The world of outdoor gear is evolving, and alpaca wool insulation is at the forefront of this change. Long overshadowed by synthetic fills and down insulation, alpaca wool is now emerging as a serious ...

In this consumerist society, there is one universal truth: brands that innovate grow; brands that stagnate die. It’s why many brands attempt to reinvent the wheel seemingly every season, deploying ...

The North Face’s winter sale is winding down—up to 30% off select gear now through Monday, 3/2—and one of the most worthwhile picks in the lineup is the Men’s Freedom Insulated Jacket. If you’ve been ...

Innovation has been a vital piece of Patagonia’s business model since Yvon Chouinard began forging his first climbing hardware using an anvil he bought from a local scrapyard. Developing proprietary ...

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Battle the cold (without overheating) with these 7 insulated layers, worn and tested by our team.

The best synthetic jackets avoid the main weakness of down insulation by remaining functional and warm when wet. Though synthetic jackets may not have the same warmth-to-weight ratio as their down ...