Newsletter Articles - Men's Jackets
In the winter I've been using the GoreTex Next-To-Skin (N2S) technology which is great when the temperatures are above 20 to 30 F (depending on wind). But below that, I need more layers and my clothes get sweat soaked and then I get chilled down if I slow down or stop.
How can I not end up with 5 pounds of sweat in my clothes when it's 10 degrees out ?
Thanks !
GORE-TEX® Technology: The Dry Truth
If you’re looking to stay comfortable amidst gale-force winds and torrential precipitation—skip the cold torture and opt for the brand with the waterproof breathable guarantee.
The Boa Revolution
Boa’s quick-lace system is incredibly popular on high-end snowboard boots. Can the technology make our running shoes better, too?
Employee Gear Closet
He snowboards, he camps, and when you place an order, he runs the show.
Jacket Guide: What’s all the puff about?
trails, ski hills, and sidewalks—nowhere is safe from the newest breeds of insulated jackets.
Outdoor Brands That Give Back to Their Community
Feel good about the gear you purchase— part of your cash could be helping to save the world.
Layering: How to not freeze to death in the mountains
Sweat soaked your back on the approach, and now it’s trickling through your base layers like little ice cubes as the howling wind steals your warmth. Sitting next to you, your partner has a smile on his face, color to his lips (not the blue in yours), and genuinely seems to be enjoying the day. Why is he so comfortable while you’re so miserable?
Butt Rockers vs. Flair Bears
You see them roving the mountain in packs or pairs. They are highly protective of their group. They have the right tags, sags, or flair. Whether it’s tight or loose, bright or black, they look the part for a certain style. You know what we’re talking about—the Style Herds.
Waterproof Breathable Explained
We’ve come a long way since yellow rubber and Wellies. Manufacturers love to tout fancy waterproof/breathable statistics. But do their ratings have to do with hiking in the rain?
The Itch vs. The Funk
Synthetic and merino wool face off in a base layer battle royale.
Soft Shell Seeping
How do you revive the water repellency of a soft shell jacket? I have one from The North Face; it has long "fur" on the inside. The jacket no longer repels water rather, it spots when wet. I've never even washed this jacket. Is there a product I'm supposed to spray or wash into my beloved jacket?
Employee Gear Closet - Backcountry.com
Since the employees at Backcountry.com have the unique opportunity to use all sorts of bomber gear, we asked them for some can’t lose favorites. Some of our employees listed their favorite gear to date and named a few things they’re stoked on for this spring. This is smattering of what they came up with.
Dads and Grads
Your dad doesn’t need another set of barbecue tools any more than you need his forced thank yous, and your grad will “accidentally forget” that address book/planner the second she moves away from campus. Don’t stress—we’ve prepared a list of gifts that your dad or grad will dig.
Earth to Oakley
Backcountry.com Exclusive: A rare look inside Oakley’s Inter-Planetary
Green Gearhead
Want to make your purchases more environmentally conscious? We lay out a few questions to ask before buying a new piece of gear, and highlight companies who take responsibility for the environmental cost of their products
Leaky Gore-Tex
Hoping you can help me, I have bought a very good quality Gore-Tex raincoat and when I'm using it for tramping (hiking) in the rain I find it seems rather damp (wet) inside it...
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Crags and Caramel Macchiatos: The Backcountry.com Crapalog
Do couples wearing matching performance fleece jackets give you the warm-and-fuzzies? Do you enjoy a non-fat, no-foam vanilla latte while you hike? Then you’ll love our latest “outdoor” catalog.
Backcountry’s Ten Top 10
We put together ten—count ’em ten—Top 10 lists about Backcountry.com. These range from ten of the strangest things we sell to the top reasons to work here to the funniest bumper stickers to the best employee mustaches. Enjoy.
What THE HECK is Soft Shell?
Perhaps you’ve heard the term lately, gear freaks tossing it about fluently, raving about the concept, and discussing which jacket or pant to get. Indeed industry buzz about this new kind of outerwear has taken off like a runaway train, leaving a lot of outdoor enthusiasts behind. All aboard!
Ah! the Gift of Gear
We at Backcountry.com are notorious last minute shoppers. “Should I buy all my presents today or go skiing instead?” You see the dilemma. We know some of our readers are just like us, so we have come up with our ultimate Holiday Wish Lists, each with its own recreational theme, and would like to share them with you. Perhaps they’ll give you some clever gift ideas for the gear head(s) in your life! (If you don’t have a gear head in your life, a number of us are gladly eligible.)
Rapid Evolution
We’ve got the pick of the litter when it comes to outdoor gear, but nearly everyone at our Heber City, Utah offices owns a piece of Arc’Teryx gear or clothing. It’s no coincidence. Their company is solely responsible for setting the highest standards of today’s outerwear. Arc’Teryx is the reason you’re about to dump your old-school Gore-Tex jacket in the goodwill bin, though you may not know it yet.
Best of the Backcountry
Behold: The gear awards to end all gear awards; this winter's ultimate review of backcountry goods-really, we promise. Being the gear gurus that we humbly claim to be, the BackcountryStore.com staff compiled a rundown of our favorite winter toys this season: the best innovations, most functional designs, and flat out sickest products on the market. We're quite sure you'll agree.
Best of Backcountry.com 2004-2005
Product awards should be easy. But more often than not, product reviews delve into blind tests and a mind-boggling assortment of scores and tallied points to reveal a winner. Here at Backcountry.com, we feel that there’s really only one thing to be concerned with when choosing an award-winning piece of gear: how much it helps you to have fun.
Which GoreTex?
Today, about every major outdoor clothing wear company has their own waterproof breathable (treated) fabric similar to GoreTex. How do you choose? - Michael from Pennsylvania
April Showers: Buy the Right Rain Gear
Raingear has come a long way since the yellow plastic parkas of our youth. Today there’s a huge array of waterproof clothing, each with specific functions and forms. We'll help you figure it out which one's right for you.