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September 2008 |
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Koven Plus Jacket
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Remember Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man? We found his jacket. It's made from Schoeller's C-Change, a "bionic climate membrane" (according to the manufacturer) that automatically adjusts breathability based on the temperature inside and out. (Think of a flower opening up in warm temperatures and closing in cold.) Sounds like sci-fi, but it works. "Water beads off this thing like olive oil on hot Teflon," said one tester. "It's breathable enough for hard, uphill snowshoeing but felt warm when I was standing still in a blizzard." Other features we liked: the welded seams (reduces weight and bulk), micro-fleece body mapping on the torso and shoulders for extra warmth, and the two-way stretch panels under the arms. Plus, it's decked out with burly mountain-shell standards: powder skirt, pit zips, adjustable hood with chin guard, large handwarmer pockets, and cinchable cuffs. Testers reported that fit is perfect for winter layering. The shoulders and arms are roomy enough for a lightweight puffy parka underneath. The hood accommodates a helmet but also snugs over bare heads without any fabric gaps.
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Summer 2008 Buyer's Guide |
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Stash Creek Hooded Jacket
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"Stretch panels and a trim fit make this our go-to element-resistant shell."
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Summer 2008 Buyer's Guide |
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8x Pro Wader
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"Thanks to a synthetic facing that protects the Gore-Tex membrane, Cloudveil's 8x Pro Waders are as durable as they are comfortable."
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March 2008 |
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8x Pro Jacket
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"The last thing you want is to start out a perfect angling day under bright blue skies and end it in a thunderstorm when you have to go home as a wussy because your rain jacket sucks and you're wet and cold.
To avoid that frustration get Cloudveil's 8x Wading Jacket, a killer new garment that sheds water like a canvasback and provides all the storage you need for a full day on the water.
The 8x is the Cadillac of wading jackets, designed with the new Gore-Tex Pro Shell backer, which makes it lighter, more breathable and more durable than former versions. In addition, Cloudveil changed the pocket configuration to make it easier to cinch up the waist for deep wading. Also, Cloudveil improved the cuffs on the 8x by using new low-profile Velcro. Now there aren't any cuff tabs or closures on the outer cuff to get in the way of the line. On the hood, Cloudveil added vision enhancing adjustments so anglers don't feel like they're living in a cave when a big downpour arrives.
If you're fishing the Rockies and don't want to get wet during a sudden deluge or if you're headed to Alaska to put your gear to the ultimate foul-weather test, take the 8x Wading Jacket with you - you won't be wet or disappointed."
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March 2008 |
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Run Don't Walk Performance LS 1/2 Zip
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"A silky soft, versatile, Powerstretch top with stand-up collar, ideal for cooler weather"
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