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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Kuhl Interceptr Vest review
A warm core is a happy core, and a happy core is a comfortable body. A vest is the most versatile way to keep your core temperature warm and regulated, whether it’s the dead of winter, or a chilly summer night. Lately I’ve been wearing the new Kuhl Interceptr Vest for everything from spring skiing…
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…