The country that birthed shield maidens, Aquavit and Olympic Gold Medalist Kari Traa has yet another notch on the bedpost of innovation: Brynje of Norway Lady Wool Thermo Mesh Long Sleeve…
Marie Malinowski
Marie Malinowski
Marie is a Minneapolis-based mountain biker, bike commuter, sea kayaker, backpacker, trail runner and world traveler. She is inspired by all things outdoors and has searched (unsuccessfully) for life’s answers in the fjords of Greenland, Roatan’s coral reefs, Moab’s singletrack, the Swiss alps and while wandering aimlessly through Amsterdam with only a messenger bag, twenty Euros, and a dog-eared copy of In a Sunburned Country.
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Winter cycling gear means something different depending on your geographic location. In some parts of the country and world, it means adding nothing more than a long-sleeved jersey or a…
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February is the time of year when you, the cyclist, needs a warm jacket that repels the weather that winter throws at you. Like the Pearl Izumi Versa Softshell Hoodie ($175),…
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While the season of fall is short, there is no shortage of use with the Toad & Co. Tangerine Falls jacket ($150). It’s an urban jacket that is just at home in…
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The Oros Orion Parka ($350) is a waterproof, cold-weather parka made with “NASA inspired” insulation. For months its Facebook ad followed me everywhere, on every hallowed page I actively follow,…
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Whether it’s snowshoeing in -8 temperatures or navigating snowy, slushy urban streets, the LOWA Alba II GTX ($275) winter boots are designed for anything outdoors in cold-weather.
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The Gore H5 Active Hooded jacket ($370) is a breathable, lightweight, windproof and waterproof multi-use jacket that offers a great deal of protection for the hiker on a rainy, wind-blown…
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Wool and cotton are my preferred fibers (over polyesters and nylons) because they’re biodegradable and not oil-dependent. But once in a while, a synthetic piece like the Patagonia Dusty Mesa…
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The Gore H5 Windstopper Hybrid Pant ($280) is a technical hiking pant that repels chilly wind, snow, sleet and rain for the die-hard hiker who doesn’t let inclement weather stop her,
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The Gore H5 ShakeDry Insulated jacket ($399) is a waterproof rain jacket for cold weather hikes. It is made with GORE-TEX ShakeDry technology to ward off rain and is insulated…