Big news! Patagonia has announced that, from this point forward, all Patagonia down jackets exclusively feature its “Traceable Down” standard — in fact, every down garment in their product line, right now. This expands dramatically upon the limited use of traceable down to this point. No blending with regular goose down, no compromises. Patagonia is […]
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The North Face Thermoball Jackets are back!
This time last year, The North Face was busy introducing their new Thermoball jacket collection. Jackets are expensive, of course — so one of the hardest things for a clothing manufacturer to do is introduce a jacket no one has ever heard of and convince the world that it’s worth a $200 gamble, that its […]
Guest Post: My Outdoor Adventure Shoe Obsession
Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by @ThatOutdoorGuy. Some guys my age collect vintage cars. Some own several all-terrain vehicles. Some thousands and thousands of dollars’ worth of fishing and/or hunting equipment. Others boast of a garage filled with power equipment for their well-manicured lawns. This list could go on indefinitely, so let […]
Rock/Creek named 2014 Grassroots Outdoor Alliance “Retailer of the Year”
Chattanooga-based specialty outdoor retailer Rock/Creek has been named the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s “Retailer of the Year” award for 2014, the second consecutive year and third of the last four years. The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) is a group of independent outdoor retailers who collaborate to improve the quality of experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This Retailer […]
The new KEEN Uneek sandal is here.
The new KEEN Uneeks are here, and we’ve had no shortage of questions about ’em. You know, questions like” Are they comfortable on your feet?” and “Is it a water shoe or more of a casual sandal?” and “Is this an April Fool’s joke?” These shoes are actually surprisingly comfortable. The paracord feels a little […]
Osprey Packs: 40 Years in the Making, Part 1
Osprey Packs just released episode one of a four-part series about their 40-year history in the outdoor industry. Mike Pfotenhauer founded Osprey Packs 40 years ago this year. As he says in this video, “I had simple hopes; I merely wanted to work for myself.” He made his own bike frame, his own panniers. As […]