8 Scandinavian Jackets & Outdoor Gear Brands for the Cold Weather

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Best Scandinavian Jackets & Outdoor Gear Brands for Rain and Snow

Most of the readers are already acquainted with several Scandinavian brands and their jackets and outdoor gear, either by having read, heard, or even tried the products themselves.

It’s no news that these brands are some of the best out there, especially when it comes to winter gear. This might be related to the fact that they know quite well what truly harsh weather is.

The brands selected for this article are eight. They are popular and renowned for the high quality of their designs. As for style, the jackets for this selection are definitive eye-catchers, with different styles and lots of colors, because it is important to remain in style and look good even when the rain will not stop.

The jackets are for both men and women, with unisex selections as well, so let’s head right into it.

For each brand, we’ll start with some information and then we will continue with the product we have picked. Also, for some brands, we have compiled a section where we answer some questions asked by users online and offline.

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9 Icelandic Clothing Brands for your Outdoor Adventures

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9 Icelandic Clothing Brands for your Outdoor Adventures

Clothing for outdoor adventures is not hard to come by in this day and age. For those looking to shop locally, odds are that you will get your hands on a design that is just right for you, and if that doesn’t work out, online stores are there to save the day.

Because those of you coming to this selection are from across the globe, for some time now, we have been looking at several brands that make great quality outdoor clothing, at times focusing on a single brand, and other times focusing on brands from a particular country.

We have gone through a number of countries so far, including those of the Scandinavian peninsula, which are part of the Nordic countries, in which Iceland is a part of, too.

Iceland is a country with a rich history and some of the most impressive geological landscapes in the world. Active volcanoes, strong winds, and cold temperatures are just some of its characteristics, and with those come particular clothing requirements.

While Iceland brands have primarily been focused on providing quality winter designs that could withstand the harsh weather, some innovative and impressively stylish brands have emerged in the last few decades, too.

Today, we will be looking at 9 Icelandic brands that make great designs for both activewear, as well as for a casual day out.

Let’s take a look!

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L.L. Bean vs Patagonia: Which Brand is Better?

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L.L. Bean vs Patagonia: Which Brand is Better?

We are officially in Autumn, although you wouldn’t really be able to tell looking at the weather and the heat that persists. With the season upon us, we are now fully justified to discuss jackets.

Well, technically we will be discussing brands that make great jackets in today’s comparison.

As we have started to turn our focus to outdoor gear, too, in this comparison we will not include just jackets, as we have done in the past, but will look at some other best-selling products from the brands.

Both L.L. Bean and Patagonia have been previously featured in our work, and it is now time to see which one of the two would be the better choice for your next purchase.

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Osprey vs Gregory: Which Brand is Better?

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Osprey vs Gregory: Which Brand is Better?

We often discuss jackets or fabrics on our site, where we review, compare and learn more about the origins, purpose and use of these garments.

Having a good time outdoors is not solely dependent on where you are going or with whom. Weather plays a big role in how things will go and being well prepared is a must when out in nature.

Those who spend a good deal of their free time in the woods, mountains or hiking trails will tell you that quality clothing and gear are essential. You never know how the weather may change, especially during autumn and spring months, when it’s sunshine one minute and the next it’s heavy rainfall.

For this reason, jackets and other garments that are made to protect you against the elements, while also keeping you cool and dry on the inside are really important.

Clothes, however, are not the only thing you must consider for travel or any outdoor adventure. Backpacks are also very important.

While surely you can get away with a backpack that won’t withstand the elements or one that will last for years, having one of high quality is a really smart investment.

Name brands make great backpacks, namely Arc’teryx or The North Face, but there are in fact backpack-specific brands on the market, which specialize in designing different packs, rucksacks and all types of bags.

Today we will look at two of those brands, Osprey and Gregory.

Just a few days ago we looked at Osprey vs. Deuter and today we will do another comparison.

Let’s get started!

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How To Wash Arc’teryx Jackets and Outdoor Gear: A Practical Guide

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How To Wash Arc'teryx Jackets and Outdoor Gear: A Practical Guide

An important step in maintaining clothes or any other gear is that of keeping them clean. When it comes to clothes, this entails washing them depending on what the care label recommends.

Gear, on the other hand, vary. Some require washing, whereas others can be easily cleaned with a wipe down or brushing dirt off.

Because keeping clothes and gear clean is so essential in ensuring that they will last for a long time and look good, we have compiled several guides on this topic.

Typically we focus on certain jackets, such as down or polyester ones, but brand jackets and gear have also been part of our clean & maintenance guides.

Our topic for today, as the title indicates, is learning the best method to wash a jacket and other outdoor gear by Arc’teryx.

We discussed how to wash Patagonia jackets several months ago and recently also looked at the best steps to clean a backpack by The North Face, so today is time to look at Arc’teryx products.

We picked this brand for our guide as it is renowned for the high quality and performance of their designs, which means that it is all the more important to learn how to best care for your Arc’teryx product.

Let’s get started with the brand’s introduction first, and then get right down to the cleaning steps.

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Arc’teryx Coreloft™ vs PrimaLoft® Insulation: Comparison & Differences

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Arc'teryx Coreloft vs PrimaLoft Insulation: Comparison & Differences

Discussing insulation in the middle of August, we agree, is a bit of a downer, especially since all we can think about is the beach and the heat of summer.

However, learning about insulation and the different types that are part of our jackets is an important matter and there is no such thing as a bad time when it comes to getting new information.

We have discussed a number of insulators here on our site and have also compared some of them to each other, in order to determine which one fares better in the cold of winter.

Today, it is time to turn our attention to two types of insulators and learn about their characteristics, similarities and differences. We will be discussing Coreloft™ by Arc’teryx and PrimaLoft®.

We chose PrimaLoft® because it is regarded as being one of, if not, the best synthetic insulation there is.

This is not the first time PrimaLoft is put against another insulator of its kind, as we have compared it to Polartec® Alpha®, ThermoBall, Thinsulate and even natural Down.

As for the reason why we chose Coreloft™, well, it is made by Arc’teryx and it lives up to the brand’s reputation for high performance and high quality products.

Let’s get started!

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Osprey vs Deuter: Which Brand is Better?

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Osprey vs Deuter: Which Brand is Better?

Comparing brands that make some of the best jackets and outdoor gear has become a regular part of our work in this site.

We have looked at several ones that come up in searches and recommendations as “the best brand”, namely Arc’teryx, Patagonia, The North Face and many more.

Brand comparisons, we find, are a good way to learn about their history and then look at the differences between their manufacturing process, production philosophy and products.

Today we will continue with another brand comparison, however, the focus will not be on jackets this time, but on backpacks.

We have recently started to feature more backpack-related topics and discussions, such as washing a The North Face backpack, or how to wash a polyester one without damaging it and even compared backpacks to rucksacks to see if there are differences between the two.

In that comparison, we also mentioned several brands that make great backpacks, and both Osprey and Deuter made it into the list.

Which brings us to today’s comparison between the two.

Let’s get started!

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