Omni-Heat Black Dot wins Popular Science Award Columbia Sportswear’s patent pending new “thermal shield” Omni-Heat Black Dot, has just won a Popular Science Award. Launched in October by the Oregon based outdoor brand, it acts as a “heat magnet”, trapping warmth via thousands of of multi-layered black dots. When combined with Columbia’s Omni-Heat 3D thermal-reflective… Continue reading Omni-Heat Black Dot wins Popular Science Award
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Columbia new Million Air ultra-wicking Softshell
Spring collection update at Columbia introduced the Million Air Softshell jacket, featuring the companies high-end wicking technology: Omni-Wick EVAP.
Preview: Columbia’s Spring Summer 2013 collection
I’ve just come back from a Press Event here in Barcelona where Columbia showed us their new gear collection for Spring Summer 2013. The highlight of course is the new Omni-Freeze Zero.
Review: Columbia Ultrachange Jacket
Have you seen the video of the cat in the tiny waterproof jacket? Columbia’s Compounder Shell (that’s the name of the cat’s jacket) has been all over the internet this spring and summer as part of the “Trying Stuff” campaign. The Omni-Wick EVAP tech on this shell was interesting and for Autumn-Winter 2012 they are… Continue reading Review: Columbia Ultrachange Jacket
Preview: Columbia Ultrachange EVAP jacket, winter 2012
This article is a quick gear preview of a jacket we’ve had in testing since a while but haven’t been very lucky with the weather (way not enough rain…) to actually put it to a proper in depth review.
Tech focus: OutDry waterproof membrane
Tech focus is a category where we talk about a specific technology related to outdoor equipment. For this first entry we are going to dive into the waterproof membrane section with a look at OutDry. But first a little bit of history. Back in 1998 OutDry came up with the a new waterproof membrane concept… Continue reading Tech focus: OutDry waterproof membrane
Columbia introduces new Omni-wick EVAP tech, wants to beat Gore at its own game
It’s no secret that for years now Gore has been the leader in waterproof membranes and laminates with its Gore-Tex products. But companies like Columbia have been trying to communicate to the public that there are other options.
New Omni-Heat baselayer line from Columbia
Expending it’s range of winter clothing, Columbia recently introduced some new heavy and medium weight baselayers for the winter season.
Review: Columbia Silver Ridge long sleeve shirt
For us, travel shirts are a must have when you are planning to go somewhere hot and humid. The question of the long sleeve is debatable but for optimal sun and bug protection it is often what it takes. We had plenty of time to test the Columbia Silver Ridge during our recent trip to… Continue reading Review: Columbia Silver Ridge long sleeve shirt
Columbia drains it with Drainmaker
In a world ruled by waterproof breathable membrane, it is interesting to see a top of the line brand like Columbia make something a bit different. Water shoes are nothing new of course but none look as desirable as the Drainmaker.
Columbia enter the bug war with new Insect Blocker tech
There are a few things that make for good summer gear: breathable, lightweight, quick to dry and insect repellent. Let’s be honest, trekking while being bitten left right and center is not fun and more and more companies are coming up with their own tech to change that. At Columbia they call it Insect Blocker.
Better than Gore-Tex® says Columbia
In its latest campaign, Columbia is pushing hard its own waterproofing-high breathability tech called Omni-Dry by comparing it to the well known and leader, Gore-tex.