Seattle may be best-known for its tech industry, but we love Seattle because it’s long been a home for top-shelf outdoor companies. Here’s some of our favorite Emerald City gear.
Filson Hyder Quilted Jac-Shirt ($250)
This piece from Filson is stylish yet . It’s made from a water-repellent waxed cotton, comes insulated with 100 grams of PrimaLoft Silver, and looks great with a pair of jeans.
MSR XGK-EX Stove ($160)
MSR’s burly , modeled on the cult-favorite Whisperlite chassis, can burn any kind of liquid fuel. That means you won’t have to worry about finding white gas during weird foreign expeditions or at a Walmart in Wyoming.
Platypus GravityWorks Filter ($110)
To use the , simply fill the bladder with river water, hang it from a tree, attach the filter and a clean water bottle below, and let gravity clean the water. No pumping or wand waving necessary.
Feathered Friends Down Comforters (From $320)
Family-owned Feathered Friends has been making down garments for Cascades-based mountaineers since the 1970s. You can get the same high-loft, 100 percent Responsible Down Standard fill the company uses in its Everest expedition suits in a for your bed or van.
Sage X Fly-Fishing Rod ($900)
Sage tweaked the graphite composite in its new of rods so they’re nimble and fast while maintaining feel. That means more accuracy for beginners and tighter loops for experienced anglers.
Alchemy Goods Brooklyn Backpack ($140)
Made from recycled bike tubes, the Alchemy Goods is watertight for rainy bike commutes.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite MAX SV Mattress (From $190)
A new speed valve inflates this backcountry twice as fast as most of its competitors, eliminating the lung burn you’re used to.
Kavu Chillba Hat ($45)
Kavu started making hats for fisherman 25 years ago, and its stay-on-your-head styles were quickly adopted by river guides. You might consider the a hair dorky—until you’re nine days into a Grand Canyon trip and everyone else’s neck is scorched.
Swift Industries Panniers ($280)
Swift Industries’ hand-built, 23-liter roll-top are light enough for daily use yet big enough for bike touring. They also convert into a backpack.