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Some of the biggest stories to come out of the outdoor industry over the past few years have revolved around the use of recycled materials to create more environmentally friendly products. This video takes that story to the next level by giving viewers a behind the scenes look at the technology, research, and innovation that…
While many of us love to get new, high-performance gear to take with us on our adventures, the reality is our existing gear is probably good enough to see us through all-but the most challenging conditions. Take our rain jackets for example. A modern rain shell is incredibly well designed and can offer performance that…
A lightweight rain jacket that performs extremely well, breathes nicely, and doesn’t take up much room in your pack is one of the Holy Grails of outdoor gear. Sure, it’s easy to find a rain shell that repels moisture, but most don’t offer a high level of breathability, which causes the wearer to overheat quickly…
A good down jacket is an essential piece of gear for any outdoor enthusiast. But, if you’ve ever owned one of these coats, chances are you’ve noticed that they aren’t always the most durable garments. It is easy to snag one on a branch or accidentally get cuts and abrasions. Rather than throw the entire…
There are few brands in the outdoor industry that have as deep and long of a legacy as Bight Gear. I’m sure more than a few of you who after reading that previous sentence are now saying “Wait, who?” You’ll be excused if you haven’t heard of Bight, but you’ll definitely want to have them…
Over the years here at The Adventure Blog I’ve been fortunate enough to test out a lot of different gear, including some great insulated jackets. Since I started writing this website a dozen years ago we’ve seen some interesting developments in jacket design, including the rise of waterproof down, unique new patterns on baffles, and…
A few years back I wrote extensively about the Champion Super Suit, which at the time promised to revolutionize the way mountaineers explored 8000 meter peaks or the polar regions of our planet. The suit used a space-age material called aerogel as an insulator, which is the same substance that NASA uses in the suits…
Okay, so if you haven’t checked the calendar recently you may not have noticed that we are now just five days away from Christmas. That means your time for finding the perfect gift is quickly running out, although there is still some time to find the right gift for the outdoor enthusiast on your list….
Winter is nearly here, which means we’re all looking for the best ways to stay warm during out outdoor adventures. That usually means developing a good layering system designed to be functional and comfortable at the same time. One of the key components of any such layering system is an insulating layer, which often comes…
With cooler weather upon us, and even colder temperatures coming soon, more than a few of you are probably on the look out for a new jacket to keep you warm on your winter outdoor excursions. Recently I’ve been testing the new Microtherm Stretch Down Jacket from Eddie Bauer, the company that practically invented the…
