Showers Pass Cloudburst Hooded Jacket-$239 Showers Pass continues to innovate and produce outstanding outdoor and cycling gear from its Portland, Oregon headquarters. Recently dropped, the Cloudburst Hooded Jacket takes all the amazing features of their 2021 hoodless release but raises the bar a notch by adding a hooded feature. I reviewed the first rendition of […]
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Showers Pass-Leading the Shift to Sustainability – by Greg Gentle
The Green Movement is making headways in the apparel industry pushing manufacturers to consider their carbon footprint. The environmental cost of looking good is catching up. A 2021 report by the Environmental Protection Agency reports that the clothing industry contributes a staggering 17 million tons of textile waste every year. That same report identified textile […]
Shoulder Covers for Shoulder Season by Greg Gentle
Shoulder Covers for Shoulder Season There is nothing worse than being under dressed for a long day in the saddle. It is often the defining factor whether you’re going to enjoy the day or not. Last month I presented you with a few options to keep your lower half high and dry during the shoulder […]
The Ranger Waterproof Hip Pack by Showers Pass – by Greg Gentle
The fanny pack has an interesting history. Once celebrated as an essential accessory for the bespoke wilderness hiker, it’s undeniable charm and versatility crossed over to the urban landscape in 1980s. It had a good run until its popularity plummeted in the 1990s. To wear a fanny pack in the 2000s was deemed risky behavior. […]
Showers Pass Refuge Collection Review by Greg Gentle
Showers Pass Refuge Collection The COVID-19 lockdown continues in Wisconsin, but fortunately, our Governor sees the wisdom in getting outside, so with a lot of time and no-where-to-go I’ve been able to stack up some miles. Yet day to day operations without a firm schedule brings some challenges, and I’m challenged daily by many things. […]
Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves
Just a couple of weeks ago, at the Grand Funduro, I was talking with Tony Berger at the hangover coffee clutch. Tony is a regular on the Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast. He was singing the praises of a pair of Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit gloves and said that he probably had sold a hundred […]