I bought the Cerium LT down hoody last winter and had the chance to use it in various conditions throughout winter and up to this June when the team went to Norway. I hate feeling cold, it makes me cranky. So in the shop I looked at the warmest down jackets they had.
A classic layer system for three-season outdoor pursuits could be something similar to this: baselayer, midlayer, insulation layer and shell. This allows you to add and remove layers depending on the weather and level of exertion to keep you body at the perfect temperature. We’ve talked at length about ultralight down jackets as insulation layers.… Continue reading Midlayers for 2016: the most versatile pieces in a layer system
Spring is coming back, and so is Arc’Teryx ! As we are patiently waiting for the first flowers to bloom, we can already get ready to pack the adequate gear for our spring adventures. For now, let’s have a look at what Arc’Teryx will be offering us for the season to come. The Atom jacket… Continue reading Arc’Teryx 2016 Spring / Summer collection : a mountaineer’s paradise
Do you need to survive in the harshest, most extreme conditions ? The latest jacket from Volleback might be just what you need. The Condition Black is not made for your everyday outdoor adventure, but is ready to withstand the most difficult situations. The jacket features some impressive tech, including ceraspace panels (from Schoeller) that… Continue reading Vollebak Condition Black : the extreme surviving jacket
Patagonia’s M10 jacket was for many years a very popular choice with ultra-light backpackers. A quality hard-shell with one of the lowest weight on the market. When Patagonia decided to re-release a new version for Spring 2013, we all got exited. Read our impressions after 4 months of testing.
This year at ISPO, Marmot has been introducing some particularly interesting technical jackets. 3 new models will be available : the Astrum Jacket, the Tullus Jacket and the Aruna Jacket. The Astrum is a versatile jacket, efficient for most winter activities (climbing, ski, urban, etc.). Made from the new Thermal R Active Stretch insulation, the… Continue reading ISPO 2016 : new jackets for Marmot
The Trail Glove 2 from Merrell is a minimalist shoe for trail running. It is also, as the name suggests, the second iteration of a model that was well received by the industry.
Late January was announced the Race Ultra 270 from british gear manufacturer Inov-8. We had the chance to get a pair to review and after 2 months of testing here is what Marie thinks about the shoe.
Right from the first time I saw the Merrell All Out Terra Trail I wanted to try them out. There is something very appealing about their uncompromised rugged design. Just looking at the lugs made me want to jump on a trail and start running. I only run a few times a month but exclusively… Continue reading Shoe Review: Merrell All Out Terra Trail, trail runners with aggressive grip
