After almost getting frostbite on a climb of Aconcagua, Swamy Karnam knew there had to be a better layering system for use in cold environments that would give you easy access to inner layers for keeping your hands, camera, or water from freezing. The resulting Cozy Layers Passage System consists of four layers of upper-body apparel (base layer, fleece, down jacket, and shell) that work seamlessly together.
With their latest green initiative, Patagonia has turned to their namesake, in a move that…
During cold weather outdoor activities, wearing several well chosen layers of clothing is an important part of staying warm, so it is surprising that many of us women don't give a second thought to the type of sports bra we choose. As your innermost layer, your sports bra plays a crucial role in keeping you warm and comfortable while playing outdoors during the winter.
Over the years, I have a developed a pretty good personal layering system for ice climbing. My bottom half layers remain the same throughout the day, made up of my current favorite climbing pants and some sort of baselayer whose thickness depends on the weather. My top half usually consists of 4-6 layers, again depending on the temperature. These layers will be taken on and off at various stages throughout the day.
An environmental movement the Outdoor industry has long since embraced is reducing the amount of…
By Terry Doyle
I appear to have become the "underwear guy" for The GearCaster. First it was Saxx, and now it's Boxer Briefs from the Polarmax AYG 365 collection. I am ok with this title, however, as wearing the right underwear can easily make or break your enjoyment in the outdoors.
