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calgaryclimber
Dec 13, 2003, 5:21 AM
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Yo
We need to settle a debate in our clan. Who is the best outdoor clothing company out there in the wild wide world.
Im looking for just clothing here so anyone who posts something that refers to gear will be disregarded.
Here is my suggested top outdoor clothing company
1. Yeti Clothing Co.
2. Bigfoot Equipment
3. The North Face
3. The South Face (Chinese Knock off but good clothes anyway)
4. West Beach
5. Mtn Hardwear
I know that there are some brands on here you may not of heard off. I am from Norway (orginally) and have access to some of the best clothing in the world.
Please post your your top 5 so we can settle this debate with a minimum of bloodshed.
Thanks in advance.
Calgaryclimber
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pancaketom
Dec 13, 2003, 5:23 AM
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drop The North Farce and move Arcteryx up to the top
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survivalexpert
Dec 13, 2003, 5:32 AM
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prana arcteryx, and boulder gear
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moabbeth
Dec 13, 2003, 5:58 AM
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I actually love my North Face togs. They always keep me warm and dry outside. Especially their down and windproof jackets. And now they have A5 in the NF family too. I have one Arc'teryx jacket but it isn't nearly as warm as the similar style I have in NF. But you should add Arc'teryx to your original list, I know a lot of people who swear by that brand. I'm just not one of them.
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sandbag
Dec 13, 2003, 6:04 AM
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i just peed myself...South Face, thats too funny
I have a few jackets from a Company called Serac, made well, they made them too well......the went out of business i believe.....
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sandbag
Dec 13, 2003, 6:12 AM
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http://www.mutualbondgroup.com/Company_Profile.htm
interesting site.......guess being the commercial jauggernaut that we are, we support the rest of the world with our massive comsumption, esp in the outdoor clothing arena....wild stuff....
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boltdude
Dec 13, 2003, 6:17 AM
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Easy, best gear comes from:
- Prez Ent
- Foundonna Road
And at a distant number 3:
- Frift Stoor
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moabbeth
Dec 13, 2003, 6:34 AM
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In reply to: Easy, best gear comes from: - Prez Ent - Foundonna Road And at a distant number 3: - Frift Stoor
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: . Good one.
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tahquitztwo
Dec 13, 2003, 6:40 AM
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I'll go with Arc'teryx, Moonstone(another company by the wayside), some North Face, Prana
and Sandbag....thanks for that link...very interesting :shock:
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nagatana
Dec 13, 2003, 6:57 AM
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In reply to: Yo We need to settle a debate in our clan. Who is the best outdoor clothing company out there in the wild wide world.
A|X for underwear
prAna for climberwear
La Sportiva for shoes
TNF for outerwear (excluding my beanie)
...and Land Rover for transportation.
Furthermore, I will only fill up my Range Rover with premium gasoline at Shell.
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mrme
Dec 13, 2003, 7:15 AM
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outdoor research,comes to my minde one pair of there pants have lasted me around 4 years of abuse. i own some of there gloves, shorts,gaitors, and hats also. metolious made some nice clothing though i think they quite making it. marmot is also pretty nice clothing too.
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overlord
Dec 13, 2003, 11:57 AM
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climbhigh2005
Dec 13, 2003, 1:09 PM
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Mtn. Hardware,
Prana
Patogonia
North Face
Marmont
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popol
Dec 13, 2003, 1:24 PM
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Don't forget Mammut and Fjall Räven
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ken
Dec 13, 2003, 1:55 PM
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TNF used to rate highly with me, but they seem to have weaken against the competion.
Would have to choose: MTN Hardwear
Prana
Royal Robbins(gets wifes vote)
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mattheww
Dec 13, 2003, 2:23 PM
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Marmot- rain gear
Mammut- climbing pants
Feathered Friends- cold weather gear
Mtn Hardware- all around clothing
Patagonia- base layers
As you see, it all depends on what use you are looking for. I personally like the above list for specific uses. For me, none of the brands have the BEST of everything which is why I like to mix and match depending on what I'm needing.
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rrrADAM
Dec 13, 2003, 5:31 PM
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Dickies work pants, sawed off about 6" below the knee. Very punk rock, and very abrasion resistant... They hold up better than anything else I've worn climbing weekly out at the cheese grater rock of JTree.
Now if my soles only lasted as long. :?
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ropeburn
Dec 13, 2003, 5:52 PM
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Mont Bell
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tonyeatworld
Dec 13, 2003, 6:42 PM
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Arcteryx
Mammut
Marmot
Mountain Hardwear
or what ever fits you the best
The North Face.... if you are highschool kid(no offense to you highschoolers) or a sorority girl trying to look cool. Let's face it something is wrong with your company when it is owned by Vanity Fair and when walking around on a college campus you see some Frat boys wearing a Denali Jacket with their frat letters in place of "The North Face" on the logo.
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andypro
Dec 13, 2003, 6:55 PM
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Hmmm...
I'm gonna throw Wild Things into the mix.
That is all.
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vegastradguy
Dec 13, 2003, 7:19 PM
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Cloudveil (i'm a Cloudveil junkie, what can I say?)
Patagonia
Mammut
Marmot
Arc'teryx
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cbeltrano
Dec 13, 2003, 7:24 PM
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anything on the sale rack....... it's gonna get chewed anyways.... might as well save a few bucks on it
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kingofthemountain
Dec 13, 2003, 7:57 PM
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Im a big fan of Patagonia. Their base layers are the best Ive ever used and their outerwear isnt too shabby either.
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jimdavis
Dec 13, 2003, 7:59 PM
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Cloudveil
Marmot
Arc'teryx
Moonstone
GoLite
I'd keep Mountain Hardware and TNF off the list these days. Used to be better but when they're owned by Jansport and Columbia, I stop buying from them. Lowe Alpine stays off the list, except for their packs.
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ford
Dec 13, 2003, 8:03 PM
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nothing holds up like Carhartts, baby! I swear, thos things will almost stop bullets. The only downside, is that they are a tad heavier than those flimsy butt-hut shorts some people like to wear. As for cold weather gear, I live in Arizona. Cold weather gear is a flannel and sandals. 8)
---Reverend Ford---
"Wait 'till you see those g*ddam*ed bats!" (HST)
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