The three best things about Chattanooga, Tennessee, are location, location, location. If you ever manage to tire of all the wonderful things that the city itself has to offer, Chattanooga is nestled right along the foothills of the Appalachians, which means that any number of magical mountain getaways are not far away. Since choosing one […]
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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 […]
Which Patagonia fleece jacket is the best fleece jacket for you?
This fall, I’ve already had three friends send me an email or text with the same question: “Which is the best fleece jacket?” It can be a difficult question to answer, because there are so many Patagonia fleece jackets available, and because the best fleece jacket for you will vary widely depending on what you […]
Quick reference: a “cheat sheet” for buying down-filled Marmot sleeping bags
You probably know this already, but Marmot makes really, really nice sleeping bags, especially the down bags. Honestly, it’s hard to go wrong with any of them! That said, there are so many different Marmot down sleeping bags, it can be a little confusing to browse the selection. Which fill-power of goose down best fits […]
Notes from Mount Rainier
Last winter, Rock/Creek hosted a “Dream Climb” giveaway in conjunction with Outdoor Research and International Mountain Guides: we’d outfit two people with OR Apparel and send them off to climb Mount Rainier. Tessa was the lucky winner, and we caught up with her to ask some questions about the experience and what gear she chose […]
Modern Travel trending for Toad&Co (and we can’t wait!)
We’re excited here at Rock/Creek to see Toad&Co (formerly Horny Toad) continuing to innovate in a niche that allows the active traveler to look great and feel good. The modern travel collection of clothing follows trends without being too trendy and performs like performance gear without looking like you just walked out of the gym. Most importantly, […]