Zpacks Down Mittens save their warmth for camp
Zpacks’ reversible Down Mittens start at a stated 20 grams, with a clear warning against trekking-pole use. US price: US$89.95. Read story
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Loon’r Sidekick keeps winter errands simple
Loon’r pairs a waterproof EVA lower with a lined, water-resistant upper in the Sidekick, currently listed at US$119.95. Read story
WHITESVILLE puts Naval Air artwork on its wool-and-leather award jacket
WHITESVILLE’s black WV15967-119 award jacket pairs a 30oz wool-melton body with US steerhide sleeves. The Naval Air CVA-34 artwork makes the back the focal point, with contrasting striped ribbing framing the collar, cuffs and hem. Read story
TUF-NUT gives its denim work jacket an aged finish
TUF-NUT’s TN15987H work jacket arrived at Toyo Enterprise on 22 October, adding a factory-aged finish to a 10.5oz denim shell. A brown corduroy collar breaks up the washed blue body without turning the jacket into a heavily decorated piece. Read story
POC Arcus puts glove-friendly adjustment at the centre
POC introduced the Arcus on October 20 as an all-mountain snow helmet built around adjustment on the move. Its design brings a hybrid shell, Mips Air Node and a BOA fit system together with ventilation controls intended to be operated in gloves. Read story
KOKUYO will launch a stick-on mesh pouch for laptop lids on 28 October
KOKUYO’s adhesive-backed mesh-and-zip pouches attach to a laptop lid, with three sizes, six colours and an October 28 Japan launch. Read story