The Japanese Wetsuit by Vissla

The premium suit made from limestone-based materials blends performance with sustainability

A necessary investment for surfers and anyone braving frigid waters, wetsuits have undergone serious improvements of late in terms of functionality, warmth and sustainability. In tune with Patagonia’s plant-based wetsuit, the team at Orange County-based Vissla have announced a new Japanese Wetsuit, handmade from a 100% limestone polychloroprene. Partnering with premium Japanese wetsuit-maker BeWet, the celebrated company sources limestone from nearby Mount Kurohime, bringing millions …

Modern Farmer’s Vibrant Muck Boot

Fully insulated waterproof boots ready for hard work outdoors or a casual walk in the rain

The Original Muck Boot Company has been making durable, weather-proof boots since 1999, supplying farmers, gardeners and hunters with an effective footing outdoors. It only makes sense then that they would partner with CH favorite Modern Farmer, who we paid a visit to earlier this year, for a limited edition collaboration. The resulting Modern Farmer Muck Boot sports a bold colorway, but there’s far more …

Bike Gear for Rainy Days

Three products to help riders stay cycling—even when the weather turns

The old Swedish saying goes that there’s no bad weather, just bad clothes—but the dampness and chill of a Pacific Northwestern autumn can make many a devoted cyclist hang their bike up in the garage until spring. That said, a few carefully chosen items can extend your cycling season for quite a while longer. While we don’t have all the answers, the following three items …