7 Best The North Face Vests for this Autumn, Men & Women

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7 Best The North Face Vests for this Autumn, Men & Women

Vest jackets have been around for a very long time and while many people wear them as a fashion choice, they do actually have a proper protective function, which is that of keeping the core warm.

The core of the body, that is the trunk of our upper body, is very susceptible to the cold and while the extremities cool down in order to maintain the warmth of the core, hypothermia slowly sets in. For this reason, especially in very harsh temperatures, vest jackets are an important layer in providing warmth and protection.

Besides, vests are not as restrictive as a typical jacket, and are also more breathable due to not being completely closed by sleeves, making them a necessary addition to any wardrobe, but especially so for people on the move and those who spend time outdoors year round.

In today’s selection we have included 7 vest jackets for men and women by The North Face, so let’s get right into it.

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Jack Wolfskin vs Canada Goose: Which Brand Is Better?

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Jack Wolfskin vs Canada Goose: Which Brand Is Better

We have done it all when it comes to comparisons. Be it jackets, fabric technologies, materials and even brands, all grounds have been covered in our comparison reviews.

It has been a while since our last brand comparison, so we are back at it again today.

We will take a look at Jack Wolfskin and Canada Goose to see how they compare to each other in quality, materials used and price, as well as quickly go through some of their most popular jacket designs.

Neither of these brands are newcomers as their jackets have been included in many of our selections, reviews and comparisons.

Without any further ado let’s get right into it.

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H2No vs Gore-Tex® Technology: Which is Better?

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H2No vs Gore-Tex® Technology: Which One Is Better?

Fabric technologies have been around for decades now, with Gore-Tex® being one of the earliest options to have been created.

Considered to be the staple of the fabric technology industry, we have, for weeks now, been comparing Gore-Tex® to other waterproof and breathable membranes, in order to get to know the options available and ultimately decide which ones are the best.

So far we have looked at a variety of not only fabric technologies but fabric binding technologies too, such as OutDry.

Today it’s time for another comparison, that between H2No and Gore-Tex®.

First, let’s get to know each one a little better and then dive right into the differences and how they compare to each other.

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How To Wash a Fleece Jacket – A Useful Guide

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How To Wash a Fleece Jacket - A Useful Guide

Jackets are an essential part of everyone’s wardrobe. When the temperatures drop and weather quickly turns into rain and snow, only a jacket can manage to keep you warm, dry and comfortable in such conditions.

We have looked at hundreds of jackets here on our site, compiling selections, reviewing them and also comparing different ones with one goal in mind: to provide you with the best options available on the market.

Jackets are a necessity for the protection they provide, but they require our care in order to be in their best shape.

In the past guides and tutorials, we have looked into different jackets and how to best care for them, by learning how to thoroughly clean them at the comfort of our own homes, while saving money in the meantime.

This brings us to today’s tutorial, where we will learn how to properly look after a fleece jacket and why that is such an important thing to do.

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Gore-Tex vs eVent Technology: Which One Is Better?

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Gore-Tex vs eVent Technology: Which One Is Better?

The comparison between fabric technologies continues over here on our site. In the previous comparison we looked at Omni-Tech by Columbia and Gore-Tex, whereas this time we will be comparing Gore-Tex to eVent.

eVent was featured in one of our past selections on Gore-Tex alternatives and it is considered by many people to be the closest thing to Gore-Tex in terms of performance.

For this reason, we will be taking a more detailed look at the matter of which one of these two fabric technologies is the better one and see how they measure up to each other.

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6 eVent Waterproof Jackets for Your Favorite Sport

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6 eVent Waterproof Jackets for Your Favorite Sport

Partaking in outdoor activities is always fun and for some people it’s a way of getting the most out of life. Those who love being out in nature and going on outdoor adventures know too well that what you are wearing will make or break the experience.

Jackets are a must for any sportswoman or sportsman, despite the season, but especially so during autumn and winter, when temperatures drop and the weather gets a little unpredictable. The best way to stay protected under those conditions is having a waterproof jacket, but not just any waterproof jacket. A breathable one is a must.

This brings us to eVent jackets, which are waterproof, windproof and highly breathable, due to DirectVenting™.

eVent is a fabric technology, which is made of ePTFE as the main material, which then is bonded to other fabrics in order to create a multitude of options for different purpose. These fabrics are not just used for jackets, but other outdoor clothing and shoes as well.

We recently took a look at how eVent fabrics compare to the staple of quality waterproof fabric technology, Gore-Tex, which we have frequently included in our selections, reviews and comparisons.

We recommend you check that out to get a more in-depth understanding of how eVent works and why it is considered to be the closest alternative to Gore-Tex, while some would even argue that it is the better of the two in terms of breathability.

But what you are here for is the jackets we have picked, so let’s get right into it.

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Columbia Omni-Tech vs Gore-Tex Technology: Which One Is Better?

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Columbia Omni-Tech vs Gore-Tex Technology: Which One Is Better?

We are on the topic of fabric technologies, once again. Learning more about fabric technologies is an important step in better understanding how a jacket will perform.

It’s also useful knowledge when it comes to buying a new jacket, as you will know exactly what to look for, by knowing what you expect from your jacket and what fabric fulfills your requirements best.

In our previous comparisons on different fabric technologies, Gore-Tex® has been used as the point of reference, to which we compared the newcomer fabrics.

In this comparison, we will do the same thing, by comparing Gore-Tex® to Omni-Tech™.

The main purpose of these comparisons is to help you get a better understanding of what the technicalities mean and how the fabrics actually measure up to each other, the end point of which being to determine which would be the better option.

We chose Omni-Tech™ as it is considered a good alternative to Gore-Tex®, especially so for its price. If there is one thing Gore-Tex has, that all other fabric technologies beat, is its price, which is why a lot of people shy away from jackets made of it.

So what’s one to do if a quality jacket that withstands weather conditions, but can also breathe, is required? Turn to alternatives, of course.

Let’s take a look.

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