Temperature regulation during high-output activities in cold weather is the golden egg of the outdoor industry. About every outdoor apparel-company has an insulated jacket that supposedly works in this regard. It’s a mid-layer piece that breathes and releases excess heat during activity, yet keeps you warm when you’re standing still. The idea is that you…
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Stio Second Light Alpha Jacket review
The Holy Grail of backcountry ski jackets is the perfect balance between warmth and breathability. Stio may have concocted the secret sauce with their Second Light Alpha Jacket. When ascending in the skin track, body heat red-lines and sweat is inevitable, so the jacket must breathe as heavy as an elephant running a marathon. But…
Mountain Khakis Alpha Switch Pullover review
Mountain Khakis is getting technical. Long known as an outdoor lifestyle brand, the company with the Bison logo from Jackson Hole has released some serious technical outerwear using innovative new materials. One such piece is the Alpha Switch Pullover. My first time wearing it on a ski tour, my friend Mason exclaimed, “when did Mountain…
Mountain Khakis casual outerwear for 2016 at Outdoor Retailer
Mountain Khakis has long been among my favorite brands for casual pants and shirts. For 2016, there are a bunch of new styles coming out. I got to take a peek at them all at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, and here’s a small sample of what’s to come: ALPHA SWITCH JACKETS The biggest story from…