Each year we highlight outdoor brands that are giving back—doing good in our communities and around the world. Usually, we focus on their environmental or social missions, but with the novel COVID-19 virus dominating every headline, we decided to switch gears and let you know how our brands are working hard to aid in the […]
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Easy Tips to Care for Your Merino Wool
Here at Rock/Creek, Merino wool is our favorite miracle fiber. On top of its luxurious softness and multi-day odor resistance, it’s sustainable, ultra-versatile and manages moisture like no other. As if all that weren’t enough, Merino dries quickly and insulates in all conditions, making it a top choice for socks, baselayers and active […]
Ventrix Hoodie by The North Face wins Backpacker’s Editors’ Choice Award
From Backpacker.com Active insulation—layers designed to keep you comfortable both when you’re moving and when you’re not—has been around for a few years now. They’re nifty, but wind-blocking nylon shells mean they’re never quite breathable enough to live up to their promise as a layer you can wear in any conditions. The Ventrix, an insulated softshell, […]
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 […]
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 […]