The Rab Rivelin Hoody is designed as an all-around base layer, built for comfort and versatile use across a range of mountain activities. However, looking at the spec sheet, thumb loops, a generous hood, using it as a dedicated sun hoody was an inevitability for me. While Rab might categorize it as a base layer, its feature set and fabric weight make it an ideal … Continue reading The Rab Rivelin Hoody Review
The “little brother” to the legendary PowSlayer, the Patagonia Untracked Bibs might actually be the more talented sibling. Built with quieter materials and offering near-equal waterproofing, these bibs feature a high-cut design specifically engineered to keep out the deepest powder. Over the course of a heavy season, they’ve taken a fair amount of abuse from me and still look nearly as good as they did … Continue reading The Patagonia Untracked Bib Review
An ultralight softshell with just a smidge of insulation, the Patagonia Nano-Air line provides a fantastic midlayer that moonlights as a shell in fair but cool weather. I’ve been wearing the Nano-Air Pullover for a year now and found its versatility makes it a very capable year round piece. The Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Pullover Review Shell & lining: 100% recycled polyester air-permeable ripstop with a … Continue reading The Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Review
The Rab Mythic G epitomizes lightweight down warmth. With 1000fp of European goose down and svelte 7D outer and inner layers, it is hard to imagine a jacket being both this lightweight and warm. Not only is there the lightweight jacket, but the shorts don’t disappoint either. The Rab Mythic G jacket has accompanied me around the world and has proven itself to be a … Continue reading Rab Mythic G Down Jacket and Shorts Review
The Haute Route is Mammut’s ISPO Award-winning first-ever triple-certified helmet. Engineered to be lightweight yet exceptionally strong, it is purpose-built for the rigors of skiing, climbing, and biking. Now updated with Mips® and twiceme® technology, it has solidified its place as one of the best ski helmets I have ever used. The Mammut Haute Route Helmet review Outer Shell: ABS Inner: EPP and EPS foam … Continue reading The Mammut Haute Route Helmet Review
The Rab Cirrus Alpine Insulated Jacket is a versatile, eco-friendly synthetic puffy tailor-made for damp, cold-weather grit. It is a budget-friendly, durable, and warm alternative to traditional down, designed to handle moisture just as well as it handles the cold. The Rab Cirrus Alpine Insulated Jacket: Down Power without the Down Shell: Pertex Quantum Ripstop Nylon 30D Insulation: 100% Recycled PrimaLoft Silver Rise Liner: 20D … Continue reading Rab Cirrus Alpine Jacket Review
The Rab Vapour-Rise Summit is a versatile “3.5-season” jacket that blends softshell protection with the lightweight warmth of fleece. It has been my global go-to, performing reliably from Japanese summits and heli-skiing trips to slushy spring laps at Blackcomb and cool summer evenings in the alpine. The Rab Vapour-Rise Summit Jacket, a Fleece Lined Jack of All Trades Outer: 20D Pertex Quantum Air Lining: VR … Continue reading Rab Vapour-Rise Summit Jacket
I’ve gotten my boot into all but one of the current breed of hard boot bindings available on the market, but there is only one pair I have used religiously for two solid seasons without wondering what life was like with my older binders. That’s the Plum Sok. The Plum Sok’s hallmark is a solid aluminum baseplate, a ton of adjustability and reliability. My pair … Continue reading The Plum Sok Review
The Evil Eye Trailsense 2 Sunglasses The Evil Eye Trailsense 2 sunglasses are no fuss speed glasses. Easily adjusted, rugged and light, they excel moving fast in variable conditions and have handled multiple ski tours, short distance hikes and a dozen mountain bike rides with ease. Overview Lens Tested: LST VARio purple M Light Transmission: 62-13% Color Tested: Black Matt Frame Material: PPX (Polypropylene X) … Continue reading The Evil Eye Trailsense 2 Review
The Rab Khroma Tour Gore-Tex Gloves The Rab Khroma Tour gloves might be the most underrated glove in the winter sports industry. Waterproof Gore-Tex Active liner, Pittards Armortan leather and Primaloft Gold make these a fantastic mid-winter ski glove. I’ve put a season and a half of touring, snowboarding and heli guiding in these gloves and I’ve no doubt they will last another season of … Continue reading A Review of the Rab Khroma Tour Gore-Tex Gloves
