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Gear Shed: The Latest Puffies, Gloves, Snow Pants + Softshells

  • January 17, 2022
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Burton Evergreen Hooded Down Jacket

The BURTON EVERGREEN HOODED DOWN JACKET (available in men’s or women’s) is that rare puffy that breathes while still holding oven-strength heat. Burton’s Living Lining tech boasts breathable “pores” that expand or contract based on temperature. Another bonus is its windproof design, plus bluesign approved materials and responsibly sourced down. www.burton.com

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bluesign®-approved materials

bluesign®-approved materials
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The bluesign® system unites the entire supply chain to reduce impact on both humans and the planet. bluesign® approved materials are guaranteed to use only safe chemicals and are manufactured to meet the highest standards of natural resource conservation, consumer and worker health, and clean air and water discharge during the manufacturing process.
The bluesign® system unites the entire supply chain to reduce impact on both humans and the planet. bluesign® approved materials are guaranteed to use only safe chemicals and are manufactured to meet the highest standards of natural resource conservation, consumer and worker health, and clean air and water discharge during the manufacturing process.
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Temp-Regulation in a Down Puffy?!

Temp-Regulation in a Down Puffy?!
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Believe it. Most down puffies don’t really breathe but Burton’s Living Lining offers automatic climate control without added bulk or weight, so the one thing you can count on is consistent comfort. When you’re warm, breathable pores on the Living Lining expand to release excess warmth and prevent overheating. When you’re cold, breathable pores on the Living Lining shrink to trap body heat and keep you warmer for longer.
Believe it. Most down puffies don’t really breathe but Burton’s Living Lining offers automatic climate control without added bulk or weight, so the one thing you can count on is consistent comfort. When you’re warm, breathable pores on the Living Lining expand to release excess warmth and prevent overheating. When you’re cold, breathable pores on the Living Lining shrink to trap body heat and keep you warmer for longer.
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Columbia Wild Card Omni-Heat Infinity Gloves

The COLUMBIA WILD CARD OMNI-HEAT INFINITY GLOVES (available in women’s or men’s) feature new heat-reflective tech (combined with 80g insulation) to keep hands warm so you can shred harder. Waterproof-breathable bladder and DWR-treated goat leather palm keep your hands dry. Plus: touch-screen compatible thumb and fingertip. Columbia at Blue Mountain Village: www.columbiasportswear.ca

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Touchscreen-Friendliness

Touchscreen-Friendliness
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You don’t have to fuss with removing your gloves and getting cold fingers when using your phone/camera thanks to the touchscreen-compatible thumb and fingertip.
You don’t have to fuss with removing your gloves and getting cold fingers when using your phone/camera thanks to the touchscreen-compatible thumb and fingertip.
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Dexterity

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With a shell made of Columbia’s Omni-Tech™ Rebound Stretch poly, these gloves move with your hands when you’re zipping your jacket or adjusting your gear.
With a shell made of Columbia’s Omni-Tech™ Rebound Stretch poly, these gloves move with your hands when you’re zipping your jacket or adjusting your gear.
95/100
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Jack Wolfskin Argo Peak Jacket

We like jackets that can be used for many different things and the JACK WOLFSKIN ARGO PEAK JACKET ticks a lot of outdoor boxes. This windproof down jacket is warm enough to wear on its own if you’re out snowshoeing on a January day, and breathable enough to wear under a shell. This RDS-certified 800-fill down beauty is also stylish enough to wear on a date night in a mountain town. www.jack-wolfskin.com

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Photo: Jack Wolfskin

Portability

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The ARGO PEAK can be stowed in its own inner pocket and carried in your day pack. It weighs just 285 g (size S).
The ARGO PEAK can be stowed in its own inner pocket and carried in your day pack. It weighs just 285 g (size S).
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PFC-free Materials

PFC-free Materials
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PFCs (per- and poly-fluoride chemicals) are substances used on the surfaces of items to give them water-repellent properties. As it is still not clear which PFCs are “good” (i.e. degradable) and which ones are not, Jack Wolfskin took the decision to eliminate them all from their entire collection. They are now very close to attaining that goal: all Jack Wolfskin clothing and equipment is now completely PFC-free. And they are steadily increasing the number of PFC-free shoes in their collection.
PFCs (per- and poly-fluoride chemicals) are substances used on the surfaces of items to give them water-repellent properties. As it is still not clear which PFCs are “good” (i.e. degradable) and which ones are not, Jack Wolfskin took the decision to eliminate them all from their entire collection. They are now very close to attaining that goal: all Jack Wolfskin clothing and equipment is now completely PFC-free. And they are steadily increasing the number of PFC-free shoes in their collection.
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The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant

THE NORTH FACE FREEDOM INSULATED PANT, available in women’s and men’s, boasts Heatseeker Eco insulation and with waterproof, breathable performance and durability as well as all-conditions style. The outer fabric is 100% recycled poly, with non-PFC DWR finish. The North Face Blue Mountain: www.thenorthface.com

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Eco-Friendly Insulation

Eco-Friendly Insulation
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Heatseeker™ Eco is a high-performing insulation made of 100% recycled polyester fiber. Highly compressible with a great warmth-to-weight ratio, it’s extremely resilient, water repellent, and hypo-allergenic.
Heatseeker™ Eco is a high-performing insulation made of 100% recycled polyester fiber. Highly compressible with a great warmth-to-weight ratio, it’s extremely resilient, water repellent, and hypo-allergenic.
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All-Conditions Comfort

All-Conditions Comfort
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Not only is the outer fabric waterproof/ breathable and seam-sealed, the Heatseeker Eco insulation is also water-repellent and peforms well in cold and wet conditions.
Not only is the outer fabric waterproof/ breathable and seam-sealed, the Heatseeker Eco insulation is also water-repellent and peforms well in cold and wet conditions.
95/100
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Daehlie North Jacket

The North Jacket is a hooded, windproof, XC-friendly softshell meant for moderate-intensity training. The Bionic Finish Eco® technology on the fabric surface ensures that light rain and sleet run off. Mesh panels below arms and on back provide ventilation and mobility. The jacket has a higher neck than average and a lightweight sretchy hood with brushed interior that provides good insulation during high-output missions. We’ve used the North Jacket on its own (with a Merino layer underneath) when we’re working really hard, or under an insulative layer in cold conditions. www.mec.ca

Daehlie North Jacket mens nordic skiing
Photo: Daehlie

Strategic Stretch Panels

Strategic Stretch Panels
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With elastane blended into strategically placed panels where you really need them–hood, upper back, underarm/arm–the North Jacket will move when you do.
With elastane blended into strategically placed panels where you really need them–hood, upper back, underarm/arm–the North Jacket will move when you do.
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Eco-Friendly Water Repellency

Eco-Friendly Water Repellency
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Bionic Finish Eco® is Mother Nature’s work reproduced on textiles and apparel to protect us from water. Bionic Finish Eco uses non-toxic dendrimers—molecules made of multi-functional branches that co-crystallize and self-organize into highly ordered, multi-component systems—to attach to the textile and embed fluorine-free water repellent performance.
Bionic Finish Eco® is Mother Nature’s work reproduced on textiles and apparel to protect us from water. Bionic Finish Eco uses non-toxic dendrimers—molecules made of multi-functional branches that co-crystallize and self-organize into highly ordered, multi-component systems—to attach to the textile and embed fluorine-free water repellent performance.
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Wildhorn Delano X2

The Delano X2 is Wildhorn’s updated snowshoe, boasting a cold-resistant and ultralight thermoplastic front decking, and overall increased surface area for added flotation. The 7075 aluminum alloy frame and electroplated steel crampon offer a good weight-to-strength ratio. The quick-cinch bindings are a breeze to tighten and loosen with easy single-pulls and the self-locking heel strap is very effective. Some snowshoe heel straps are a hassle and can loosen during use but this very secure and quick system is the Delano X2’s standout feature. www.wildhornoutfitters.com

Wildhorn Delano X2 snowshoes
photo: Wildhorn

‘Lock and Load' Bindings

‘Lock and Load' Bindings
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The combo of the self-locking heel strap and the quick-cinch tighten/loosen pull system for the two forefoot straps add up to a very secure and easy-to-handle binding that you won’t have to fuss over. No more cold hands while tending to your binding—you can adjust the Delano X2 with your gloves on.
The combo of the self-locking heel strap and the quick-cinch tighten/loosen pull system for the two forefoot straps add up to a very secure and easy-to-handle binding that you won’t have to fuss over. No more cold hands while tending to your binding—you can adjust the Delano X2 with your gloves on.
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Snowshoe Value

Snowshoe Value
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For this price you won’t find a better light-duty ‘shoe.
For this price you won’t find a better light-duty ‘shoe.
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