September 19, 2009 @ 10:50 pm
This Fall/Winter, Timberland is selling this fabulous waterproof jacket shown above for $128. It features a waterproof nylon ripstop exterior with 2 mid-chest pockets with waterproof zippers. It also includes reflective details and a great red and black color scheme. I tried this baby on and it is fantastic. WANT WANT WANT.
September 15, 2009 @ 10:20 pm
Sneakerstuff has the Tretorn T56 Gore-Tex sneakers for about $173 USD. It’s a little expensive, but I guess that’s what happens when you add GORE-TEX to anything these days. These would be wonderful to use when biking in the rain though. I wish they weren’t currently only being sold in Sweden (because shipping prices from there are a PITA). [via]
August 10, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
As I mentioned previously, Seal Line is the maker of some very tough and waterproof backpacks some of which I’ve already mentioned. But I wanted to highlight this Urban Backpack that I seem to have overlooked while I was browsing their website.
The Urban Backpack is very similar to their Boundary Packs with several additions to make the backpack more bicycle and messenger friendly. The Urban Backpack features a roll-top enclosure with a Quick-Clip which allows one-hand access to all the contents of the bag. The bag is completely PVC-free yet still stands just as strong as any of Seal Line’s bags. On the back of the bag is a ventilation system that makes sure your bag is being cooled as efficiently as possible (anybody who has biked in NYC summers know that this is a mandatory feature to have).
The bag comes in red, orange, light blue, green, and gray and is available for purchase in two sizes — small ($110) and large ($120).
Oh, and did I mention that these bags can survive being submerged in water and will float if you so happen to ride your bike straight into the Hudson River? Yep!
August 7, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
I saw these Seal Line Boundary Packs at Uncrate and instantly fell in love with the company’s line of waterproof/watertight bags and packs. All of their bags are rated for heavy outdoor use (think hiking, camping, rough water sports, etc.) and the Boundary Packs are made from 30-ounce scrim-reinforced vinyl bottom with a 19-ounce scrim-reinforced vinyl body. Not sure what that means? Just know that the bags won’t break very easily. Plus, their roll-top enclosures make the bags watertight enough to prevent them from sinking if you drop them overboard.
The best part is that the bags are reasonably priced at $70 to $90, depending on the size you get.
Below are the Wide Mouth Duffle bags which also have a roll-top enclosure. One word: awesome!
January 25, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
This should have been included with the PUMA Offshore Jacket post, but I had already pushed publish before I came across this video.
Apparently, the PUMA Ocean Racing team keeps a YouTube account with videos of their adventures, and one of them shows the team fooling around and testing their [PUMA] gear. The team really put their stuff to the test, especially as they made 100% sure that their gear was as waterproof as possible.
If you can jump into water with your gear on and still come out relatively dry, I’d say your gear is pretty darn good. Watch the video for a demonstration.
December 15, 2008 @ 2:30 am
This tester isn’t very specific about which North Face jacket this is, but apparently it’s supposed to be waterproof and breathable. To test this claim, this man puts on the jacket and steps into a shower with it. Then he turns on the water and lets the jacket do its thing. I imagine that The North Face does something similar with its official gear testing, no?
