Over the course of its 140-year-long life, Helly Hansen has come to be known as a maker of some of the world’s finest high-performance sportswear and workwear. This year, in celebration of its 140-year anniversary, the company is bringing back one of its most classic garments: the HH Pile Fleece. It is virtually identical to the 1961 original, but with softer, lighter fleece. And the HH Pile Fleece isn’t Helly Hansen’s only commemoration of its roots — the 140 Heritage Collection contains rain jackets, baselayers, hats and more.
Danner earned its stripes in forests and mountains and deserts. Lately, however, the Oregon-based company has been venturing deeper and deeper into urban jungles, building boots that are better suited snowy sidewalks than for dirt trails. That is the essence of the 917 Series.
From the Gear Patrol Store: Introducing your favorite new printed thing. What ever happened to the humble field guide — that thumb-able, spiral-bound companion we kept nearby as a quick go-to resource for our latest obsession? Ah yes, Google. We’re not here to refute the speed of a search engine, but damn if we don’t love a great thing to hold and reference. That said, we’re pleased to introduce you to our latest creation, Gear Patrol Field Guides.
• Gear up for fall hikes with the best hiking boots of 2017. • Backcountry’s sale aisle is hard to navigate. So we picked five of the best on-sale outdoor products to shop now. • We also found some pretty killer overland rigs for your next camping excursion. • Burberry’s cashmere scarfs are highly sought after. And right now, you can get one for $150 off. • Snow Peak’s new Campfield Futon will elevate any ordinary campsite into a full-on glamping set-up.
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