ProView – BlackYak Brangus Jacket
A good jacket is something I never leave home without, especially living in Colorado where the weather can turn on a dime any time of the year. If you are wet or cold on your nature outing it makes the…
A good jacket is something I never leave home without, especially living in Colorado where the weather can turn on a dime any time of the year. If you are wet or cold on your nature outing it makes the…
Do you ever get a new piece of gear that suddenly replaces everything you had before it, leaving past gear staples to collect dust in a closet or garage? The BlackYak Nelore Jacket has done just that for me. Now…
Dialing my Denali Kit We struggled to put one foot in front of the other, gasping for every single breath. Digging deep and fighting for each foot, we finally, after what seemed like a never-ending stair climb from hell, reached…
As an outdoor adventurer and avid runner, I was excited to give the RaidLight HyperLight Waterproof Jacket jacket a try. I love to hit the road and the trail when I run. On those wet and windy mornings, it is…
Your layering system can be the determining factor between an exciting journey and a rough day ending in frantic retreat from the elements. If you’re looking for a moderate insulating layer that won’t hold you back, check out the Refuge…
Together, Outdoor Research’s BlackPowder II Jacket and Pants make a versatile, feature-filled snowsuit that is ready to tackle a variety of conditions both in the backcountry and at the resort. To test it, I wore it backcountry skiing in weather…
As an ice climber, I am always searching for the perfect quiver of gear that will keep me warm in the coldest environment. Something simple, yet precise, that will provide just the right amount of warmth on high output days…
I was really excited to test this jacket from BlackYak. Based on my social media feed this season, they seemed like the hottest new thing in town. It turns out BlackYak has been making mountaineering gear since 1973 in South…
Have you ever dreamt of interstellar space travel? Well, look no further… While travel amongst the stars isn’t available yet, you can climb, ski, ride and travel in a beautiful and thoughtfully designed jacket from Outdoor Research. The Interstellar Jacket.…
I love puffy jackets. And so I was stoked to get the chance to review the Outdoor Research Floodlight Down Parka. This jacket is touted as being totally waterproof and windproof with 650 fill down. I put this jacket to…