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Gore-Tex Shakedry Technology: Review and Performance

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Gore-Tex Shakedry Technology: Review and Performance

In several of our past reviews, selections and comparisons we have taken a look at Gore-Tex® quite in-depth and have judged its performance and compared it to other fabric technologies that are expected to perform similarly to it.

Until now, few fabric technologies manage to keep up with Gore-Tex, let alone surpass it when it comes to water-resistance and, most importantly, breathability.

In today’s review article we’ll take a look at a specific technology, Gore-Tex Shakedry™, and see it’s characteristics and what is it that makes it so interesting.

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14 Canadian Winter Jackets Brands to Try This Year

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14 Canadian Winter Jackets Brands to Try This Year

In the world of outdoor clothing, apart from Scandinavian-based countries, Canada also holds one of the top places for their winter outerwear. There should be no surprise in that, considering that the country goes through incredibly harsh winters each year, thus making the need for warm and cozy winter jackets a priority.

A while back we scoured through some European countries that design outdoor wear, mainly with a focus on sports-related clothing, and now it is time to look across the ocean at some of the top Canadian brands for winter jackets that you definitely should give a go this year.

We are facing quite low temperatures this winter season, and you are still on time to purchase a warm winter jacket to get you through the remaining months of the season.

For this selection, we have picked 14 Canadian brands that design and market some of the best winter jackets for you to try out.

Most of these brands are not solely based in Canada, but their production is also done in the country, which almost guarantees a higher quality product and it also lessens the environmental impact.

Let’s take a look!

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The North Face vs Patagonia: Which Brand is Better?

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The North Face vs Patagonia: Which Brand is Better?

The battle between outdoor clothing brands continues over here on our site and today it’s time to look at two of the most popular ones: The North Face vs. Patagonia.

These brands have been around for quite some time and are often the top choice of many avid outdoor lovers. They are renowned for making some of the best outdoor clothing, especially jackets, with many options available, which are stylish and functional.

While they appear to be quite similar in regards to their product range and designs, there are some key differences between the two when it comes to the materials they choose and their business practice.

We will discuss this more in depth in this comparison, so let’s get started.

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Best Canada Goose Alternatives in 2020: 7 Cheaper Jackets Reviewed

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Best Canada Goose Alternatives in 2020: 7 Cheaper Jackets Reviewed

High-end brands are always sought after by everyone. We look for discounts and sales in order to get the best deal possible.

While some might argue that a high quality jacket should be taken at its price, not everyone can afford to buy the jacket they want.

We have looked at some interesting jackets in several of articles, which were alternatives to certain brands’ jackets, at a much cheaper price, of course.

Today we will do the same by going through 7 cheaper alternatives to Canada Goose.

Canada Goose is a very well-known company and they manufacture outdoor clothing of incredible quality, which makes it harder to find alternatives that compare to their products’ performance.

That didn’t stop us from looking for them, anyway, and we did manage to find some alternatives that you will really enjoy.

These are also by well-known brands, but at a more affordable price. This way, you can have more options and make a better decision when purchasing. Below you will find our 7 recommendations.

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Canada Goose vs Moncler: Which Brand is Better?

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Canada Goose vs Moncler: Which Brand is Better?

On today’s brand comparison we will be taking a look at two of the most expensive jacket brands on the market: Canada Goose vs. Moncler.

We have compared Canada Goose to some other brands previously, including Jack Wolfskin and Triple F.A.T. Goose, where we took a look at each brand separately and then went on to see which one would be the better option of the two.

In this comparison, we will be doing the very same thing, while going a bit more in-depth to see how they compare to each other.

Let’s get started without any further ado!

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Ski Jacket vs Snowboard Jacket: What’s The Difference?

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Ski Jacket vs Snowboard Jacket: What's The Difference?

Those who enjoy the outdoors year round, regardless of weather and temperature changes, know too well the importance of having the right clothes. Layering up with several clothes is an essential step when spending time out in nature, especially during the winter months, but not just any type of fabric, shirt or jacket will do.

That is why winter jackets come in a variety of options and designs. No two jackets perform or wear alike, even within the same brand, so it is really important to determine beforehand what you are looking for and then move on to finding the right jacket for you.

When we mention outdoor activities in winter, right away snow sports come into mind. Skiing and snowboarding are not solely practiced by professionals who spend years perfecting their performance in these activities, but amateurs who enjoy playing in the snow choose to spend their winter holidays up in the mountains skiing the day away.

In several previous selections and reviews of ours we have looked at numerous jackets that can be worn in different activities, including skiing or snowboarding.

But today it’s time to focus specifically on these two sports and learn more about the jackets that are best suited for them.

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Columbia Thermal Coil Technology Review: Does It Really Work?

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Columbia Thermal Coil Technology Review: Does It Really Work?

Fabric technologies have now become a recurrent featuring in our comparison reviews, typically put against Gore-Tex, which is regarded as the top fabric technology in the market.

A technology that we have yet to see in any of our reviews, selections or comparisons is the Thermal Coil technology by Columbia Sportswear.

Columbia is an American brand that was established in 1938 and is one of the most renowned brands currently on the market of outdoor sportswear. They are very well-known for their affordable prices and quality products, in particular the jacket designs. You can find several recommendations on our site.

This is a brand that we have featured extensively in our selections and have also reviewed the OutDry technology that the brand uses in many of its products, as well as Omni-Tech, a technology developed by the brand itself. They are also renowned for other technologies, which include the Omni-Heat and Omni-Shield ones.

As we mentioned before, and as the title indicates, our focus today is on the Thermal Coil technology, one of the brand’s older technologies.

We will be looking at its features and how it works as a technology and we will also quickly take a look at how it compares to the other technologies that Columbia uses in their products.

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