Author: femignarly

Underneath all of your technical layers, there’s one piece of clothing that gets worn all year-round, on all types of outdoor escapades: your adventure underwear*. (*unless you’re team commando – we’ll talk about you too). I fielded your questions on outdoor underpants, and despite common knowledge about your rain gear and down puffies, there’s a … Continue reading Adventure Underwear 101

The Marmot Scree Softshell just hit the Marmot End of Season Sale with a nice fat discount (Women’s are $66 at Marmot, and start at $39.95 at Steep & Cheap; Men’s down to $55), and they’re one of my most loved softshells. I totally struck gold on them – wandering into REI 4 years ago and … Continue reading Gear Review: Marmot Scree Softshell Pants

Dissatisfied with last week’s 4th of July sales? You’re not alone. Sales events are meant to drive profit, so you’ll rarely find the bargains that pop up on the clearance rack (unless it’s one of those unicorns that’s always full price). So if 25% off a few apparel brands left you less than enthused, here’s … Continue reading Shit on Sale – July 2019

I want to start this review with a confession. I bought the Bight Gear Solstice Hoody because of the color. I reasoned that they’re all wicking polyesters tested to a reasonable UPF, so it really didn’t matter. I’d wait to find one under $40 in a color that wouldn’t clash heinously with my multi-colored quiver … Continue reading Gear Review: Bight Gear Solstice Sun Hoody

I’m starting a new series, called Shit On Sale, because I’m not your average gear blogger and I’m a very average outdoorswoman. I’m independent – no companies are seeding me the latest and greatest gear (somewhat by choice, mostly by force), I’m not going to shell out top dollar for the year’s most buzzed products … Continue reading Shit on Sale – June 2019

When I’m asked for gear recommendations, I’m known for being pretty long-winded in my responses. My mentality is that most gear is good gear, you just have to find the right stuff that suits your needs. Few items please everyone. But the Marmot Ether DriClime jacket is the exception. You need this jacket. This recommendation … Continue reading Gear Review: Marmot Ether DriClime Jacket

I've had the Black Crows Atris Birdies in my quiver for a year, and for a year I've wondered about the ON3P Jessie 108. After trying to chase them down at several ON3P demo days, I finally gave it up and acknowledged that I couldn't buy a ski based on the rad snake topsheets alone*. … Continue reading Atris Birdie vs. Jessie 108

Yesterday I shared a few peeks at my ski tour Christmas tree hunt with Brendan and Kona. It might sound a little sappy, but I’m so glad we spent some quality holiday time together and branched out from our usual traditions. Fir sure, there was a little work involved to get a tree from the … Continue reading A Tannen-bomb Ski Tour

REI’s having their Labor Day sale and one of their big coupons is for 30% any full price Arc’teryx item, so I wanted to review a few of their best-selling, big ticket items, starting with the Cerium LT Hooded Down Jacket. Things I like: It’s warm! I bought this jacket 3 years ago, well before … Continue reading Arc’teryx Cerium LT Review

I've "needed" a pair of ski softshells for a while now. By "needed," I mean I have a perfectly fine pair of Marmot Scree pants are generally functional but tuck into my ski boots and sometimes get snow on them. I wanted something that looked a little sleeker (and justified it by saying that it … Continue reading Gear Review: Arc’teryx Procline FL Pant