Versatile, lightweight leather gloves for outdoor activities. Form & Function I never thought much about my gloves beyond how they kept my hands warm, but after wearing Hestra’s Ergo Grip Active Gloves I have a whole new appreciation for superior glove engineering.  Wow. The ergonomic design is amazing, giving my fingers effortless gripping ability. I… Read More »Hestra Ergo Grip Active Gloves Review

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Featherweight protective gloves for crummy weather. Perfect Fit Cold, windy, drizzly weather is the most intimidating type of weather when I need to exercise or when I’m commuting via bike, but with the right gear, it’s so much easier to get myself out the door. Hestra’s Runners All Weather Gloves seem to be designed to… Read More »Hestra Runners All Weather Gloves Review

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Versatile long-length vest. Style + Function I’ve been wearing Skhoop’s stylish and functional Brita-Lena Vest for many of my active winter pursuits, and it’s been ideal as a mid layer and on its own. Right out of the bag I noticed that the vest has a very high collar, and when I wore it for… Read More »Skhoop Brita-Lena Vest Review

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Lightweight wool vest. Subtle Style, High Performance I’m am loving my Skhoop Thea Slipover wool vest. It’s a versatile, high performing winter layer that also happens to be quite stylish. I like the modern, laid-back Fair Isle design, and I love the light weight.  The Skhoop Thea Slipover is made out of an OEKO-TEX® certified… Read More »Skhoop Thea Slipover Review

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Ultra-thin windproof, breathable gloves for running and other sports. Sleek and Snug I expected to wear Hestra’s Infinium Stretch Liner Light Gloves while exploring Stockholm, Sweden by bike in October, but the weather didn’t cooperate, giving me warm and mostly sunny days. Now that I’m back in Seattle, WA, it’s finally cool, windy, and wet… Read More »Hestra Infinium Stretch Liner Light Gloves Review

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I started winter coveting my friend’s fitted parka–she looked so sleek in it–but then I got to test Haglöfs’ Dala Mimic Parka, and it turned out to be the perfect style for me. I love the roomy fit, longer parka length, and light weight. Designed for Warmth I’ve been wearing it as my every day… Read More »Haglöfs’ Dala Mimic Parka

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I’m a big fan of merino wool and an even bigger fan of merino wool hoodies. What could be more versatile and essential on a month-long trip to Iceland? The Skhoop Moa Merino Hood is an 80% merino/20% poly blend top with a nice wide zippered collar, a cozy kangaroo hand warmer pocket, and thumb-looped sleeves.… Read More »Skhoop Moa Merino Hood

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