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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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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…there is nothing wrong with wearing jackets indoors to avoid turning on your thermostat. I’ve been known to rock a jacket and flannel Pj’s from time to time.
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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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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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