What is Layering? If you’ve spent any time in the outdoors, you’ve heard the term “layering.” If you’re new to outdoor activities, though, or maybe if you own a fleece or rain jacket but not much else in the way of outdoor clothing, it may not be entirely clear what this means. How are the […]
The Best Rain Jackets Under $199
Choosing a waterproof-breathable rain jacket means dealing with a bit of option paralysis — there are so many choices, and prices range from $100 to $500 (and up)! We’ve dug into individual brands before, like our Marmot rain jacket guide, but what if you’re not sure which brand you want? Let’s narrow it down to […]
Frequently Asked Questions about the KAVU Rope Bag
One of the most popular items on the Rock/Creek site right now is the KAVU rope bag, which means our customer service team fields more questions about this pack than almost anything else. I don’t blame our customers, either, since some of this information isn’t really available anywhere, and it can be hard to tell […]
Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Best Rain Jacket
Good rainwear is a long-term investment. After all, we’re not talking about an optional item; in many outdoor situations, your rain jacket is literally safety equipment, and you need it to reliably keep you dry and block wind, or you may find yourself in a dangerous predicament. The price range for waterproof-breathable rainwear, though, can […]
Marmot rain jackets: The Rock/Creek Guide
I’ll be the first to admit it: it can be a bit confusing to shop for rain jackets. It seems every manufacturer has their own proprietary waterproofing technology, a couple of trademarked names, and there must be hundreds of different rain jackets on the market! Marmot rain jackets are some of our best-sellers, so, let’s […]
Re-introducing The North Face Summit Series for 2015
Remember the Summit Series? This isn’t a brand-new concept; after all, we’ve talked about The North Face Summit Series before, especially about the process between TNF’s designers and athlete team to improve and refine the offering. But it went away for Fall/Winter 2014, and it’s returning in a completely different format. Let’s start there. Summit […]