Rab and The North Face, one British and the other American, one founded in the ’80s and the other in the ’60s, are the two brands of today’s comparison. Rab is regarded as a brand for climbers and has very… Continue Reading
Welcome to another of our brand comparisons! We like doing these opinion pieces because not only do we learn more about different outdoor brands as we do our research, but we also learn from the comments that many users of… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Human beings have been in a search of protecting their bodies from the elements since the beginning of their history. We have searched and tested and experimented with thousands of different materials, either natural, manmade, or a mix of both.… Continue Reading
We love brands with a particular history, especially when they are born from a specific need and in a difficult situation. Such is the case with Fjällräven, a Swedish brand born in the 1960s from the need for a more… Continue Reading
Red Wing and Dr. Martens are two popular global brands. Even if you don’t know much about boots, you’ve probably seen young people or even your favorite celebrity in one of these brands. Why you choose one over the other… Continue Reading