Terrain choices and weather patterns shift daily, and your layers need to adapt. The Arc’teryx Rush jacket and pants are the GORE-TEX shells purpose-built for all things backcountry. Made with full weather protection and dedicated touring wear in mind, they let you adapt to whatever the day brings over long tours, storm days and spring missions alike. Arc’teryx Rush Jacket… Read More
PFC-Free GORE-TEX GORE-TEX has been setting the standard for waterproof, breathable outerwear for more than 30 years. Now, they’re shaping the future of waterproof, breathable outerwear, and it’s PFC-free. The GORE-TEX fabrics we all know feature a combination of materials laminated to a thin membrane called ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) — read more about the different types of GORE-TEX. PTFE is… Read More
GORE-TEX 101 GORE-TEX is synonymous with reliable storm protection. Gore pioneered the waterproof, breathable membrane technology that dominates the outerwear we all use, but understanding all of the Gore options takes some research. How much do you know about the different types of GORE-TEX? Read on to learn the details about 2L GORE-TEX, 3L GORE-TEX, 2.5L GORE-TEX and Infinium constructions,… Read More
The Dynafit Patrol Jacket is a lightweight, minimalist shell designed for all-weather touring using GORE-TEX Active 3-layer fabric. As a longtime softshell jacket convert, it’s the rare day that I seek the protection of a waterproof, breathable jacket, but the Dynafit Patrol Jacket is noticeably light. In fact, it weighs a mere 340 grams. It’s also relatively soft and comfortable… Read More
