It’s no secret that “forever” chemicals, like PFAS, are horrible for the environment and human and animal life. However, they’ve long been used in outdoor gear, as they help with waterproofing and ...

Waxed fabrics first came on the slippery scene when European sailors discovered that wet sails performed better than dry sails. Applying fish oil (and eventually linseed oil) to the sailcloth resulted ...

Expensive. Can't use the hand pockets with a climbing harness. Like most durable water repellents, it uses carcinogenic perfluorocarbons in the waterproofing process. When it comes to outdoor ...