#rain-jacket

#rain-jacket

"Our heritage is rooted in building gear for people who live and thrive in the mountains, and that includes our own team. Many of us ride; our athletes ride. Mountain biking is part of our culture," Ashley Anson, VP Design at Arc'teryx, said.

The safari jacket owes much of its makeup to this lighter-weight cousin. Safari jackets were worn by troops in all the warm-weather colonial trips made by the turn of the (20th) century European powers.

This eye mask does a fairly good job of doing so, thanks to the thick, dark fabric and the large fit, which covers a good amount of surface area past your eyes. I also appreciate that you can tuck the eye mask back into the hood when not in use, so it looks like a regular hoodie while walking to and from the hotel.

There's something oddly satisfying about watching outdoor gear shed its bulk. We've seen tents collapse into impossibly small pouches and sleeping bags compress into cylinders the size of water bottles. Now, Camprit is applying that same minimalist philosophy to camp stoves with their TiStove, and the results are kind of brilliant. The concept is deceptively simple. Take five titanium pieces (two foldable legs and three cooking panels), make them pack completely flat, and keep the whole setup under 1.5 pounds.

On the outside is a wind- and wear-resistant knitted nylon/spandex/lycra layer, and on the inside is a soft, moisture-wicking acrylic/polyester layer. Lastly, a waterproof and breathable Artex membrane is sandwiched between, keeping your hands dry no matter what. I've worn these down to about 23°F in hail and winds hitting 50 miles per hour, and my hands were warm enough.

My first pair of Hunter rain boots actually came from my grandmother, who has an incredibly sharp eye for great shoes (and zero patience for flimsy ones). When I was a teenager, she bought me a pair of tall Hunters in a glossy light silver. They were practical, of course, but also strangely cool-metallic enough to feel a little dramatic, subtle enough to still work with everything in my wardrobe.

While the lake spares this area much of the bitter cold, temperatures regularly drop well below zero at night. We have weeks where daily highs are in the single digits Fahrenheit. If that sounds miserable to you its because you don't have the clothes to deal with it. In order to get outside and do anything in these conditions you need good gear.

While best known for its minimalist camping gear - the brand's instantly recognizable titanium mug is a mainstay in Pacific Northwest campsites and cramped Brooklyn apartments alike - Snow Peak's lineup of insulated, down-filled and fire-resistant styles is criminally underrated. With perfected silhouettes, low-key Japanese detailing and sparse styling, it's slightly different than you're used to, but all in service of a better (dressed) outdoor experience.

Arguably, the best feature of this jacket is its versatility. The Expedition Pack Down Hoodie wears wonderfully as a daily driver, is suitably rugged for outdoor pursuits, and is plenty sharp for a romantic date or a night out on the town. It's comfortable enough to join me for snowy sunrises over the ocean or walks along the marsh-yet still feels perfectly appropriate for something as mundane as taking out the trash.

in the Swiss backcountry. They're young men, both seemingly carefree and indestructible. During their run down the mountain, the pair notice an inn, remove their skis, and step inside for a drink and some apple strudel. There's an old stove throwing off heat; cigarette smoke wafts through the place. After Nick orders wine for both of them, he turns to George and says:

If anyone knows exactly what to wear to stay warm in cold weather, it's the people who live in these places. So I asked seven writers who reside in some of the coldest cities on Earth to recommend the gear they swear by. One writer in Mongolia wore a pair of foot warmers on a nine-day dog sledding adventure. Another in Winnipeg, Canada, shared a pair of gloves she's dubbed long johns for your fingers.

Packing for a truly freezing destination takes more than tossing a few sweaters into your bag-something I quickly learned in the Arctic Circle during polar night, when "daytime" is pitch-black and the temperatures regularly plunge well below zero. Growing up in New York winters, spending the last few snow seasons in the Rockies, and now logging weeks above the Arctic Circle has taught me one key lesson: staying warm in subzero temps is all about smart layers -not necessarily bulky expedition gear.

Prioritizing comfort while traveling doesn't mean wearing pajama pants to the airport. For many men who travel often, stylish, comfy travel pants are crucial-and the Lululemon ABC Pants are the perfect option, leaving travelers feeling relaxed while still looking fresh. Reviewers say they're the only pair of pants they want to pack for any kind of trip, in any climate. And, after testing a whopping 38 pairs of men's travel pants, we found these Lululemon pants the best of the bunch.

Our all-time favorite shirt jacket Pros The best unstructured fit Durable Cons An investment Alex Mill's work jacket is one of our most beloved, and we're counting it as a shirt jacket. Why shouldn't we? It's made with garment-dyed denim, the chore coat's signature front pockets and all the swag in the world. It's an excellent replacement for a blazer in a more-casual-than-business work environment. And we would knowit's an Esquire editor favorite.

Skiing here has given me ample opportunity to test the latest and greatest snow gear, including base layers. But after wearing dozens of thermals in all sorts of weather conditions on the mountain, I still reach for my Kari Traa Smekker top and bottoms over any other pair. Whether it's storm skiing on a powder day or cruising groomers under a bluebird sky, my Kari Traa base layers outperform the other brands by a landslide.