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 […]
Winter Hiking
Temperature ratings for jackets? No. Just… no.
Lately, we’ve been fielding the same question from many of our customers: “What temperature are these jackets rated for?” We’ve been asked so many times, in fact, that we thought it made sense to write an in-depth article explaining our answer. After all, the question is coming more and more frequently, and since we’re not […]
10 tips for cold-weather winter running
This article is the result of a collaboration between Randy Whorton, and Rock/Creek’s Jeff Bartlett. Enjoy, and stay warm out there! — Every week, I’m relatively amazed by some of the clothing choices I see among winter trail users. In fact, I believe this is one of the main reasons some runners back off of […]