Jan 09

Off Piste: Westcomb: We visit the Canadian brand’s Vancouver factory and speak with founder Alan Yiu on innovations in the outdoor market

Posted in: madeinamerica, outdoorgear, outerwear, technicalclothing

Off Piste: Westcomb


Commonplace in innovative markets like the tech industry, the term “early adopter” is generally used to describe influential individuals doing just as it sounds; taking a leap of faith with a new product or technology. While often attributed to an individual, the term…

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Jan 07

Smith Optics Archive Collection: Almost 50 years after making goggle history, the optics powerhouse releases reissues of its greatest hits

Posted in: outdoorgear, retrostyle, smith

Smith Optics Archive Collection


In 1965 Robert Smith—an orthodontist by day and hardcore skier whenever he could get out of the office—changed the goggle game forever when he invented the first double-paned, foam-insulated lens. His new lens protected the inner layer from cold and resulted in a…

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Jan 02

California Surfing and Climbing in the Fifties: Yvon Chouinard takes a scenic look at a decade of youthful adventure through imagery and essays

Posted in: climbing, offpiste, outdoorgear

California Surfing and Climbing in the Fifties


Some 60 years ago the Golden State saw a golden era for surfing and climbing. Offering a spot-on retrospective look at the period of innovation spanning from 1948 to late 1958, newly published “California Surfing and…

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Dec 18

NW Alpine: Stripped-down technical mountain gear, built in Oregon, to survive the harshest alpine environments

Posted in: alpine, climbing, dyneema, madeinusa, offpiste, outdoorgear, technicalclothing

NW Alpine


Bill Amos was working as a climbing instructor, substitute teacher and ski patroller when he became frustrated with the quality and utility of commercially available climbing apparel. As outdoor companies began catering to a more diverse audience, their clothing lines gradually became more…

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Dec 17

2014 Snowboard Setup : A ride review of what’s been on and under our feet so far this season

Posted in: bindings, offpiste, outdoorgear

2014 Snowboard Setup


CH HQ is in NYC, but we’re big fans of hitting the slopes. Whether it’s riding the local toe rope in Minnesota or exploring some side country in California, having the right gear can make all the difference. While early season snow conditions…

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Nov 25

Off Piste: Wilderness Collective: Our interview with founder Steve Dubbeldam on finding the feeling of exploration and the importance of adventure

Posted in: adventure, campinggear, off-road, offpiste, outdoorgear

Off Piste: Wilderness Collective


Just over a year ago, Steve Dubbeldam founded Wilderness Collective, an adventure-based service offering men unique experiences to leave their day-to-day lives behind and step into the unknown. Lasting a few short days, the trips—while brief…

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Nov 20

Interview: Kharma Vella of Poler : Portland-based label’s co-founder on the disconnect between outdoor and action sports, the brand’s cult following and #campvibes

Posted in: attire, campinggear, outdoorgear, polerstuff, pop-upshops

Interview: Kharma Vella of Poler


by Tariq Dixon Poler is the self-proclaimed maker of “the world’s highest standard of stuff.” Founded in 2010 by longtime buddies Benji Wagner and Kharma Vella, Poler makes stylish and well-priced wares for the everyday…

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Nov 18

Ticla: High quality camping gear for those seeking an easy-going, comfortable trip to the great outdoors

Posted in: campinggear, carcamping, outdoorgear, tents, ticla

Ticla


Part of the joy of outdoor gear is nerding out over technical details like waterproofing and making sure everything is ultra-lightweight down to the gram. However, when your outdoor excursions don’t involve weeklong trips in the backcountry or summiting snow-capped peaks, you might…

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Nov 06

Lucetta Magnetic Bike Lights: Compact and clever LEDs designed by Helsinki-based Emanuele Pizzolorusso for Palomar

Posted in: bikeaccessories, outdoorgear

Lucetta Magnetic Bike Lights


While many brands have begun to offer attractive bicycle lights in recent years, few offer the ease of use that Lucetta does. Designed by Helsinki-based Emanuele Pizzolorusso for Italian…

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Oct 28

Victory Press: Prints, pullovers and ’90s boardsport nostalgia from the Brooklyn-based label

Posted in: '90s, madeinusa, markgonzales, outdoorgear, retrostyle

Victory Press


A little nostalgia is always welcome in the apparel game, especially when incorporated through retro-styled design without inhibiting modern functionality. Inspired by skate and surf culture of the ’80s and outdoor gear of the ’90s, Brooklyn’s own…

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