by crissly | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Look for laminated layers: Most technical waterproof jackets are referred to as two- or three-layer jackets. These layers usually consist of a face fabric that has been treated with a waterproofing agent like durable water repellent, which is a thin mesh for releasing...
by crissly | Dec 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
There’s nothing basic about base layers. The base layer (outdoor industry speak for “undergarment”) is the foundation for your entire outdoor clothing system, and it all starts next to the skin. From the choice in fabrics to the location of the...
by crissly | Dec 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Few of us drink anything at room temperature. Go ahead. Name as many beverages as you can that we don’t drink either piping hot or freezing cold. Normally that means speed-gulping whatever you’re drinking before it reaches an awful 70 degrees Fahrenheit. But if you’re...
by crissly | Oct 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s not hard to make a decent insulated water bottle. Rarely do I find one that can’t keep a cold drink cold or a hot drink hot, and very few fail spectacularly at keeping liquid inside them. What sets reusable water bottles apart these days are their...
by crissly | Aug 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
The concurrent crises of the coronavirus pandemic and climate change have prompted many of us to rethink how we live our daily lives. For millions of Americans, that included hopping on an ebike, whether we rented one from a bike-share or bought our own. For years,...
