On a warm day of snowshoeing the Brooks Range Mountaineering Isto jacket is an “A” game choice for any snowshoer. It’s a softshell that features a breathable four-way stretch fabric, so it moves when you move… and quite effectively when … Continue reading →

I have a problem with underfilled down jackets.

Sure, they’re easier to slip on than their overstuffed cousins. And, sure, they look a little more “normal” when worn around town with a pair of jeans. But, for me, the trade-offs … Continue reading →

If an Icebreaker 260 Realfleece Sierra Hood was a car, it would be a Maserati: technically perfect, performance to the nth-degree, tailored for the comfort of its owner, but with a cost more like a Mustang Boss. Unlike any hot … Continue reading →

For years now, The North Face Denali Jacket has been a popular choice among outdoor enthusiasts and people who want to own a warm fleece jacket to wear when the temperatures drop.  It seems to be a rite of passage … Continue reading →

Want to get more out of each workout? Have you ever considered using a weighted vest to give your workout a wow factor? Or how using a weighted vest could help improve your longevity out on the trail? It’s never … Continue reading →

No, you don’t always need down. And for that matter, you don’t always want down. For the enthusiastic snowshoer who wants to get out in the snow in the early season or stay out well into the spring, conditions might … Continue reading →

Take it from a woman’s first-hand experience on the snowy trails, the Patagonia Ultralight Hoody lives up to its name.  While it is ultra light, it’s a non-bulky “puffy” jacket that’s not so puffy, which is a nice change of … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since Snowshoe Magazine has reviewed anything with the Patagonia brand attached to it, and doing so is considered a huge step for our matured gear review process – refined throughout our eight-year history. While most of our … Continue reading →