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Form & Function: Salomon’s Quest Motion Fit Jacket Takes Cues from Fashion World

March 13th, 2013 | By

Most slim-fitting ski jackets restrict your arm movement – bad news if you have to fight your way out of an apres scene gone bad. Thanks to design techniques stolen from the fashion world, Salomon’s Quest Motion Fit jacket provides a nice slim with without feeling like a straightjacket.

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Columbia Powerfly Down Jacket: Business on the Outside, Party on the Inside

February 26th, 2013 | By

How do you make a down jacket warmer than it already is? By lining it with a space blanket, of course. Columbia’s Powerfly Down Jacket doubles down on the breathable warmth for active wearers, but it tends to get chilly when you stop moving.

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Christmas Bonus Time: The Trek Tech Intern’s Wish List

December 22nd, 2012 | By

She’s a sharp cookie, she knows her way around the outdoors, and the girl’s got a great eye for gear, as you can clearly see below. Meet Wendy Hecker, our bright-eyed and bushy-tailed intern. We’re looking forward to seeing more of her work, and you should, too. And buy her some trekking poles, for pete’s sake. Kid’s gotta hike.

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Airing Out My Dirty Travel Laundry: Polarmax AYG 365′s Boxers and T-Shirt Round-up

October 8th, 2012 | By

n preparation for my work-and-play adventure in Central America, I received the AYG 365′s boxers and t-shirts made (in the USA) by Polarmax. Before even opening the packages, I immediately appreciated Polarmax’s green initiatives—their packaging indicates they use recycled materials and try to reduce their environmental footprint on the planet.

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Business on the Outside, Party on the Inside: Columbia’s Tectonic Soft-Shell Jacket

July 23rd, 2012 | By

Moseley asked “Can’t I find a jacket that I can wear over a dress shirt and tie that I can also wear while climbing Mt. Shasta’s 14,000 foot peak?” and Columbia answered with their Tectonic Soft-Shell.

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