Gear
A quick preview of things under way...
Belay Jacket
Salopette Baselayer
Wind Shirt
Baselayer T-shirt
Features
Letter from a product tester...
Brendan sends us this note from the field:
I had the chance to test your wind jacket this weekend in some harsh leisure conditions. It performed very well. Brisk morning temps in the 60's at boa...
Community
RMNP Action!
Erik Wellborn sent us these shots from the Englishman's Route on the North Face of Hallets Peak with partner Danny Murphy:
And Greg Sievers sent us this shot from his ascent of Brain Freeze over...
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A waterproof/breathable jacket that weighs under 5 oz.?
Yes. Waterproof/Breathable with superior abrasion and tear resistance.
We're in the prototyping and testing phase, so it will be a while before it's ready for production, but we're too stoked not ...
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Belay Jacket Preview
Made with PrimaLoft One insulation (4 oz. in the body, 3 oz. in the sleeves and hood), 1.9oz rip stop with DWR as the shell and a light taffeta liner with DWR. The jacket features a simple and ele...
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Alpine Gear Manufactured in the USA
At NW Alpine we're proud to offer quality products that are manufactured here in Oregon.Â
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NW Alpine Softshell Jacket Preview
Our as-of-yet unnamed softshell jacket will be available in early Fall. Like all of our gear it's simple, constructed from the best materials and made for climbing.
Gear
On the necessity (or not) of gaiters.
I've never been a big fan of gaiters. I've always thought they were annoying and somewhat goofy looking. I never really liked the way pants bunch up over the top of them when on the move, and on ...
Gear
NWAlpinist Salopette: not just for dudes.
My friend Sue and I headed up to Hood this morning to take advantage of the copious snow pack that still remains. Those of you that live in the NW have probably noted that we've had a dearth of ni...