The Rayzar Hat is an excellent headgear choice for aerobic activities in very cold conditions.
The weather in Maine this time of year is typically in the single digits during the day and most light hats intended for aerobic workout don’t hold enough heat for temperatures below 10 degrees. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the ‘Winter Clothing’ Category
In the world of outdoor recreation clothing, it’s not uncommon that the best performing clothes and gear are also an expensive choice. There are some items that this situation can’t be avoided; for example, we strongly recommend you do not buy a disounted, low quality water filter. ’nuff said.
But not all gear that will meet your needs well will be the most expensive choice. A good example of a good value in down jackets is the EMS Men’s Glacier Down Jacket from Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS). Read the rest of this entry »
Smartwool’s Lightweight Next-To-Skin Base Layers are a great solution for an all-conditions base clothing for winter outdoor recreation.
These base layer garments are made of 100 percent Merino wool, which is soft on your skin while the moisture-wicking properties help keep you dry in all weather conditions. With less moisture against your skin, dry means warmer, especially in extreme temperatures and winds.
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Winter hiking, trekking, snowshoeing, and nordic skiing is a Tale of Two Hats. When aerobic activity in the winter is involved, it takes two hats: one for traveling and one for taking a break. The traveling hat keeps you comfortable on the go while the taking a break that keeps you warm and dry at rest.
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For about a decade, there’s been a new class of clothing designed specifically to allow freedom of movement while maximizing breathability. The clothing industry calls these products “stretch -woven” (boring), but most folks call them soft shells. This kind of outer wear relies on flexible, durable materials such as Schoeller that are weather-proof, are highly breathable, and abrasive-resistant. Exactly the sort of performance for high-energy activities in cold weather!
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It’s a topic that most outdoor enthuiasts shy away from during apres events, but one most are intimately familiar with. Natural clothing materials like wool and cotton don’t retain odors, but are inferior to synthetic materials for durability and warmth when wet. Synthetic outdoor clothing lasts for years of heavy use, but after awhile begin to develop certain je ne sais qois pas odors that repeated washings don’t remove. How can you maintain your outdoor synthetic clothing so you don’t have to leave it in the woodshed at the end of a day?!
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Avid skiers and riders need to invest in a lot of different clothing to be ready for any winter conditions. As a result, there’s usually much more clothing than gear to store during the off-season: here are some tips on storing your winter recreation clothing for the summer:
In earlier post, fishing gloves were mentioned as an excellent choice for skiing in the rain. In response to a comment, the recommended gloves are specifically the Altas 490 GLOVE, PVC BLUE INSULATED and here’s a link to buy those gloves on-line.
Let’s face it, no one wakes up in the morning hoping for the opportunity to go out skiing and riding in the rain. Rain can actually create pretty good snow conditions, however, as it levels and softens the snow surface. The question is usually how long you can hang outside in the rain before becoming miserably wet. Solution? Don’t get miserably wet! Read the rest of this entry »
Hugh? you ask… Yes, now would be a great time to stock up on skiing and snowboarding clothes for next year. Ski shops want to get rid of their winter inventory at this time of year. Who really knows the difference between a 2006 ski sweater and a 2007 ski sweater? Go grab all of the closeout items now while the getting is still good and prices have started to drop.
You can always use more ski socks, right? Now is the time to stock up for next year! How about new equipment? Well, that can be a little trickier.
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