Glove Review: Swany Toast 3N1
Intended Purpose: These women's mittens have the warmth of a mitt with the flexibility of a glove. The inner fleece glove is touch screen compatible and perfect for varying temperatures. Location: I wore these throughout most of the winter in the Pacific Northwest at Stevens Pass, WA, Mt Baker, WA, Revelstoke, BC and Thompson Pass, AK. Conditions: I used these mittens on many powder days in the Pacific Northwes...
Review: 686 Smarty Original Cargo Pants
Intended Purpose: A popular pant in the 686 line, the Smarty Original Cargo snowboard pants offer a pant with tons of pockets and layering that's highly waterproof and breathable. Fit: Definitely a more baggy fit on the original cargo pant but I like them a bit baggier and looser on the mountain. Appearance: In previous years I chose more bright colors but this year I ended up rocking the original cargo pan...
Review: Burton AK 2L Cyclic Jacket
Intended Purpose: The Burton AK 2L Cyclic Jacket delivers a lightweight shell with Gore-Tex to stay protected from the elements. Fit: The 2L Cyclic Jacket is designed to mimic the body's natural movements so it's not as loose fitting as other models in the Burton line. I found the fit fine if I didn't need any layering underneath but on the tight side if I did layer up on the colder days. I probably should have si...
Review: Bonfire Banked Fleece Jacket
Intended Purpose: The Bonfire Banked Fleece is essential for the mountains. The jacket is designed with a fleece lining for snowboarding (or around town) and an accented hood. It's a great collection for layering on the mountain during the cold winter or warm spring conditions. Fit: It was designed to be a layering piece in the Bonfire line so the fit hugs the body without being overly loose. It features a longer ...
Review: DC Amo Jacket
Intended Purpose: The DC Amo Jacket is an insulated snowboard jacket with 5k/5k and critically taped seams. It's a great option for drier snowboard climates while still protecting you from wind and snow conditions. Fit: The DC Amo comes in standard fit which I thought still offered a baggy loose fitting fit to the jacket. It was definitely a box fitting kind of shape but I liked that it fit my hips and curves....
Glove Review: POW Verlot GTX
Intended Purpose: Women's glove designed for cold weather days and guaranteed to keep you dry with Gore-Tex. Location: I wore these gloves at the SIA On-Snow in Winter Park and throughout most of the winter at Mammoth and June Mountain. Conditions: I used these gloves in very cold temperature days (-20 in Winter Park) and anytime it was snowing at Mammoth or June Mountain. They are meant for cold winter days so...
Review: 686 Smarty Original Cargo Pants
Intended Purpose: The Smarty Original Cargo snowboard pant started it all with the smarty series. Highly waterproof and breathable with a ton of pockets to store everything you need on the mountain. Fit: The original cargo pants have the baggy fit to them in usual 686 standard sizing. Baggier all around feel and super comfortable if you like baggy. Appearance: I really liked the bright cayan colorway on the...
Review: 686 Plexus Sonar Softshell Jacket
Intended Purpose: The 686 Plexus collection is all about the minimalist, lightweight, shell jackets that go above your standard shell jackets. The Sonar softshell jacket continues with the minimalist features in a shell jacket but also offers 15,000k waterproofing and 10,000gm breathability. Fit: The 686 Sonar continues with the 686 fit so it will run baggy on you. I like the fit of the 686 softshell jackets b...
A Review of my Outerwear Collection
I love outerwear and I usually keep most of my old outerwear...although I always try to pass on gear to friends that need it. Just in case someone forgets their outerwear or needs to borrow some, I have spare stuff in my closet. Today was the big tent sale in town so I managed to score a pair of black cargo snowboard pants by 686...my favorite outerwear company. I got them for $85 so I just had to share my good lu...
