Feathered Friends Blog

Introducing Y Fuse, Our Newest Shell Fabric
May 09, 2018

Introducing Y Fuse, Our Newest Shell Fabric

This month, we’re introducing Pertex Y Fuse, the newest outer shell fabric for our 3-season sleeping bags. Y Fuse will replace the Nano fabric, which will be phased out. We’re making the switch because of recent improvements in fabric technology:...
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Arc’teryx Phase AR Baselayer Review
Mar 28, 2017

Arc’teryx Phase AR Baselayer Review

Review by Claire Giordano Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, there are two items I will never have too many of; baselayers and fleece jackets. A good baselayer top is the foundation of an effective layering system ready to...
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Nov 21, 2016

Gear List for Winter Adventures

Winter is coming which means the door is open for many fantastic outdoor activities. If you’re just getting into winter sports it can be a bit intimidating to plan your adventure, so here is a basic list of items that will...
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Oct 13, 2016

Arc’teryx Alpha SL Jacket Review

A waterproof and windproof hardshell is the heart of my outdoor adventure kit. It is a piece of gear that goes on every single trip from a short day hike on my favorite local mountain to week-long backpacks in remote areas....
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Sep 21, 2016

Suunto Spartan Ultra: First Impressions

Our Seattle store just received the new Suunto Spartan Ultra watches! Over the last week we sent one out in the field to gather some top-level beta on this new multisport GPS watch from Suunto.  Keep your eyes out over...
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