Every year, outdoor companies release new gear for the salivating masses looking to update their recreation equipment stockpiles. Thanks to UtahOutside.com, I’ve been very lucky to have companies send out the latest stuff for testing and review. Some gear turns out better than others, and a few pieces totally blow me away. It’s this...
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Fleece is so 1990′s. At least that’s been the case for the past few years as the micropuff jacket has dominated with superior warmth and compressability. But 2010 may mark the comeback of the classic fleece if the Patagonia R3® Hi-Loft Jacket is any indication of the future. The R3® Hi-Loft Jacket is a step back...
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This year, Patagonia entered into the backpack market and the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in February was abuzz when Patagonia sold samples of their new Refugio Pack at their booth. I picked one up and since that time, I’ve used the Refugio nearly every day for packing along camera gear for work, hiking around the Wasatch...
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The Patagonia Alpine Wind Jacket is a super lightweight layering piece that is amazingly versatile. This jacket is warm, it breathes, it stays dry in light rain and is totally windproof (as the name implies). I got to try out the Alpine Wind Jacket over the last three months or so, and put it to...
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Patagonia: Patagonia continues to push the boundaries of outdoor clothing while also striving to be the most environmentally conscious of outdoor gear companies. At the Outdoor Retailer 2010 Winter Market, they unveiled new products to be released this fall, as well as redesigned classics. For backcountry skiers, Patagonia is releasing the new Untracked Jacket....
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The search for the perfect backcountry ski shell that breathes on the up but protects from the elements on the down can be a frustrating one. It’s a difficult task to find the balance between breathability and water resistance, so when a soft shell like the Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket comes along that does both...
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It's been one of those weeks where nothing in my closet is what I want to wear. Looking for inspiration, I headed to my husband's closet and the bright yellow (golden palm) of the Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover caught my eye. Actually it's been screaming at me for weeks to wear it. It...
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