Your “go-to” pieces of gear in any genre—jackets, socks, shorts, tops—hold a special place in that pile on the floor. You know you can grab them in a hurry when the call comes to head for the hills, not worrying about whether they’ll be right for the various weather conditions you’ll pass through. You know [...]
About a month ago I garnered the 2010 women’s Helium Jacket (a shell) from Outdoor Research. I was desperate to find a waterproof shell that I could take on spring mountain bike rides. The weather is incredibly schizo this time of year, so having a waterproof, lightweight shell is must in your [...]