Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Most business that rely on winter are having a hard time this season. While resorts can make some snow, it’s not the same as having endless runs of deep powder. Board and ski companies are feeling the pain too – no sense buying new gear if there’s no snow. Clothing companies are faring a bit … Read more
Wool socks are worth their weight in gold on long hikes and cold days. But wool socks with a lifetime guarantee? Worth their weight in platinum. To someone that buys cotton socks in bulk at big box stores, expecting to have to replace them every few months, it may sound incredulous, but Darn Tough (www.darntough.com) … Read more
Although Icebreaker (www.icebreaker.com) makes excellent tops in all sorts of configurations, we’re going cover some of their pants, as well as shorts and even underwear, for men and women. For those not familiar, Icebreaker is one of a growing number of companies that seeks to find a balance between profits and sustainability. That entails ensuring … Read more
Twin Six (www.twinsix.com) is a small cycle wear company run by a couple of graphic designers that happen to be passionate about cycling. They’re also fed up with the industry’s notion that the only good design is garish colors and “look at me!” team kit. Rather than sticking with boringly predictable bold colors, they lean … Read more
Hats are more than just a fashion accessory. They can keep your head warm in the winter, and dry in the rain and snow. A good hat keeps the sun off your head, face, and neck, protecting from skin cancer and premature aging. Hats are handy for covering bald spots and bad hair days too. … Read more
We certainly love our technology, especially when it’s applied to performance textiles that allow us to do more while maintaining safe and comfortable body temperatures. Of course, one of the most advanced materials used in clothing today is not some synthetic created in a lab, it’s created on rugged hillsides in New Zealand and Australia. … Read more