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A stylish, hard-wearing, and versatile climbing pant built for the gym, crag, and café Overview The Mountain Hardwear AP Pant has earned a cult following among climbers, hikers, and outdoor commuters thanks to its durable cotton-nylon blend, stylish slim cut, and surprising range of motion. Designed to transition from crag to office to café, the…
Trail-tested versatility with urban utility—do these iconic pants still lead the pack? Overview The prAna Stretch Zion Pant has long been a staple for climbers, hikers, travelers, and anyone who lives an active life outdoors. Made from Stretch Zion™ performance fabric, these pants offer rugged durability, comfortable stretch, and a clever mix of technical features….
High-output insulation built for variable conditions—with Aetherm tech and alpine pedigree Overview The Mountain Equipment Oreus Jacket is a technical midlayer that blends synthetic insulation with a tailored alpine fit, built for cold and damp conditions where traditional down falls short. Featuring Aetherm™ Precision Insulation—ME’s latest in hybrid loft technology—and a windproof 100% recycled shell,…
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Hoody is a legendary ultralight down jacket, trusted by thru-hikers, climbers, and minimalist backpackers for over a decade. Weighing just under 9 ounces (approx. 255g), it’s one of the lightest fully featured down jackets on the market. With responsibly sourced 800-fill down, recycled fabrics, and a packable design, the Ghost…
The Rab Neutrino Pro Jacket is designed for serious winter conditions. Packed with 800-fill hydrophobic goose down and protected by a tough Pertex Quantum Pro shell, it delivers exceptional warmth and weather protection. Whether you’re ice climbing in Scotland, bivvying in the Alps, or shivering through basecamp mornings, this jacket is engineered to keep you…
Alpine warmth meets lightweight packability—Rab’s high-loft down jacket gets a polished performance update Overview The Rab Electron Pro Jacket is a high-performance alpine down jacket designed for climbers, mountaineers, and cold-weather adventurers who demand maximum warmth without excessive weight. With 800-fill hydrophobic goose down, Pertex® Quantum Pro outer fabric, and intelligent body-mapped baffles, it’s engineered…
For trail runners and fastpackers who chase pace and minimal weight across mountain terrain, waterproof layers often feel like necessary burdens. That’s where the Montane Minimus Nano Pull-On Jacket stands out. Designed to be one of the lightest waterproof shells available—with a weight hovering around 100 grams—it’s built for speed-focused outdoor users who need emergency…
Ultra-light and ultra-tough: Is this the ultimate waterproof shell for mountain runners? Overview The Inov-8 Stormshell is an elite-level waterproof running jacket crafted for trail runners, fell runners, and mountain athletes who demand total protection in the lightest form possible. At just 150–163g, it delivers 20,000 mm waterproofing, 20,000 g/m²/24hr breathability, and a packable profile…
