with the highest waterproof and breathability rankings; with...
Obermeyer Falcon Shell Ski Jacket Review
With a long history of making outerwear for snow skier’s, Obermeyer introduces the all new Falcon Shell winter ski jacket. The Falcon Shell is a ski jacket that has features coming out of its...
Helly Hansen Ekolab Recycler Jacket Review
If the whole going green craze has your number but you don’t want to sacrifice on quality and performance, the Helly Hansen Ekolab Recycler Jacket might just be for you. The Ekolab Recycler is...
Mountain Hardwear Typhoon Jacket Review
This spring I had the opportunity to test 2 jackets that utilized the latest and greatest fabric technology, GORE-TEX® Paclite®. So what is GORE-TEX® Paclite®? Well, simply put it is a fully waterproof and...
The North Face Meru Jacket Review
If you are an outdoor enthusiast that is looking for an ultra light-do-everything shell, then the Meru Jacket by The North Face might just be the jacket for you. The Meru incorporates GORE-TEX® PACLITE...
Helly Hansen Aspen Jacket Review
The Aspen Jacket is an invaluable soft shell that offers protection from wind, rain showers, and snowfall. The Aspen utilizes Helly Hansen’s Helly Tech 2 layer technology which provides a waterproof rating of 10K...
