Mountain Hideaway Blog

There’s an exciting new technology out from innovative thinkers in Italy and Japan that’s making a splash in the world of waterproofing.  Outdry™ is not so much a product as a process; a process that allows glove and shoe (and other waterproof gear) producers to maximize their own technologies and perfect their gear.  Enough introduction, let’s find out why Outdry is rocking socks off around the globe!

OK, I get it.  It rocks.  So, what is Outdry?

Outdry is the lamination process that holds the different parts of a glove or shoe together.  Since we are carrying only gloves with this technology, that is what I will focus on.  When wind/waterproof gloves are made, they have two primary layers: an outer shell for durability and an inner, breathable, wind or waterproof membrane.  In normal production, the inner membrane is stitched into the shell in a way that leaves lots of space between the layers.  This space can absorb water, cold air and bad vibes far too easily!  In addition to the problematic space is the stitching process itself.  By nature, stitching equals holes.  And we all know holes do not equal wind and waterproofness.  This is where Outdry allows technical materials to shine!

Because Outdry bonding is a fully laminated process, there are no holes.  Because there are no holes, there is no need for seam-sealing tape–tape that hinders 100% exposure and breathability of the internal membrane and tape that adds weight and bulk, hindering movement and dexterity.  It is thanks to this that gloves with Outdry construction are the lightest, long-term-waterproofest (please excuse the viability of that phrase) and most dexterous gloves on the market.

“OutDry surpasses the promise of waterproof and actually delivers the goods. I’ve plucked skis out of creeks, hand-trenched for hours up snowy slopes and climbed dripping ice in my Jalapeno gloves while my hands were warm, comfortable… and dry.”

- Wasatch Backcountry Resident, Andrew McLean.

One place you want space in a glove is around your hand.  The warm, dry air that should surround your skin is as potent as the insulation at regulating your temperature.  With the lessened bulk out Outdry, there is more space for your hand and the air that keeps condensation from forming.  Combine this with the ultimate breathability found in Outdry products and you have perfection in protection for your digits.

Come in the Hideaway or any other outdoor retailer and try on some gloves with OutDry.  We sell the outstanding Jalapeno Glove, and can get any of the others if requested!  From light wind protection to sub-zero alpine climbing, gloves with OutDry outperform and outlast any others on the market.

MSR Autoflow Gravity Filter Review:

I was in the market recently for a new water filter and debated for a long time on what to get.  I started out with the Hyperflow, but the initial production of it rendered some flaws.  So 3 replacements later, I decided to go with the autoflow and was very happy with my decision.  (As a side note, MSR recalled all of their hyperflows and fixed the problem)

What I really like about the autoflow is the convenience of it.  I can go down to the stream, take up 4-6 liters of water, carry it back up to camp and filter it till I run out.  If I don’t have 4-6 liters of water that needs to be filtered, I can just let it hang there until I do need some more filtered water.  Very convenient when your camp is 1/2 mile away from the water source.

I also like the fact that is weighs almost nothing, 10.5 ounces.  This is great because I don’t feel like I am carrying a big bulky water filter anymore.  The Autoflow packs down to a 7inch by 4 inch bag and has mesh on it to allow for drying.

The only down side I can see to it, if it is even that, is that you are recommended to backflush it every 8 liters.  You only have to backflush it a half a liter and if it pretty simple.  I really do give  it a 10 out of 10, because MSR has made a filter that is easy, light, and super conveniant.

Until the next product,
Dan the Man

If you are like all the other women in this country, you are having a hard time finding an Osito Jacket.  Why?  Because it is so amazingly popular!  We are completely sold out, that is for sure.  We were sold out within a couple of weeks.  So here are some suggestions from Mountain Hideaway on what to do:

1. Look at the Marmot Flair (exact same jacket, just a different brand)
2. Check out the Mossbud 1/4 Zip (only difference is a full zip vs. 1/4 zip)
3. Cry, mourn, and weep
4. Find someone on the street and offer to buy it off of thier back

Here are the Jackets I suggested.