

Today’s guest blogger, REI employee Ching Fu, recounts the soaring highs and chilly lows of her bike tour of the entire Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway last summer: It had been raining for 3 days straight, and I was ready to just be home. But I had to keep pedaling. The bitter cold rain was an unwelcome surprise, especially since it was July in the southeast... ...
Chances are good that you own this jacket or know someone who does. It's The North Face Denali Jacket, which turned 20 years young this year. Twenty years is an eternity in the outdoor gear world, and this warm fleece jacket has been a perennial top seller at REI and other stores. The North Face wouldn't confirm specific sales numbers with me, just saying "millions" have been sold. Recently, however, it appears that some new jacket contenders may be taking over its top spot. More on that below. ...
Posted by Steve T on December 20, 2011 1:21 PM & Tagged Denali, The North Face, fleece and jacket | permalink | Comments
Down, synthetic or fleece? The best insulator depends on where you go and what you do. If you’re in the market for a new jacket this fall, first take a look at REI’s latest Expert Advice article: How to Choose Insulated Outerwear. This article by our own T.D. Wood is one of more than 350 educational articles and videos in our Expert Advice library. Tips in the article include the pros and cons of goose down (still your warmest choice if it’s kept dry), synthetic fills such as PrimaLoft (best ...
Posted by Steve T on September 10, 2010 8:11 PM & Tagged Expert Advice, PrimaLoft, down, fleece, insulated outerwear, jackets and rei | permalink | Comments
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