Voormi - Drift Jacket

Voormi - Drift Jacket

Price: $249

Pros: Breathable, warm, style, durability.
Cons: Not waterproof, heavy.
Worth the buy?: Yes

The Voormi Drift Jacket is another piece that I have been looking forward to for a while. The first thing you notice about the jacket is the weight, it is heavier than I expected. It is a solid mid-layer that can absolutely be worn as a jacket on its own. I recently took it on a short backpacking trip where the temperature dropped to around freezing. Wearing just a simple cotton t-shirt and the jacket I was fairly comfortable as long as I was moving around. I can imagine throwing on a simple tec-shirt, base layer, and shell on top it would be a combo to wear out in the depth of winter. The next big aspect of the jacket that I love is that it is very breathable. So while making the trip up the mountain to the campsite it keeps you warm and even when preparing the fire you are good to go. Lastly, is the durability, the jacket can take a beating. Running around to gather up firewood or brushing by dead tree limbs, I came back from my night in the woods with the jacket in the same condition as when I revived it in the mail. Do not underestimate the value of a jacket that is both breathable and warm, while this jacket carries a higher price tag than competitors it is well worth the buy. 

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Rocky - CT4 Boots

Rocky - CT4 Boots

Price: $79.00
Pros: Light weight, durable, quick drying.
Cons: NOT a winter / wet weather boot, traction not great.
Worth the buy?: Absolutely.

I have used these boots for a variety of activities over the year and a half that I have had them. I've used them for weekend backpacking trips in the mountains, relaxing around a fire on a cool spring night, endurance events, and even a handful of crossfit workouts. My main reason for getting them was because of how light they are, each boot weighs less than a pound, and when trekking out in the mountains every ounce counts. They also come with convenient drainage/air vent holes on the side so when you are really putting out on a big hike your feet can breathe. If you do happen to get the boots wet then you are still good to go, they drain well and thankfully do not smell as long as you maintain them after getting wet. Another nice feature is the laces they are ACTUAL para cord and you can tell the second you go to tie them, para cord can take a good beating, unlike some very high end expensive boots that can still come with cheaper cotton laces. As long as you are not planning on going out in the rain or snow these boots are fantastic. They are durable, light weight, and for the price of $79 you can not go wrong.

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