All Articles: waterproof-breathable

April 05, 2012Bike Commute – Men’s gear

Bike Commute   Mens gearSpring is in the air and a great many of you have dusted off the bike for your commute to work. The best way to truly appreciate this great way to get around is to be properly equipped. That's why we were inspired to take a quick photo shoot with some wicked options for men's bicycle commuting.

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Bike commute: what to wear

April 05, 2012Vélo-boulot – Vêtements pour femme

Vélo boulot   Vêtements pour femmeLe printemps est dans l'air et plusieurs d'entre vous aviez dépousseté votre vélo pour le prendre pour vous rendre au travail. Le vélo-boulot est une excellente manière d'aggrémenter votre quotidien. Vous nous avez inspiré à faire une petite scéance photo qui dévoile de superbes vêtements pour femme qui rendront plus agréables vos déplacements

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Vêtements vélo-boulot: quoi porter

April 02, 2012Vélo-boulot – Vêtements pour homme

Vélo boulot   Vêtements pour hommeLe printemps est dans l'air et plusieurs d'entre vous avez dépousseté votre vélo pour le prendre pour vous rendre au travail. Le vélo-boulot est une excellente manière d'aggrémenter votre quotidien. Vous nous avez inspiré à faire une petite scéance photo qui dévoile de superbes vêtements pour homme qui rendront plus agréables vos déplacements.

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Bike commute: what to wear

April 02, 2012Bike Commute – Women’s gear

Bike Commute   Womens gearSpring is in the air and a great many of you have dusted off the bike for your commute to work. The best way to truly appreciate this great way to get around is to be properly equipped. That's why we were inspired to take a quick photo shoot with some fantastic options for women's bicycle commuting.

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Bike Commute: What to wear

September 27, 2011The North Face Leonidas

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September 26, 2011Arcteryx Beta SL for Women

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June 29, 2011Arc’teryx Alpha, Beta and Theta SL : What’s the Difference?

Arc’teryx Alpha, Beta and Theta SL : What’s the Difference?In order to understand the differences between the Arc'teryx Alpha, Beta and Theta waterproof-breathable shells, let's examine them by category (see all Arc'teryx existing categories).

Let's start with the SL (Super Light) type, generally built with  Gore-Tex Paclite; much lighter and compressible than the Gore-Tex Pro Shell, these shells are, on the other hand, more fragile and less resistant to abrasion.

 

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Discover the differences between the Alpha, Beta and Theta SL

April 01, 2011New Hardshell Product Testing at Altitude-blog.com

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March 21, 2011Top 5 Men’s Waterproof-breathable Shells

Top 5 Mens Waterproof breathable Shells

Spring time is a good time. It's also a wet time. After all, you need those April (and March) showers to bring those May flowers! With that in mind, we came up with our top 5 men's waterproof-breathable shells to keep you dry and comfortable. Check them out!

Top 5 Mens Waterproof breathable Shells

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March 15, 2011Arc’teryx Sabre Pant Reviewed

Arcteryx Sabre Pant ReviewedFirst up in my Hard vs. Soft Battle Royale is the Arcteryx Sabre Pant. It is as Hard as it gets! Well that’s not exactly true because Arcteryx makes their SV (severe) line of garments, and this one is not in it. 3 lines in and I already have made my review seem superfluous. Just know they are a hardshell.

Arcteryx Sabre Pant Reviewed

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March 11, 2011Top 5 Women’s Waterproof-Breathable Shells

Top 5 Womens Waterproof Breathable ShellsThis is for all the ladies that don’t like rain! It makes you cold and damp to the bones, it’s just plain uncomfortable, and worst of all, the drizzle can mess up your hair AND your style. To help you out of this soggy situation, I have compiled the top 5 waterproof-breathable shells for women. Watch out, ‘cuz we’re putting umbrella companies out of business! What are you waiting for? Read on!

Top 5 Womens Waterproof Breathable Shells

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November 24, 2010FROM TECHNICAL TO PRACTICAL BY ARC’TERYX

FROM TECHNICAL TO PRACTICAL BY ARCTERYX

FROM TECHNICAL TO PRACTICAL BY ARCTERYX

FROM TECHNICAL TO PRACTICAL BY ARCTERYX

FROM TECHNICAL TO PRACTICAL BY ARCTERYX

FROM TECHNICAL TO PRACTICAL BY ARCTERYX
FROM TECHNICAL TO PRACTICAL BY ARCTERYX

FROM TECHNICAL TO PRACTICAL BY ARCTERYX

FROM TECHNICAL TO PRACTICAL BY ARCTERYX
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October 05, 2010Altipedia: Maintenance Guide for Waterproof-breathable Jackets

This old jacket of yours is still waterproof and you still love its look? Why change it then? Is it still as breathable as it use to be when you bought it? If water is not beading on it anymore the answer is probably no. Check out this video to learn how to give it back its full breathability!

If you want to learn more about waterproof-breathable jackets:

Altitudipedia: Waterproof-breathables
Top 5 Women’s Waterproof-Breathable Shells

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September 25, 2010Altipedia: Waterproof-breathables

The outdoor industry is rich in bizarre and overcomplicated terminology. There are also many concepts that are worth clarifying. Well, guess what? As the outdoor-lovers that we are, we've decided to normalize and undercomplicate the terminology, to clarify obstuse concepts. Welcome to the Altitudipedia series. Click on the videos below to start our presentation on waterproof-breathables. Watch out for Alex's most excellent test. Happy viewing!

Now that you're better acquainted with waterproof-breathability and want to get a killer jacket, check out the second part to help you choose

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