While synthetic insulated jackets have been used as an alternative to down in hiking jackets and sleeping bags for many years, synthetic insulation has long failed to hold a candle to down. High ...

Of all the wonderful gear lining the shelves of outdoor gear stores, the big, insulated winter jackets are arguably the most exciting to check out. Sporting thick baffles, myriad features, and often ...

Having taught snowboarding and spent a winter in Quebec where temperatures often dropped to -40C, I’ve learned what really matters in ski and snowboard jackets. If you want practical advice on picking ...