Columbia Sportswear Company® Portland's own! Ma is featured on the opening page.
Backpacking Lightweight They do some evaluations of gear — a commercial site that offers outdoor gear for sale, including packs, sleeping bags, tents, and clothing.
Danner Shoe Manufacturing Company The Danner Shoe Mfg. Company manufacture a complete line of Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Uniform, and Work Boots in their 30,000 square foot factory in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. Save a bundle by purchasing a pair of their seconds from their retail outlet at 12722 N.E. Airport Way in Portland.
Helly Hansen This Norwegian company has been around a long time. HH claims to have pioneered the concept of a layered system of dress.
Kavu Seattle based company that claims all products are made in the USA. Try their product called Tencel which feels like silk but wears like cotton. The fiber is created by spinning the natural cellulose found in wood pulp taken from trees planted on agriculturally poor land.
Lands' End! Look at Lands' End version of polypro underwear called Thermaskins™. About $30 for a top or $40 for a bottom. It is a 2-sided moisture management fabric from Malden Mills — the makers of Polartec®.
Marmot Click on the "About Us" icon. It is a spiritual experience reading their philosophy.
Outdoor Research Seattle company that claims valuable feedback comes in from the pros at International Mountain Guides, Rainier Mountaineering, the American Alpine Institute and a host of other guide services and ski patrols.
Patagonia® Expensive but great quality. They have an online store.
REI Home Page You can buy it online from REI, update your REI account, and check out the schedule of clinics and events at the Portland, Hillsboro, Clackamas and Tualatin stores.
Sierra Trading Post Irregulars and ends-of-ranges. Name brands at a discount.
Solstice Outdoor Gear Portland based company that needs no introduction except to say that their breathable Microshed outerwear can be purchased at local stores for a fraction of the cost of Gore-Tex. On your next ski trip, ask someone wearing the Microshed outerwear how they like their Solstice gear.
Wickers They make high perfornamce underwear make from a material they call Akwatek. Claims that it will keep you dry and comfortable under any conditions.
