2014 Ski Clothing: From base layers to multi-sport capable outerwear, here’s what kept us dry and warm this season

2014 Ski Clothing


Though the calendar might suggest warmer temperatures, here in NYC and from the Alps to the Rockies, the snow continues to fall. After testing outerwear and base layer pieces across a full range of conditions–from frigid blustery days at high elevations to…

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Lunis Apollo Pants : Technical performance meets street-style in these breathable, water-resistant “adventure” pants

Lunis Apollo Pants


Looking stylish no longer means having to wear clothes that don’t hold up to the rigors of the outdoors. Following their impressive debut reflective windshell, LA-based technical clothing designer Lunis presents their newest piece to…

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polychromeLAB : A reversible jacket featuring a new material that increases or decreases internal temperature

polychromeLAB


Born out of a partnership between a designer with a passion for the outdoors and a research team at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, polychromeLAB is a groundbreaking new…

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Mack Weldon Silver: Anti-odor and anti-microbial basics made with pure silver and tested by NASA

Mack Weldon Silver


More often than not, the key to surviving constant travel is packing as lightly as possible. And a simple way to do so is to cut down on the basics. Thanks to the anti-microbial and anti-odor properties…

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Finisterre UK: Cold water surf garb from the chilly English shores

Finisterre UK


From its storied inception on pristine Hawaiian shores to its entrance into mainstream culture in the ’50s and ’60s through films like “The Endless Summer” and “Gigdet,” surfing has always been associated with sunny, carefree beach…

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

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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Opedix KNEE-Tec: Structural joint support with a design inspired by human anatomy and backed by science

Opedix KNEE-Tec


Getting older isn’t all “silver fox” gray hairs and acquiring sage wisdom; running up the years has a few downsides. Staying healthy enough year-in, year-out to do the sports we love—from charging backcountry powder in the mountains…

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The Commuter Suit by Parker Dusseau: A hands-on review of a trim, technical, cycling suit designed with movement in mind

The Commuter Suit by Parker Dusseau


Biking to work no longer means looking like a triathlete in training. From casual and functional collections like Levi’s Commuter Series and Giro’s New Road to cyclist specific bags of all styles, cycling apparel has improved drastically in recent years, but few—if…

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

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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Isaora + Ghostly Quadcube Insulated Shirt: A collaborative cold weather style staple from two creative powerhouses

Isaora + Ghostly Quadcube Insulated Shirt


Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Ghostly International may have started as an independent record label, but the enigmatic group of creatives has long since shed such categorical limitations, making influential contributions in visual arts, product design, technology and…

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