Features
The Simplicity Jacket
Previously known as our wind shirt, wind jacket, orange jacket, light shell, etc, We've finally decided on a name. The Simplicity Jacket. Bam, it encapsulates everything we believe in here at NW Al...
Gear
A quick preview of things under way...
Belay Jacket
Salopette Baselayer
Wind Shirt
Baselayer T-shirt
Features
Letter from a product tester...
Brendan sends us this note from the field:
I had the chance to test your wind jacket this weekend in some harsh leisure conditions. It performed very well. Brisk morning temps in the 60's at boa...
Community
RMNP Action!
Erik Wellborn sent us these shots from the Englishman's Route on the North Face of Hallets Peak with partner Danny Murphy:
And Greg Sievers sent us this shot from his ascent of Brain Freeze over...
Gear
A waterproof/breathable jacket that weighs under 5 oz.?
Yes. Waterproof/Breathable with superior abrasion and tear resistance.
We're in the prototyping and testing phase, so it will be a while before it's ready for production, but we're too stoked not ...
Gear
Belay Jacket Preview
Made with PrimaLoft One insulation (4 oz. in the body, 3 oz. in the sleeves and hood), 1.9oz rip stop with DWR as the shell and a light taffeta liner with DWR. The jacket features a simple and ele...

Gear
Alpine Gear Manufactured in the USA
At NW Alpine we're proud to offer quality products that are manufactured here in Oregon.Â
Gear
NW Alpine Softshell Jacket Preview
Our as-of-yet unnamed softshell jacket will be available in early Fall. Like all of our gear it's simple, constructed from the best materials and made for climbing.
Gear
On the necessity (or not) of gaiters.
I've never been a big fan of gaiters. I've always thought they were annoying and somewhat goofy looking. I never really liked the way pants bunch up over the top of them when on the move, and on ...