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Outdoor Research: Lightweight Warmth Combining the best of two insulation go-to solu- tions is key in the new SuperStrand LT Hoodie, $219, from Outdoor Research. The Spring '22 style, designed to be a year-round layer, is the warmest lightweight synthetic jacket Outdoor Research has ever built. It uses a new-to-market insulation technology that combines features of down and synthetic insulation. Proprietary VerticalX SuperStrand insulation is described by the brand as the "lightest, softest, most com- pressible synthetic insulation on the market." The lofted polyester strands mimic the shape of thousands of down clusters connected along a strand, blending properties of down and synthetic insulation. It has extremely high loft but also offers warmth if it gets wet. The SuperStrand LT Hoodie (also available in a jacket and a vest) features a unique quilt pattern that reduces stitching, creating an uninterrupted flow of insulation and warmth in a comfortable-to-wear layer. Plus, the jacket uses bluesign approved, windproof 12D nylon shell fabric. Forloh: Made in USA Performance Made-in-America technical outdoor brand Forloh is packing plenty of technology into the latest offerings in its award-winning AllClima Collection with the new AllClima Airalite 3L Jacket and Pants, available now. Designed with the brand's most advanced waterproof, breathable technology to date, the garments are built for anglers, hunters and adventurers, and feature lightweight designs that also offer protection from the elements, as well as offering breathability and durability. And the jacket even features RECCO technology, specifically with hunters in mind. On the material side, the AllClima Airalite 3-Layer Rain collection is 50% lighter (112gm/ All In the Details Lightweight, eco-conscious and thoughtfully designed. The latest outdoor apparel offerings are dialed in on performance for all. Here are some new products and initiatives to take note of. Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie, left, and Forloh AllClima Airalite 3L Jacket, right. • OUTDOOR APPAREL 6 • September 2021 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com