Showers Pass gets commuting. Known for producing gear that makes wet weather bike rides bearable, their line of jackets, pants and accessories is time and torture tested the best way possible – by using it. Based out of rainy Portland, the only way to keep riding year round is to harden the f-up and dress for the occasion. Commuting […]
Review: Stio Men’s Azura Insulated Vest
Although it’s my second year back as a resident in the Pacific Northwest, my efforts to stay on track as a regular bike commuter has meant expanding my selection of cold weather gear. The Azura insulated vest from Wyoming outdoor brand Stio has been a staple of day to day life since acquiring it from […]
Showers Pass Hi-Vis Torch Jacket
The Showers Pass Hi-Vis Elite and Torch Jackets take commuter visibility to the next level. Pairing uber-reflective fabric with high-vis neon green panels and adding integrated LED lights, this is quite possibly the most high performance commuter jacket available. I never thought I’d be looking at adding a neon green jacket to my arsenal of gear, but lately high […]
Review: IXS Sinister 3.5 BC Jacket
Riding year-round in the northwest requires gear capable of handing a variety of conditions. Sometimes it’s wet, sometimes it’s cold, and often it’s a bit of both. And that is just at the start of the ride. It’s easy enough to stack on layers; the biggest challenge is managing moisture once we’re moving, a task the […]
Bermstyle + Betabrand: The Smuggler’s Jacket now in Crowdfunding
Technical outdoor apparel meets sci-fi influenced street wear with the Smuggler’s Jacket — a homage to our favorite space rogue. Designed by yours truly, I wanted a jacket with a moto-inspired cut aimed at adventuring anywhere, whether it’s hikes in the mountains to a daily commute on the bike — while still oozing of style.
Marmot Variant Jacket
Insulated jackets and vests used to make you look like a bloated snowman. These days materials have evolved, resulting in garments that retain heat while displacing moisture all while offering an improved aesthetic. The unique hybrid design of the Variant Jacket from Marmot drew me to it; part puffy jacket and part active wear piece, it boasts […]