FAQs

Yes, we do! Look out for garments stitched with our Omni-Heat Reflective Technology, which offers a thermal-reflective lining and synthetic insulation. These two powerful technologies team up to keep you toasty from your first track to your last chair. Unlike regular down materials, it consists of 35% reflective dot patterning, while the remaining 65% is a highly breathable fabric that dissipates moisture and excess heat to keep your body warm in the coldest of conditions.

The condition that you choose to hike in will ultimately determine the type of jacket you will need to consider wearing during your trek on the trails. If you are hiking in hot, dry weather, we recommend a lightweight, water-repellent, compressible jacket. If your destination has a likelihood of light rain, snow showers, or wind, you’ll need to opt for a water-repellent, softshell-type jacket, which provides sufficient protection if you are embarking on a day hike. For multi-day hikes, a waterproof and windproof jacket is best. If you are hiking in heavy rain or snow, you’ll require a waterproof jacket with excellent heat retention capabilities.

If you are doing a fairly easy trail, opt for light, flexible shoes that encourage the natural movement of your foot to reduce fatigue. If your trail demands more (i.e., uneven and offroad trails with a high ascent), you’ll need a boot with a stiffer outsole to give you more stability. A higher-cut shoe protects and supports your ankles. Rubber toes, heel protectors, side and instep protection, and thicker outsoles increase the durability of your hiking shoes but make them heavier. If you are planning to walk through rivers and wet conditions, opt for a water-resistant boot to prevent slipping. There are many factors that have an impact on choosing the right hiking boot.

Booney hats have wider brims to provide extra shade coverage. Bucket hats have taller crowns, making them more versatile style-wise. They can sit high on your head or be pulled down close to your eyes. Booney hats sometimes feature neck capes, but bucket hats usually don’t. Unlike bucket hats, booney hats often have chin straps. Booney hats are intended for hiking, camping, fishing, paddleboarding, or other outdoor pursuits, while bucket hats are also often worn in urban settings.

Leggings are often the best choice for easy day hikes, whereas more technical hikes or multiday excursions might require hiking pants that are more rugged.

There are three key differences between rain jackets and windbreakers:

Water resistance: As the name implies, rain jackets are specifically designed to take on the rain through waterproof or water-resistant fabric, while windbreakers aren’t made to withstand consistently wet conditions. Some windbreakers have water-resistant finishes that can keep light rain out for a short amount of time, but they’re not designed to be worn in continuous wet weather.

Number of layers: Rain jackets are constructed with multiple layers of fabric to keep you dry and may also include an insulating layer for warmth. Windbreakers, on the other hand, typically feature a single layer of fabric to repel the wind, though they can sometimes be lined for cooler temperatures.

Weight: The multiple waterproofing layers in rain jackets tend to make them a bit heavier, while windbreakers are extremely lightweight and often capable of being packed into their own pocket for storage.