(Disclaimer: I included the “as a dude” part because some of my girl friends said that aritzia is supposed to be for women and that seeing a dude wearing a super puff would ick them)

I know no jacket does it all but If I had to pick one for everyday use (walking to and from classes, standing outside waiting for the bus, walking my dog, etc), which one of these two should I pick? Any additional recommendations are definitely welcome.

Ideally I’d wear it from mid October till the end of the winter. Average winter temps are between 0C and -15C here where Im locating In Canada with some days reaching -25C/-30C.

Id also love some gloves reccs if you guys have any

Thanks In advance :)

What are the trekking jackets and pants you guys used

Suggest some please

Hi, I have a The North Face baltoro jacket I use for climbing and was wondering whats the best way to store it in my bag or luggage if I'm travelling by plane. I know the answer will probably be to just put it there haha, but I'm asking anyways cause it was expensive and don't want to take chances, and maybe someone knows a more suitable way. It also takes too much space to be taking it in my hands. Any recommendations?

Hi lovely people. Like it says on the tin, I own an REI ski jacket, some North face snow pants, and a waterproof Columbia rain jacket.

The problem is, they're no longer snow/waterproof because they're a few years old. But for some reason, I'm really confused by all my options for washing. Techwash, waterproof sprays...

I also live in an apartment building with a shared laundry, so I want to be cautious about anything that can leave residue in the washer/dryer.

What on earth do I use?

Does anyone want to exchange photos and talk about jackets. Snowsuits. Sleeping bags ?

Sitka items

Grey ambient jacket. M
Black ambient hoodie M
Tan jet stream vest M
Tan heavyweight hoodie M
Red heavyweight hoodie L

All items 100

Take them all $400

I've been comparing outdoor power banks and keep seeing IP67 ratings and drop resistance specs butt I genuinely cant tell if those features have ever saved anyones trip or are they just nice sounding specs that don't really matter.

Context: I’m getting my gear ready for a few camping trips and started looking at power banks that can handle being outdoors a little better. Something like the outdoor rugged 10000 or the nitecore. The nitecore is a bit lighter which I like, but between the two I would personally lean towards the first one because the extra protection seems more useful for outdoor use. I also looked into what IP67 actually means and found out the “6” is the highest dust protection rating while the “7” is for water resistance. Dust protection sounds useful butt I’m not sure how much I would actually notice it. Waterproofing feels more important though especially with rain, wet ground or accidental drops. Do you guys actually look for these features in a camping power bank or would you rather go lighter and just keep it protected in your bag?

Please see post above :)

Sitka items

Grey ambient jacket. M
Black ambient hoodie M
Tan jet stream vest M
Tan heavyweight hoodie M
Red heavyweight hoodie L

All items 100

Take them all $400

I’m looking at patagonia, cotopaxi, and fjällräven 28L packs for a new day pack and was curious if anyone had any opinions/views on this? I like brands like patagonia and cotopaxi for their socially and environmentally responsible business models. I frequently for 15 mile treks in a day;often times through the desert but maybe would eventually use for overnight trips, thots?

I’ve been really wanting to get into Hiking and Backpacking. I’ve been looking into mostly clothing but have been looking at actual camping gear. But there are so many different brands and so many different opinions on them. It’s really confusing, what brands should I look into for a clothing and actual back packing gear that are actual loved by a majority of the community?

I’m looking for a good, lightweight system to carry hunting gear like my 10mm, binoculars, bear spray, my game shears, ect. Small game mainly for now.

I saw the west slope pro 180x but honestly the “holster” system doesn’t seem very safe or reliable, and I’ve read a lot of reviews the system isn’t all it’s cut out to be. Any advice on custom setups or other things like the west slope but better would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all. Looking for some recommendations for hiking trousers that would be suitable for hiking munros in spring, summer and autumn. Not needing anything super heavy duty but would like them to be waterproof and suitable for windy conditions, but light enough that I can wear them in summer without getting too hot. I’m 5’7 with long legs so need something with either a tall size or ones that are long on the legs. Budget is round £60. I currently have a pair of craghopper trousers but the waist is too big and they’re a skinny fit which I’m not a huge fan of.
Thanks!

Hi, I am looking for the perfect hardshell since my old arc teryx alpha is now falling apart after 8 years. I struggle to find a good match even though I only have 4 criteria:

\- the jacket has to be waterproof

\- it needs to be just a shell - no insulation

\- it needs to be durable (I use it for long backpack hikes)

\- it needs to fit my measurements

The 3 first ones are easy, but finding a hardshell for an hourglass figure seems impossible! My measurements (in cm) are bust 100, waist 70 and hips 105. Which means the waist area is always way too big, and the bust/hip too small.

The only hardshell I can find (which is unfortunately sold out everywhere) with an adjustable waist is Spayway's Torridon Women's Jacket.

Do any of you clever redditors know of a good hardshell that either has an hourglass shape or audible waist?

All help is appreciated!

I am doing Chaar dhaam, and need to buy a jacket especially for kedarnath..is the Puffer jacket from decathlon good enough along with thermals .. in some other post I read it was not enough..I need a light weight jacket but yet that keeps me warm.. please suggest any other places.

Does anyone here have recommendations for high quality durable and a that has a and chest belt for water backpacks for hiking? I ussally like hiking 4 in a half miles or more but I can drink a lot of water lol. I'm also 5ft 5 male 25.