Finding the right mid-layer for backcountry skiing, or an outer layer to wear while running or fat biking in cold weather can be tough. Too much insulation and warmth and you’ll overheat. Not enough and you’ll get too cold. I’ve tested and reviewed many of these sorts of technical layers, and the new Mountain Hardwear…
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Mountain Hardwear is serious about backcountry at Outdoor Retailer 2017 Winter Market
Mountain Hardwear has always offered seriously impressive gear for alpinists, mountaineers and backcountry skiers. But at this year’s 2017 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, they’ve shown an even deeper dedication to ski touring with new lines of outerwear dedicated to getting up to get down. ROGUE COMPOSITE JACKET I was most impressed with the Mountain Hardwear…
Mountain Hardwear Dragon Hooded Jacket review
The Mountain Hardwear Dragon Hooded Jacket is described by the company as an “alpine softshell workhorse.” To me, that means this jacket ought to be able to do it all – from skinning up mountains on ski tours, to descending open faces in high winds. It should keep out the elements while remaining breathable, yet…
New gear from Mountain Hardwear at 2016 Outdoor Retailer
A lot has happened at Mountain Hardwear since I last visited them at their Outdoor Retailer booth. First, their new booth is massive – three stories high! Second, the company has a new president, John C. Walbrecht, who is tasked with taking MH into bold new directions. And third, it seems the company is distilling…
Mountain Hardwear Hotbed Flame 20° sleeping bag review
Cold spots are the source of my bad experiences with any sleeping bags. Poorly constructed baffles, bunched up insulation, and even a lack of good zipper draft tubes have all been culprits that let cold air in. But the big story with the new Mountain Hardwear Hotbed Flame 20° sleeping bag, is that they claim…
Mountain Hardwear B Line Parka review
Spring is here in Utah, and with it comes rain. I hate being outside in the rain, but it’s often a necessity. Gotta’ walk the dogs, rain or shine. Ducking from the car through parking lots in a downpour happens often. And if the skies are releasing a light drizzle, then I’ll take a hike…
Mountain Hardwear Micro Thermostatic Hybrid Jacket review
You know what’s tough to find in outdoor jackets? A mid-layer that insulates but also breathes while you are working out in the cold. Most insulated layers are far too warm for activities like backcountry skiing, but often lighter shells or even just wearing a base layer alone does not offer enough protection against the…
First Look: Mountain Hardwear StretchDown Jacket review
At Outdoor Retailer 2016 Winter Market, we got a first look at Mountain Hardwear’s new StretchDown Jacket. It’s a first of its kind puffy that uses a stretchy material plus welded seams that expand when you move for a combination that makes the jacket more form-fitting, durable and comfortable. Plus, Mountain Hardwear claims it will…
Mountain Hardwear reveals StretchDown Jacket at 2016 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
It seems that every year at Outdoor Retailer, Mountain Hardwear comes up with a new innovation. This year is no different. STRETCHDOWN JACKET The big news at the 2016 Winter OR is the StretchDown Jacket. The first of its kind, this puffy uses a stretchy material plus welded seams that expand when you move, unlike…
New from Mountain Hardwear at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Mountain Hardwear has been busy cooking up new outerwear (and inner-wear) in time for the upcoming fall and spring ’16 product lines. According to the company, they’ve been focused on making their apparel look good, as opposed to the shapeless, formless jackets and pants of old. Also on display is a new layering line inspired…