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Gear Shed: Best New Snow Goggle, Sustainable Jacket, Backpack, Cold Hiker + More

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Picture Seen Jacket

The fabric of the Picture Seen Jacket for women is made with a combination of sugarcane waste and recycled PET, reducing carbon emissions by 25 per cent. Combined with a 20k/20k membrane and a PFC-free DWR treatment, this jacket keeps riders warm and dry while creating less environmental impact. www.picture-organic-clothing.com

Picture Seen Jacket front
Women’s Seen Jacket. Photo: Picture

Adjustable Comfort in Bad Weather

Adjustable Comfort in Bad Weather
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The body mapping construction incorporates Picture’s Thermal Dry System that wicks away sweat where you need it most, and a Coremax lining eliminates cold spots. The fully-taped seams, wrist gaiters, and waterproof zippers keep moisture out. For enhanced protection and fit, the hood, cuffs, and powder skirt that attaches to your pants are all adjustable.
The body mapping construction incorporates Picture’s Thermal Dry System that wicks away sweat where you need it most, and a Coremax lining eliminates cold spots. The fully-taped seams, wrist gaiters, and waterproof zippers keep moisture out. For enhanced protection and fit, the hood, cuffs, and powder skirt that attaches to your pants are all adjustable.
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Eco-Choice

Eco-Choice
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Conventional technical polyester fabric (PET) consists petro-chemical compounds. Thankfully other solutions exist. Picture has been using recycled polyester made from used plastic bottles since the very beginning in 2008. However, they are always looking for new solutions to directly or indirectly wipe out their dependence on fossil fuels. Bio-sourcing represents one of these solutions. In the case of a snow jacket, it means creating a fabric partially made with plant material such as sugar cane. In general, plants that contain sucrose (beets, sugar cane) or starch (wheat, corn…) can be transformed into bio-mono ethylene glycol (Bio-MEG) to replace conventional petroleum-based MEG. 30% of Picture’s technical collection is made of bio-polyester, a percentage which is expected to grow yearly.
Conventional technical polyester fabric (PET) consists petro-chemical compounds. Thankfully other solutions exist. Picture has been using recycled polyester made from used plastic bottles since the very beginning in 2008. However, they are always looking for new solutions to directly or indirectly wipe out their dependence on fossil fuels. Bio-sourcing represents one of these solutions. In the case of a snow jacket, it means creating a fabric partially made with plant material such as sugar cane. In general, plants that contain sucrose (beets, sugar cane) or starch (wheat, corn…) can be transformed into bio-mono ethylene glycol (Bio-MEG) to replace conventional petroleum-based MEG. 30% of Picture’s technical collection is made of bio-polyester, a percentage which is expected to grow yearly.
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Merrell Cloud Mid Polar Waterproof

Comfy, lightweight + eco-forward: Merrell’s Cloud Mid Polar Waterproof boots are seam-sealed with waterproof nubuck and mesh uppers for protection from the elements, with recycled elements such as 100% recycled laces and 100% recycled fleece lining, with the addition of 100 grams of low-bulk insulation. Integrated EVA insole equips you with all day comfort, while the FloatEco® midsole adds lightweight comfort and support with zero waste. www.merrell.com

Merrell Cloud Mid Polar Waterproof mens
Photo: Merrell

Sustainable Details

Sustainable Details
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100% recycled laces; 100% recycled fleece lining; 15% recycled rubber outsole; FloatEco Foam™ midsole.
100% recycled laces; 100% recycled fleece lining; 15% recycled rubber outsole; FloatEco Foam™ midsole.
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Cold-Trail Comfort

Cold-Trail Comfort
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The Cloud Mid Polar Waterproof is a hybrid hiker that will serve you well on cold days in fall or spring—or in early or late winter. With 100 grams of insulation and a fleece lining, these mids will keep you warm but aren’t meant to replace a winter boot in deep snow and frigid cold. Think of them as a boot for transitional cold weather, when the trail demands flexibility. We found the FloatEco Foam midsole and cushy, flexible outsole delivered slipper-like comfort and responsive grip on variable terrain.
The Cloud Mid Polar Waterproof is a hybrid hiker that will serve you well on cold days in fall or spring—or in early or late winter. With 100 grams of insulation and a fleece lining, these mids will keep you warm but aren’t meant to replace a winter boot in deep snow and frigid cold. Think of them as a boot for transitional cold weather, when the trail demands flexibility. We found the FloatEco Foam midsole and cushy, flexible outsole delivered slipper-like comfort and responsive grip on variable terrain.
96/100
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Kari Traa Tirill Jacket

Meet the ultimate cool-weather running/nordic ski layer for women: the Tirill Jacket. Engineered for active warmth and water-repellency, this is a lightly insulated hoody with flattering lines and strategic stretch panels. Built using a stitchless ultrasonic quilt technique, it’s all about body-mapping: water-repellent sections on the hood and shoulders keep you dry during fall/spring or mild winter weather, while insulation in the front and back minimizes core heat loss, and elastane in the arms, underarms and lower front/back encourages freedom of movement. And if you’re looking for a hoody with a little more warmth, check out Kari Traa’s Voss Hybrid.

Kari Traa Tirill Jacket front
Photo: Kari Traa

Weather-Stopper

Weather-Stopper
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The multi-features add up to a lot of protection in variable weather. The main fabric (stretch nylon with Rudolf Bionic Finish® DWR treatment) offers protection from wind and rain. Mapped insulation offers enough warmth for winter wear as part of a layering system or independently on less frigid days. However, if you sweat a lot, the full-back insulation will not breathe as much as a higher-output material.
The multi-features add up to a lot of protection in variable weather. The main fabric (stretch nylon with Rudolf Bionic Finish® DWR treatment) offers protection from wind and rain. Mapped insulation offers enough warmth for winter wear as part of a layering system or independently on less frigid days. However, if you sweat a lot, the full-back insulation will not breathe as much as a higher-output material.
94/100
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Optimized Stretch

Optimized Stretch
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The elastane stretch panels are well placed for cold-weather runners/hikers or nordic skiers to never feel constrained. The entire arms/shoulders are stretchy, as well as the wrist gaiters, hood trim, underarms and lower front.
The elastane stretch panels are well placed for cold-weather runners/hikers or nordic skiers to never feel constrained. The entire arms/shoulders are stretchy, as well as the wrist gaiters, hood trim, underarms and lower front.
96/100
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SPY Marauder Elite Goggles

Created in SPY+’s top-secret California lab, the SPY Marauder Elite goggles (EJack pro model) are a high-powered, magnetic Toric snow goggle featuring crystal clear distortion-free optics and Happy lens tech that boosts mood, alertness, and enhances color and contrast. Six super-strong magnets enable fast and easy lens changes, and the patent-pending Deadbolt lens locking system provides worry-free snow-sliding. www.mccooswhistler.ca 

SPY 21 MarauderElite SPYEricJackson HappyGray Green with Black Spectra Mirror Happy LL Persimmon with Silver Spectra Mirror
Photo: SPY

Lens Tech

Lens Tech
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SPY+’s revolutionary therapeutic Happy™ lens tech is scientifically tuned to boost mood and alertness while optimizing color and contrast, providing a truly life-changing visual experience. Plus: ARC® injected Toric dual-lens with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating maintains lens shape for optical clarity. And 100% UV protection shields your eyes against damaging high-altitude sunlight. Also comes with a free premium bonus lens so you’re covered in any light conditions.
SPY+’s revolutionary therapeutic Happy™ lens tech is scientifically tuned to boost mood and alertness while optimizing color and contrast, providing a truly life-changing visual experience. Plus: ARC® injected Toric dual-lens with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating maintains lens shape for optical clarity. And 100% UV protection shields your eyes against damaging high-altitude sunlight. Also comes with a free premium bonus lens so you’re covered in any light conditions.
94/100
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Comfort

Comfort
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RISE™ ventilation system utilizes the Venturi effect to draw air through subframe vents above the goggle, creating a vacuum that pulls hot air from behind the lens. And triple-layer Isotron™ face foam with moisture-wicking Dri-Force™ fleece provides comfort while drawing fog-causing sweat off your face. Plus: reinforced venting foam creates a more robust barrier against the elements, and subtle notches in temples allow for seamless OTG (over the glasses) integration with RX eyeglasses.
RISE™ ventilation system utilizes the Venturi effect to draw air through subframe vents above the goggle, creating a vacuum that pulls hot air from behind the lens. And triple-layer Isotron™ face foam with moisture-wicking Dri-Force™ fleece provides comfort while drawing fog-causing sweat off your face. Plus: reinforced venting foam creates a more robust barrier against the elements, and subtle notches in temples allow for seamless OTG (over the glasses) integration with RX eyeglasses.
95/100
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Salomon QST Blank

The Salomon QST Blank is what happened when Solomon tasked its athletes with designing the most progressive and playful freeride powder ski on the mountain. Pillow-popping and powder-loving, the unisex BLANK is built for deep days, at 112 mm underfoot. A progressive shape enhances the flotation and playfulness of your turns, while its construction provides the stability you rely on. Charge resort laps or mount the BLANK with the SHIFT for touring. www.salomon.com

Solomon QST BLANK WhLIGHTGREY
Photo: Salomon

Power & Stability

Power & Stability
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Salomon’s C/FX carbon in the tip and tail adds power, but allows for quick, pivoting turns. Double sidewalls and Cork Damplifier create confidence-boosting stability when dropping in.
Salomon’s C/FX carbon in the tip and tail adds power, but allows for quick, pivoting turns. Double sidewalls and Cork Damplifier create confidence-boosting stability when dropping in.
94/100
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Got Bag RollTop Backpack

Drum roll please… introducing the Got Bag ROLLTOP Backpack, the world’s first such backpack made of recycled ocean plastic. With a “trash to treasure” supply chain harvested by a network of fishermen off the north coast of Java, Indonesia, the plastic bycatch is recycled, turned into robust, PET pellet yarn and weaved into this thing of beauty. The backpack itself is also 100 per cent recyclable, thus contributing to an all-important circular economy. www.camplifestyle.ca

GotBag CAMP copy
Photo: Got Bag

Feelgood Backpack

Feelgood Backpack
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For each ROLLTOP, Got Bag recycles 7.7 lb of ocean plastic. So when you buy this backpack, you’re helping alleviate the plastic pollution crisis.
For each ROLLTOP, Got Bag recycles 7.7 lb of ocean plastic. So when you buy this backpack, you’re helping alleviate the plastic pollution crisis.
98/100
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Multi-Carry

Multi-Carry
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In addition to 31L of carrying capacity, the ROLLTOP also protects your laptop from scratches with a separate, removable 15-inch case.
In addition to 31L of carrying capacity, the ROLLTOP also protects your laptop from scratches with a separate, removable 15-inch case.
95/100
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Eddie Bauer StratusTherm Down Jacket

With its water-repellent polyester shell and premium (650-fill RDS down) insulation, the value-priced StratusTherm offers superior warmth without adding a lot of bulk or weight. StormRepel® DWR finish sheds moisture. More About RDS.

Eddie Bauer Stratustherm down jacket mens front edit
Photo: Eddie Bauer

RDS-Certified Down Insulation

RDS-Certified Down Insulation
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RDS (Responsible Down Standard) is an independent standard to ensure humane treatment of the waterfowl providing down and feathers for apparel and home products. The welfare of the birds is respected at all times; live plucking and force feeding are strictly prohibited. Each stage in the supply chain is audited by a third-party certification body, and only products with 100% certified down and feathers carry the RDS logo.
RDS (Responsible Down Standard) is an independent standard to ensure humane treatment of the waterfowl providing down and feathers for apparel and home products. The welfare of the birds is respected at all times; live plucking and force feeding are strictly prohibited. Each stage in the supply chain is audited by a third-party certification body, and only products with 100% certified down and feathers carry the RDS logo.
96/100
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Puffy Value

Puffy Value
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With 650 fill power down, water-repellency and light weight, you get a lot of jacket for a nice price. The StratusTherm serves as a midlayer under a shell, or on its own in milder temps.
With 650 fill power down, water-repellency and light weight, you get a lot of jacket for a nice price. The StratusTherm serves as a midlayer under a shell, or on its own in milder temps.
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