Columbia has announced the release of their newest innovation, Omni-Freeze ZERO. Hitting the catalog just in time for warmer temperatures, the sweat-activated cooling technology will be available in a wide variety of products, “consisting of forty styles of apparel, footwear … more
Latest Apparel News
New Gear from Howler Brothers
The folks at Howler Brothers have been busy with product development and projects, and they recently announced the launch of their new lines for spring as well as pack and stand up paddle board collaborations. Read more in the press … more
New Down Parka from Patagonia
Continuing to be a leader in environmental protection as well as innovation, Patagonia has recently announced the release of their Encapsil™ Down Belay Parka, with 1000-fill-power independent baffles and water-resistant coating. Read more in the press release below. Patagonia Encapsil … more
New Insect Shield Products from Buff USA
Entering a season that promises to be a particularly bad tick year due to the warm winter across much of the country, Buff USA has announced a new product lineup featuring EPA-registered “Insect Shield” protection. Read more in the press … more
Limited Edition Shirts from TrueFlies
Commemorating the Mote Marine Laboratory’s new field office, Boca Grande-based TrueFlies Clothing announced the release of a limited edition Bokeelia Woven Shirt at the recent dedication ceremony that included former first lady Laura Bush and former congressman Andy Ireland. Shirts … more
Video: Howler Brothers Horizon Hybrid Pants
Andy Stepanian from Howler Brothers Clothing talks about the new Horizon Hybrid Pants. Features include quick-drying nylon ripstop, a zippered stash pocket on the back right lined with lens-cleaning microfiber, and a reinforced pliers pocket with drainage grommet. Two new … more
Quick Tip: Use the Dryer to Keep Waterproof Materials From Leaking
Most people think that once a rain jacket “wets out” or seems to loose its water-proofness that it’s either time to get a new jacket or to apply some type of DWR (durable water repellent) like Nikwax, ReviveX, or Sport-Wash. … more
Review: Columbia AirGill Chill Zero Shirt
There’s no easy way around this, so I’m going to lead with the fact that this fishing shirt carries a suggested retail price of $130. I often fish in T-shirts (even on the flats)… my favorite, custom-order T-shirt is a … more
New Products from Filson
Filson has announced three new clothing products following the design success of their Guide Wading Jacket: Guide Waders, Midweight Polartec® Pullover Shirt, and Midweight Polartec Pullover Pants. They’re all set for release in Spring of 2013. Read the press release … more
Patagonia Sweeps IFTD Show Awards
At the IFTD show in Reno, Patagonia continued to demonstrate their commitment to innovation as they released an impressive new product line-up, going on to sweep four “Best of Show” awards with ‘Best Wading Gear’ for the new Rio-Gallegos Zip-Front … more





