This week I decided to proceed with a review of four classic down jackets for men. Even though each one of these models was made for braving extreme cold, their urban look makes them excellent city coats. Anybody who has waited at the bus stop for twenty minutes in Québec’s bone-chilling winter winds will understand … Read more ›
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Posted on Categories Apparel·City17 Comments on Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed This week I decided to proceed with a review of four classic down jackets for men. Even though each one of these models was made for braving extreme cold, their urban look makes them excellent city coats. Anybody who has waited at the bus stop for twenty minutes in Québec’s bone-chilling winter winds will understand … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·Buying Guides138 Comments on The North Face Gotham II VS Canada Goose Chilliwack Max Altitude compares the Canada Goose Chilliwack to The North Face
Posted on Categories ApparelLeave a comment on The Nobis Elroy Jacket Review The Elroy is part of the new Flyweight Collection by the Toronto-based company Nobis. Like all Nobis jackets, the Elroy is insulated with Premium Canadian Origin White Duck Down. This particular collection meets the increasing demand for Nobis mid-season apparel. Our review of this product 8 / 10 The pros are: Unique styling Mix of … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·CityLeave a comment on Canada Goose Lodge Jacket Review The Canada Goose Lodge Jacket is definitely one of the best short urban jackets to wear between seasons. Even though you can combine the jacket with a shell, the coat has enough isolation to be worn alone while also being both breathable and ultralight. Our review of this product 9.3 / 10 The pros are: Made … Read more ›
Posted on Categories ApparelLeave a comment on Arc’teryx Sabre Jacket Review I had the chance to test the Arc’teryx Sabre Jacket during a trip to Switzerland. I liked it so much I bought the demo for this year (a perk of being in the industry). Our review of this product 9.2 / 10 The pros are: Articulated cut Fabric has a soft touch Unsurpassed quality The … Read more ›
Posted on Categories OutdoorsLeave a comment on A day of backcountry skiing in Gaustatoppen, Norway Last June my friend Alex and I went to visit the Norwegian brand Norrøna . Our contact there was called Frode (pronounced Frroudehh). This guy is the living incarnation of a Viking: a built, blonde man who lives for his passion, sports. His second passion is the clothing and equipment you need to wear to practice … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel1 Comment on The Norrøna Lofoten ski jacket and pant review I tested the Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro jacket and pants from Norrøna last spring in Gaustatoppen, Norway. We hiked up the mountain for two and a half hours to turn around and ski down the last vestiges of snow. Our review of this product 9.3 / 10 The pros are: 4 season versatility Articulated cut GORE-TEX Pro … Read more ›
Posted on Categories OutdoorsLeave a comment on Norrøna: Vikings arrive in Canada Our staff fall in love with certain brands almost instantaneously when they arrive in stock. Norrøna definitely falls into this category. This brand, with its powerful viking-head logo, has been a success in Europe for years now. We are proud to offer this brand exclusively in Quebec, starting this fall. Norrøna is a family-run company, which has … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·EquipmentLeave a comment on Nau: technical, urban & eco-friendly Nau, which is pronounced “now,” is, dare I say, like a soul mate of Altitude-sports.com. We have recently brought this brand in and we love it already. The brand is based out of Portland, Oregon, which like Montreal is a hotbed of hipster culture. And when you say hipster, you think about fashion consciousness. When … Read more ›
Posted on Categories ApparelLeave a comment on Canada Goose launches into waterproof-breathable shells The new waterproof-breathable shells from Canada Goose are certainly less well known than their down products, but it does not mean they should be less admired. They were launched gradually this summer, after a year of research and development by the brand. Our review of this product 8.2 / 10 The pros are: Made in … Read more ›
Posted on Categories OutdoorsLeave a comment on A new logo for Altitude-sports.com We are proud to unveil the new logo for Altitude-sports.com. We are already known across Canada as an online leader in the sales of technical outdoor clothing; however, we have been evolving in the past years and felt it was necessary to change our brand identity to illustrate this. Our new logo better represents the … Read more ›
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