In the decades since popularizing the material, Patagonia’s Snap-T Fleece pullover has become a quasi-mascot for the brand ...

When it comes to hiking jackets, especially mid layers, one fabric rules supreme: fleece. First developed in the late 1970s, this synthetic fabric was lighter and softer than wool. It's also much ...

Think about alder willows slapping against your rain pants or the Gore-Tex sleeve of your rain jacket scratching loudly as you go to full draw. On the flipside, most of the quiet gear items made from ...