I just received the Joey Jacket, with the goal of helping me travel lighter. I was also thrilled to discover that it’s the perfect jacket for when I’m home in » Read More
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January 10, 2017
So the holidays have left the building and a new year’s underway. No time like the present to get outdoors and work off a few of those holiday meals. We’ve » Read More
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November 18, 2016
Seattle, Washington-based Outdoor Research was born out of a need for durable, adventure gear. Founder Ron Gregg built his company on the idea that life is an adventure — having » Read More
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October 31, 2016
The Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody is a super soft, cozy, hip-length jacket that I’ve gotten to love zipping up on chilly autumn mornings and breezy evenings. When the jacket arrived » Read More
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April 28, 2016
Think Fjällräven in Vancouver (and likely in many other North American cities) and the ubiquitous Kånken comes to mind, yet there’s so much more to the well-loved Swedish brand than » Read More
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April 25, 2016
Around Southern BC, we’re finally seeing double-digit temperatures Celsius and starting to swap out the parkas and boots for lighter layers. I’ve been a fan of Helly Hansen tights for » Read More
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February 16, 2016
We’re deep into winter season and Vancouver’s local ski resorts have had some pretty good snow dumps already. Getting out in the snow should be fun, not a struggle to » Read More
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September 29, 2015
I packed my Canada Goose Hybridge Lite Hoody and recently took it to Winnipeg, returning it home so to speak — the lightweight, technical down shell is manufactured in Winnipeg. » Read More
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January 9, 2015
I’d been curious about BOGS’ colourful boot range for some time now. Their boots are purposefully designed to get wet while keeping your feet dry. Now that we’re in full » Read More
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December 29, 2014
Patagonia’s recently opened a 3,500-square-foot store in Vancouver’s Kitsilano, on West 4th Avenue aka outerwear heaven. They’ve got great company on that shopping street along with North Face, Icebreaker, and » Read More
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September 11, 2014
I’ve been looking for a comfortable, breathable softshell for Vancouver’s upcoming rainy/cool season, and found my answer in the Arc’teryx Gamma MX jacket. I recently wore it on a few » Read More
