Cotopaxi’s Fuego Down Vest is a decent lightweight companion on cool days. I tested this product in temperatures ranging from 30-60 degrees Fahrenheit while climbing, highlining, and running in South Carolina. Story Time I wore this vest in a variety…
The brand new Teca Calido Hooded jacket from Cotopaxi dresses its wearer to impress. Its style and color will get you noticed from across the room or across the glacier; its insulation will keep you toasty warm whether you’re headed…
When I pulled this jacket out of the box, I was excited to see the retro-inspired styling and colors that Cotopaxi is known for. It didn’t take me long to realize that the Teca Calido is reversible! Something that not…
In my line of work as a climbing guide, having layers that are multipurpose is a must. Cotopaxi’s Lagunas Jacket is an all-season workhorse that still has a sensible crag-to-bar style. Winter is in full swing here in Colorado where…
I took the Women’s Exposure 2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus on several adventures since I have had it. The weather has been a bit wild in Massachusetts over the past month and this shell has been there for me through rainy,…
My first impression of the High Exposure C-Knit Jacket was that it was impressively thin and flexible. My other backcountry shells in the same category are stiffer and a little bulkier – this one feels like a more buttery raincoat.…
When I “unboxed” the Cragger/2 Hoody I was immediately psyched. The fabric is soft and comfortable with some added durability around the high wear zones, and it’s just the right thickness to wear all day. I either wear it under…
I’m a mountain instructor and guide working in the Pacific Northwest. As the seasons change and I’m well into the routine of spending my days in the mountains, it becomes increasingly important that my gear works just as hard as…
Being kind to your feet is not only good for you, but your friends will appreciate it too. Climbers and hikers alike know how awful cotton socks make your feet feel and smell, so the only true solution is wool…
I haven’t done anything “epic” in the jacket yet. I haven’t bagged any new peaks, climbed any hard routes, or adventured to far off places. But this jacket is epic. Simply put I have been living in it non-stop since…