Best Apparel 2020

Spring 2020 has brought some nice updates to some of our favorite apparel pieces, a lightweight variation on a classic fleece, and brand new options to protect against, wind, rain, and UV! Here are our top apparel picks for Spring/Summer 2020:

Outdoor Research Microgravity AscentShell Jacket

It seems like just about every year, Outdoor Research nails down an award for another of their apparel pieces and the new Microgravity AscentShell definitely merits consideration. It utilizes propriety AscentShell technology to weave stretch, enhanced breathability,…

Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoody

Talk about versatile! The Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoody is a fabulous warm-weather outerwear piece, but it also serves as an uber-comfy lightweight baselayer in any and every season. The Fair Trade Certified sewn and recycled polyester…

Patagonia Lightweight Better Sweater Jacket

The iconic Better Sweater jacket has long been one of our favorite cold weather layering pieces, but it can be a bit heavy and overly warm once spring and summer arrive. And that’s the perfect time…

Arc’teryx Gamma SL Hoody

Goldilocks would love the Arc’teryx Gamma SL Hoody because it’s just right for whatever activity is on the schedule. It has a clean, articulated, minimalist design that keeps weight to a minimum while still providing weather-resistance,…

Fjallraven Abisko Midsummer Jacket

Scandinavia is gifted or cursed, depending on your opinion, with long, cold, adventurous winters and the eventual arrival of warmer weather is cause for celebration. Midsummer’s Eve is a revered holiday in Sweden, and the highly versatile…

Fjallraven High Coast Lite Trousers

Fjallraven doesn’t shy away from their claim of having “perfected” outdoor pants and, honestly, we’d have a hard time arguing with them. They pay so much attention to detail and especially when it comes to fit. You…

Outdoor Research Optimist & Astroman

We’ve been huge fans of the Outdoor Research Astroman S/S Sun Shirt for years and have worn it for everything from hiking and climbing, to trail running, and even to business casual meetings. The sun-protective, breathable,…