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trails, ski hills, and sidewalks—nowhere is safe from the newest breeds of insulated jackets.
GoreTex
In the winter I've been using the GoreTex Next-To-Skin (N2S) technology which is great when the temperatures are above 20 to 30 F (depending on wind). But below that, I need more layers and my clothes get sweat soaked and then I get chilled down if I slow down or stop.
How can I not end up with 5 pounds of sweat in my clothes when it's 10 degrees out ?
Thanks !
The Boa Revolution
Boa’s quick-lace system is incredibly popular on high-end snowboard boots. Can the technology make our running shoes better, too?
Employee Gear Closet
He snowboards, he camps, and when you place an order, he runs the show.
Outdoor Brands That Give Back to Their Community
Feel good about the gear you purchase— part of your cash could be helping to save the world.
Waterproof Breathable Explained
We’ve come a long way since yellow rubber and Wellies. Manufacturers love to tout fancy waterproof/breathable statistics. But do their ratings have to do with hiking in the rain?
The Itch vs. The Funk
Synthetic and merino wool face off in a base layer battle royale.
Employee Gear Closet - Backcountry.com
Since the employees at Backcountry.com have the unique opportunity to use all sorts of bomber gear, we asked them for some can’t lose favorites. Some of our employees listed their favorite gear to date and named a few things they’re stoked on for this spring. This is smattering of what they came up with.
Dads and Grads
Your dad doesn’t need another set of barbecue tools any more than you need his forced thank yous, and your grad will “accidentally forget” that address book/planner the second she moves away from campus. Don’t stress—we’ve prepared a list of gifts that your dad or grad will dig.
Earth to Oakley
Backcountry.com Exclusive: A rare look inside Oakley’s Inter-Planetary
Green Gearhead
Want to make your purchases more environmentally conscious? We lay out a few questions to ask before buying a new piece of gear, and highlight companies who take responsibility for the environmental cost of their products
Crags and Caramel Macchiatos: The Backcountry.com Crapalog
Do couples wearing matching performance fleece jackets give you the warm-and-fuzzies? Do you enjoy a non-fat, no-foam vanilla latte while you hike? Then you’ll love our latest “outdoor” catalog.
Backcountry’s Ten Top 10
We put together ten—count ’em ten—Top 10 lists about Backcountry.com. These range from ten of the strangest things we sell to the top reasons to work here to the funniest bumper stickers to the best employee mustaches. Enjoy.
Backcountry Does Halloween
How do you come up with a cred-worthy Halloween costume without neglecting new snow or ditching out on the last desert camping trips? Use your gear. We came up with some costumes that’ll help get your idea-wheel reeling.
Norrøna: Backcountry goes Norwegian
At Backcountry, we spend so much time looking for the best gear on the planet, it’s hard not to geek-out when we find it. Recently, our eyes locked on a little brand called Norrøna. We’ve been grinning ever since.
GORE-TEX® Technology: The Dry Truth
If you’re looking to stay comfortable amidst gale-force winds and torrential precipitation—skip the cold torture and opt for the brand with the waterproof breathable guarantee.
April Showers: Buy the Right Rain Gear
Rain gear has come a long way since the yellow plastic parkas of our youth. Today there’s a huge array of waterproof clothing, with a corresponding list of specific functions and forms longer than an Indian monsoon: ultralight pullovers that pack down tiny for the fast-and-light purist, stretchy pieces with venting options for aerobic freaks, and strong and sturdy shells built to last you years.