The Journal

The 2026 TREW Product Survey

The 2026 TREW Product Survey

It's that time again....time to spill all! We've got a fresh new Product Survey ready and calling your name, so take 10(ish) minutes out of your day and do us a big favor, complete the survey,...
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26 PRIMO

BEHIND THE COLORS W/ KELLYN: 2025/26 PRIMO

Another year, another set of fresh PRIMO colors - and we’re back with our favorite Queen of Color Kellyn Wilson to give us a peek at her inspiration and process when locking in pantones for...
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 Chris: The Tariff Edition

Contemplations w/ Chris: The Tariff Edition

How many times have you heard the word “tariffs” this year? And how many times did you hear it last year? Take the bigger number, multiply it by your birthday, and you've nailed the math for...
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Mastering the Two-Jacket Backcountry Layering System

Mastering the Two-Jacket Backcountry Layering System

Getting your layering right is the most important thing you can do to stay comfortable on a backcountry tour. But when you're new to touring, layering can be one of the last things you dial...
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PFAS and Winter Outerwear: A Regulatory Update

PFAS and Winter Outerwear: A Regulatory Update

PFAS are a hot topic these days, and we pulled this article together to help answer some of your most frequently asked questions: What are they? How do they affect your outdoor gear, and more...
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THE RESULTS: 2023 PRODUCT SURVEY

THE RESULTS: 2023 PRODUCT SURVEY

  For the third year now, we brought back our Spring product survey in 2023. It looked very similar to last year, with a good amount of crossover on the questions and topics that we asked...
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DWR 101: An Introduction to DWR + Outerwear Waterproofing

DWR 101: An Introduction to DWR + Outerwear Waterproofing

So you want to know more about DWR, eh? Well, you've come to the right place. As designers and purveyors of technical outerwear, we consider ourselves here at TREW to be experts in the subject....
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2L vs. 3L Outerwear Explained

2L vs. 3L Outerwear Explained

  The winter outerwear world is filled with tech specs, lingo, and jargon even we find to be too much sometimes. At first glance, one might just think "hey, it is just a jacket!" While...
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Waterproof Breathable Fabric Development

Waterproof Breathable Fabric Development

Every season we re-evaluate the performance and function of our garments. We are all backcountry skiers and snowboarders; testing gear and improving the function is what we’re passionate about. This season - Fall/Winter 2019 -...
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