Fjallraven Keb Jacket for Men – Review

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Fjallraven Keb Jacket Men Review

As unlikely as it is, sometimes it does rain in Summer. And more often than not, it catches everybody unprepared. The temperatures drop and tank tops don’t cut it. Not to mention that there isn’t light raining either, during this period.

Well, what do you do? All the jackets are stashed away and you’d be lucky to find where you last put the umbrella, two months ago. The thought of wearing a jacket in Summer sounds ridiculous, and you are not wrong.

Those into hiking, camping and who love to be outdoors for longer than the occasional jog, are the ones who need to be prepared for all scenarios. And yet, packing a jacket is not the first thing on the mind.

Luckily, we have once again gone on the lookout and yes, we did indeed find a brilliant jacket for rainy weather. And what’s best about it? You can wear it throughout the year.

This jacket is Keb, by Fjällräven, the Swedish brand whose products seem almost infallible. Time to take a good look at this jacket and you will see for yourself why we were so impressed by it.

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Jackets Wax: What Is It, How To and 5 Products Reviewed

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Jackets Wax: What Is It, How To and 5 Products Reviewed

A while ago, there was a fast-growing internet trend on waterproofing clothes and shoes. It consisted of using a typical house candle, that you would rub all over the fabric and then heat it up with a hairdryer. After it had set, then the job was done. This technique works beautifully with canvas and leather clothes, as well as shoes.

While it might sound as bogus and just a childish idea, there is some good basis for this trend. It is based on the professional waxing done to clothes, bags and shoes, which gives them a high water resistance and in some cases, even makes them completely waterproof.

That is what we will be looking into today: wax for clothes, specifically jackets. You will learn what kind of wax is used, a short journey through the history of it and of course, how to wax your own jackets at home.

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Waterproof vs Water Resistant vs Water Repellent Jackets: What’s the Difference?

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Waterproof vs Water Resistant vs Water Repellent Jackets Difference

When looking to purchase a new jacket, typically the most important thing to focus on is its water-resistance. With thousands of designs and types of jackets available online and in local stores, to say that it gets a bit confusing, is oversimplifying it.

We have been there, so we completely understand. Whether you are an active person throughout the year, a competitive athlete or would just like a good jacket for those pesky days, the water column in a jacket is of key importance.

What we will be looking at today is the difference between the three most popular terms used for jackets: Water-resistant vs Waterproof vs Water-repellent.

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8 Mammut Jackets to Try this Spring 2020, for Men and Women

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Mammut Jackets Spring 2020 Men and Women

Seasonal changes bring us to reviewing new brands and their products, which go accordingly with the weather in the upcoming months. Mammut is the brand we will be looking at today, and more specifically, eight of their best spring jackets.

This Swiss brand‘s history begins more than 150 years ago and today, they are well-established as an outdoor clothing brand, that manufactures only quality gear, with no excuses. Another interesting product they make, is rope, for mountain climbing, which has made them the most renowned supplier in the market.

We are big fans of jackets, though, so let’s get started.

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Columbia Women’s Lay D Down Ski Jacket – Review

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Columbia Womens Lay D Down Jacket review

Just when you think that maybe, just maybe the weather will soften up a bit and warm up, the temperatures drop again. And you know what that means for us: jacket hunt.

After an extensive look all over Amazon, for a ladies’ jacket that will completely stun anyone running into this review, we are pleased to announce that we have, indeed, found it.

Ladies, meet Lay D, possibly one of the best winter jackets! We sound a bit cocky, don’t we? Well, what if we told you that this jacket was designed by Columbia, a sportswear company based in Portland, Oregon.

This brand manufactures a variety of outdoor clothing, for any weather and any sport. Whether you are a fan of hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping or just plain and simply enjoy the outdoors, this is definitely the brand.

They take pride in their quality of products, which are tested under extreme conditions to guarantee that the outcome is nothing short of perfect and gets the “Tested Tough” seal. With their motto being “It’s perfect, now make it better”, it should come as no surprise that they receive stellar reviews and are held at such a high standard.

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The North Face Evolution II Triclimate Jacket for Men – Review

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review the north face evolution ii triclimate men jacket

To start off this year’s single review articles, we will be taking a look at one of the most interesting jackets, when it comes to design and features. We are reviewing Evolution II Triclimate for men by The North Face.

For those of you familiar with our reviews, you are well aware of our fascination with this brand’s products and it is a recurring choice in most of the articles of the website.

And for those who are newcomers, first of all welcome to our page! Secondly, The North Face is an American brand established in 1966, that manufactures outerwear, footwear, coats, shirts and different equipment like backpacks, sleeping bags and other mostly camping or hiking related gear.

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Best Parka For Women: 8 Jackets Reviewed For This Winter

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best winter parkas for women reviewed

Most of us had different plans for this time of year and related to November as the cozy month in-between the dampness of autumn and coldness of winter. Well, the freezing temperatures are here early and it is that time of year: Parka time.

“Oh, but we are not in winter yet! We need another month!” some might argue. The problem is, though, when we say freezing temperatures, we are not exaggerating!

In this article, we will be reviewing eight different parka jackets for women from the best we could find. Because we like to keep it stylish over here, rest assured that we have taken their look and design into consideration. You’ll see!

Another great thing about these parkas, apart from how good they look, is their material and cut. They are designed to be lightweight and resemble a typical winter jacket, while having all the features of a quality parka.

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