The Showers Pass EcoLyte Elite Jacket is a lightweight packable shell designed with performance features and packability. In addition, sustainability was a design factor, with the goal of minimizing its environmental impact in production. Many of the rain jackets available today utilize durable, water-repellant coatings imbued with chemicals that have been linked to cancer and […]
Review: Showers Pass Timberline Jacket + Timberline Pants First Look
Showers Pass recently introduced the Men’s and Women’s Timberline Collection, a multi-sport rain collection featuring a mens and women’s jacket and pants. As part of their efforts to focus on sustainably manufactured apparel, the Timberline Jacket and pants use a Biosource nylon face fabric and recycled polyester lining. In addition, the garments utilize eco-friendly dyes […]
Review: PNW Components Lander Jacket
Every mountain biker in the Pacific Northwest should at least own one hardshell jacket and one softshell jacket to handle wet weather conditions. PNW Components recently dropped a collection of technical apparel with the Lander Jacket stepping in as a contender for your next softshell jacket. Not only does it feature a strong mix of […]
Showers Pass Cloudburst Jacket Review
The Cloudburst Jacket from Showers Pass is the first running-specific rain jacket from the Portland brand best known for cycling commuter wear. Showers Pass dispatched a matching set of the men’s and women’s models for team Bermstyle to try, and of course, being cyclists first and foremost, we wore them on our next outing and […]
Review: Leatt DBX 2.0 Jacket
A lightweight, four-way stretch jacket is ideal for the majority of the riding season; Leatt’s DBX 2.0 Jacket has been a favorite, with a fit that’s dialed for mountain bike trail riding. Able to fold into its own pocket in order to easily stow it on the trail, it’s easy to carry for the height […]
Chrome Elston Packable Windshell
Chrome’s Elston Packable Windshell might just be that perfect packable windbreaker hoodie you’ve been looking for.
Review: Pearl Izumi MTB WRX Jacket
With fall officially here, it’s officially time to dig out the outerwear and prepare for cooler weather. The Pearl Izumi MTB WRX Jacket is a wind and water-resistant packable shell well suited for fall weather, and its wide range of temperatures. More robust than a lightweight, flimsy windbreaker, the WRX jacket is capable of keeping […]
Review: BLACKYAK Women’s Nelore Jacket
Always on the lookout for that perfect lightweight packable puffy jacket, when we discovered the BLACKYAK Women’s Nelore Jacket, I was obsessed with acquiring one to try. Founded in Seoul, Korea in 1973, BLACKYAK makes high-quality technical gear for mountaineering expeditions, along with other outdoor activities. BLACKYAK practically owns the outdoor space in South Korea; […]
Review: Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket & Shorts
2019 Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket and Shorts in the ink color. Leatt was founded as a brand offering innovative protective gear, and has since expanded their line with soft goods and outerwear that continues to iterate and improve every season. I was lucky enough to receive a selection of the 2019 Fall DBX […]
First Rides: Pearl Izumi WRX Jacket and Summit AmFIB Lite Pant
I hate being cold, whether its on the bike or on the couch. Winter is coming, and with days already short, our efforts have been to acclimate to darker and colder outlook. Lucky for me, reps for Pearl sent over the Summit AmFIB Pant, Pearl’s warmest MTB pant, with more ample time to prepare for […]
Review: Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket
The Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket struck my eye the first time I laid my eyes on it. Not only was it my favorite color, but Leatt has consistently put out solid gear that lives up to and surpasses expectations. Best known for being a leader in the protective gear industry, the Leatt product […]
Showers Pass Men’s Atlas Jacket
Showers Pass makes some damn fine rain gear. Not just for cyclists either. As noted in a previous post, I’ve been essentially living in their Refuge Jacket for the last few months, thanks to the deluge of never ending precipitation here in Portland. That is until I stopped by Showers Pass HQ to catch up […]