Tag: GoreTex

Keeping Outerwear Alive with Gear Aid

Patch holes with confidence and a sense of humor

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As jacket season tentatively draws to an end here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re taking stock of the wear and tear on this season’s gear. Even the most durable materials take a few hits after an active season, but it’s no reason to retire them altogether. Every stain, stitch-up and DIY-job gives a piece character and tells its own unique story. Skip the duct tape …

2014 Ski Clothing

From base layers to multi-sport capable outerwear, here's what kept us dry and warm this season

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Though the calendar might suggest warmer temperatures, here in NYC and from the Alps to the Rockies, the snow continues to fall. After testing outerwear and base layer pieces across a full range of conditions–from frigid blustery days at high elevations to slushy springtime conditions–we’ve found these technical garments perform in nearly any weather. The major draw with all of these pieces is versatility; a …