Since 2013, Québec has been celebrating a new provincial treasure. Previously confused for a weed and often called milkweed, Asclepias plants produce an ecological, renewable and a non-animal insulation material. You will eventually be able to find it in winter coats, parkas, boots, gloves and more. Testing Milkweed Insulation Jean-François Tardif, a mountain climbing lover, … Read more ›
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Posted on Categories Apparel2 Comments on The Natural Insulator of the Future: Asclepias Since 2013, Québec has been celebrating a new provincial treasure. Previously confused for a weed and often called milkweed, Asclepias plants produce an ecological, renewable and a non-animal insulation material. You will eventually be able to find it in winter coats, parkas, boots, gloves and more. Testing Milkweed Insulation Jean-François Tardif, a mountain climbing lover, … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·Buying Guides2 Comments on How to Choose the Right Winter Jacket Finding the right winter jacket is essential to an enjoyable and bearable winter season so shop for quality, not quantity. It is better to have one or even two reliable, winter jackets that keep you toasty warm when you’re out and about rather than a collection of mediocre jackets taking up space in your closet. … Read more ›
Posted on Categories City·UncategorizedLeave a comment on Woolrich John Rich & Bros Mountain GTX Parka Review Living in Montreal in the winter quickly turns you into an expert meteorologist. You can decipher between squall and flurries, regular ice and black ice and even between freezing rain and freezing drizzle. Such broad range of expectations require a proper winter arsenal—most people own several jackets. But, what if you could wear only … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·CityLeave a comment on Most Popular Women’s Coats January 2017 With Christmas behind us and the first day of the New Year still fresh in the air, it’s a clean slate and time to prepare for the great things ahead that the new year will bring. We aren’t free of the cold winter weather just yet so if you haven’t found yourself the perfect winter … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·CityLeave a comment on Most Popular Men’s Coats January 2017 The morning frost is showing its presence and winter emergency car kits and window scrapers are finding their way back into cars. Tis the season for cold nights and snowy wonderlands and with the new year finally upon us, it’s time to find the perfect winter jacket if you haven’t already. To add a little … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·Buying Guides134 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 Apparel·CityLeave a comment on Quartz Co. Sirius Jacket VS Nobis Rosco Parka While your starting your winter preparations like buying winter tires for your car and packing up the outside hose so your pipes don’t freeze, why not add finding the perfect winter coat to your list too. Without a warm winter coat, you’ll spend half your time outside shivering and daydreaming of hot, summer days at … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·CityLeave a comment on Quartz Co. Laurentia Jacket VS Canada Goose Rossclair Parka Choosing the right winter coat for some can be a dreaded chore and for others, well any excuse to shop is thrilling. When it comes to shopping for a winter coat, you want something that’s going to keep you warm all winter long even on the coldest days. Once you’ve got the warmth you’re looking … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Equipment·OutdoorsLeave a comment on The Arc’teryx Procline Ski Boot Review Ski touring is taking off in popularity as people (like me) learn to appreciate the uphill exercise as much as the downhill fun. Maybe it is more of an East Coast thing where we don’t exactly get feet of powder and so need to find joy in small victories? The Arc’teryx headquarters can be found out … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·CityLeave a comment on Quartz Co. Fermont Jacket VS Nobis Astrid Parka When you’re hunting for the perfect winter coat, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and lost in all the choices and the features. There are so many styles to choose from and often there are some that are so similar it’s hard to know which one is best for you. This is when the mental comparison … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·CityLeave a comment on Quartz Co. Belfort Jacket VS Canada Goose Langford Parka Finding the right winter coat can be a daunting task but it’s possibly the most important piece of your winter wardrobe. Having a warm winter coat to protect you from the frigid winter weather can be the deciding point between an enjoyable winter season and the worst one yet. With so many styles to choose … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Apparel·CityLeave a comment on Quartz Co. Elia Jacket VS Canada Goose Trillium Parka Picking a winter coat can be a thrill for some and a real bore for others. There are so many styles and brands to choose from so knowing where to start can be daunting and cause some people to save it until the last minute. Whether winter coat shopping is a thrill or a bore, … Read more ›
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