Lower Body Layering for Backpacking(Post)

    Introduction “What do I wear?” is not just a question for a night out, but for a backpacking trip. Here are some options for leg-wear to handle various conditions and activity backpacking. Shorts ...

    ​Who is the Outcast Designed For?(Post)

    Introduction We designed the Outcast in conjunction with Evolved Supply Co. to provide more versatility in an outdoor jacket while still offering high-level performance. Here are some uses for th ...

    Staying Warm at Night(Post)

    Top tips to sleep warmer in your quilt Here are some quick tips to make sure you have the best night of sleep possible.  Exercise and Body Temperature Quilts work by trapping body hea ...

    How to Stay Warm While Backpacking(Post)

    IntroductionPOV: You’re in your tent. It’s dark, you’re tired, and above all… you’re shivering. What did you do to deserve this fate of relative discomfort? Do I get up, or do I hunker down to get wa ...

    Temperature Rating 101(Post)

    How do quilt temperature ratings work? Quilts are temperature-rated by two standards: EN (European Norm) and the newer ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Both create standardiz ...

    ​How do Quilt Temperature Ratings Work?(Post)

    By two standards: EN (European Norm) and the newer ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Both create standardized ratings for sleeping bags and quilts. This standardized testing proced ...

    ​Apparel Layering for Backpacking(Post)

    Introduction Backpacking involves a wide variety of weather conditions and can sometimes shift rapidly between states. It’s important to have a layered clothing system for backpacking that keeps yo ...

    ​Should I Choose a Down or Synthetic Sleeping Bag or Quilt?(Post)

    IntroductionThe big question for many is, “Should I choose a down or synthetic sleeping bag or quilt? Soon followed by…“What’s the difference?”“What do most people do?”And finally,“Does it matte ...

    ​Support and FAQ(Post)

    Making a change in your gear can be stressful and involve a lot of uncertainty in an already uncertain place (the outdoors). Here are some common questions we get and some answers to those questio ...