9 Mountaineering Shoes & Boots Brands for Outdoor Adventures

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Mountaineering Shoes and Boots Brands for Outdoor Adventures

After our selection of mountaineering jackets and clothing brands that we did a few days ago, we’ll continue with footwear companies that make boots and shoes for mountaineering.

After all, we have to complete our outfit before we begin our next adventure in the mountains right?

Mountain trails have all kinds of terrains, from beginner-level to the most difficult ones. No matter the trail, one thing is for sure – you need a good pair of boots, to protect your feet and reduce fatigue at the same time.

The brands that we’ll see below have all the footwear options you may need, so you’ll surely find the design that’s right for you.

Also, these companies are based in different countries, Germany, Italy, France, and the USA, even though many of them are global brands. So, you’ll not only find many of them in your country, but you’ll also be able to compare their different styles and designs.

Let’s get started!

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Gore-Tex vs Dermizax Fabric Technology: Which is Better?

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Gore-Tex vs Dermizax Fabric Technology: Which is Better

In today’s article, we’ll return to fabric technologies again with another comparison of two famous names in the outdoor sector.

Fabric technologies have revolutionized the outdoor market since the first years of their development because they made possible the creation of synthetic membranes that could have exactly the desired features.

By “playing” with the levels of waterproofness, breathability, and windproofness the various companies started to create hi-tech fabrics that catered to specific outdoor activities.

For example, for hiking in rainy conditions you need a waterproof jacket, while for backpacking in summer your first priority will be the breathability of your clothes. Fabric technologies make all this possible.

So, as we said, today we’ll compare two fabric technologies, Gore-Tex® and Dermizax™. We’ll look at their features and see which would be the better choice and when.

Let’s begin!

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Is Helly Hansen Good for Cold Weather? (What We Think)

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Is Helly Hansen Good for Cold Weather

With winter approaching here in the Northern Hemisphere we need to cover up to protect ourselves from the bitter cold days.

And here come in our help the many outdoor brands that we cover on this website. Yes, many of them are more for outdoor activities and you can see them more like “sporty” brands.

But they also offer good, warm clothing items that you can wear casually in your day-to-day life, for going to work, etc.

Such is the case of Helly Hansen, a Norwegian brand founded in 1877 by sea captain Helly Juell Hansen to create protective clothes for sailors.

Now the brand makes clothes and equipment for sailing, skiing, and mountaineering, but with an extensive selection of casual wear.

Today we’ll look at its winter clothing to understand if Helly Hansen is any good for cold weather.

Short answer: Yes, it’s good!

Let’s begin.

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9 Mountaineering Jacket & Clothing Brands: Our Favorites

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Mountaineering Jacket and Clothing Brands

One of the most important pieces of outdoor gear is surely the jacket. When you’re up there in the mountains, hiking or camping, the weather can become really unpredictable.

So a good idea is to always bring a jacket with you, even if you’re out in nature only in the summer months. The jacket in this case can be a light one, but it will protect you against those short summer rains.

And where can I find a good mountaineering jacket? – you’ll probably ask. Well, today we have an article just for you.

We’ve researched and selected 9 of the best brands for not only jackets but also mountaineering clothing in general.

If you’re an expert in outdoor activities, you probably know the majority of these companies, but we’re sure in this list you’ll find one or two of them that you’ve never tried.

Let’s take a look!

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8 Jacket & Clothing Brands like Mackage: Top Alternatives

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8 Jacket & Clothing Brands like Mackage: Top Alternatives

Mackage is a famous brand for winter garments and jackets and its history begins in 1999 when Eran Elfassy founded the company.

Just a few years later Mackage began to see high success and one of its strengths has always been the union between the practical aspect and the search for original elements, which can make a difference.

The company is also famous for its search for high-quality materials that can guarantee durability, sustainability, and an excellent level of waterproofing and protection from cold weather.

But what if there were other brands with these characteristics? Wouldn’t it be great to have more jackets and clothing options for this winter?

We did the research and found 8 brands that are similar to Mackage when it comes to cold-weather, fashionable outerwear.

Let’s find out who they are!

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Vibram® XS TREK vs MEGAGRIP: Differences and Comparison

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vibram xs trek vs megagrip soles

We have discussed Vibram rubber soles on different occasions here on our website.

Briefly, the brand was founded in 1937 in Northern Italy by Vitale Bramani who invented the first rubber lug soles.

These soles were used first in mountaineering boots and today the company has become famous worldwide with many footwear and outdoor brands using their outsoles for their shoes.

We have previously talked about the different types of Vibram soles. In this article, we’ll focus on two particular types of their sole compounds: the XS TREK and the MEGAGRIP.

We’ll show you their main differences and compare them. So, let’s get started!

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10 Outdoor Brands like Helly Hansen that We Love

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10 Outdoor Brands like Helly Hansen that We Love

Are you ready for a new “brands like…” article? If you’ve followed us for some time, you probably know that in these types of articles we take a popular outdoor brand and try to provide you with several similar brands.

This way you get to know more outdoor companies and have more outdoor equipment options for your adventures.

Today, we’ll take a look at 10 brands that are similar to Helly Hansen. The Norwegian brand, founded by sea captain Helly Juell Hansen has come a long way since its beginnings in 1877.

After focusing on sailing gear for some time, Helly Hansen has expanded over the years to skiing gear and outdoor clothing and equipment in general. Nowadays it’s an all-round company where you can find all you need for any outdoor activity.

But you probably know all this, right? So, let’s move on to the brands like Helly Hansen that we have picked for you!

We’ll start with the obvious The North Face, Patagonia, and Columbia Sportswear. After that, we’ll move to more “particular” brands like 66°North, Mammut, Bergans of Norway, etc.

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