Apparel

First Impressions

I’ve been cold weather running for years searching for just the right attire to combat the elements. I’m a huge fan of ½ zip running shirts, so I …
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Quick Take Review

Looking for a heavy-duty work pant? Something to substitute for Carhartt dungarees? Well, the Duluth Trading Company Fire Hose Pants might just be the ticket. These heavy …
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Hydrophobic down – aka water-resistant down – there wasn’t a category more interesting to us at GearGuide this season. Manufacturers developed products with this capability in two main classes. Chief …
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First Impressions

Sierra Designs manufactures some of the best technical apparel around. We’ve been particularly impressed with products like the Savage Jacket and Transporter Glove from past reviews. When we …
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First Impressions

L.L. Bean – the venerable outdoor brand from Maine – is not necessarily the first company you think of when looking for cutting-edge technical apparel. And frankly, we …
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First Impressions

Brooks-Range is a small company based in Fremont, California, not far from the epicenter of Silicon Valley and GearGuide HQ. The company tends to focus on gear for …
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