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Product Education
Built Different: Part 2 - Engineered to Resist Hydrolysis
Part 2: Engineered to Resist Hydrolysis
Introduction
Most waterproof gear is built from mixed components that were never designed to work as a single ...

Product Education
Built Different: Part 1 - Fully Integrated Vertical Manufacturing System
Introduction
I recently spent time with our partners at Toray International Inc. In 22 years of working with all the major fabric suppliers, it’s my view that...

Product Education
The Tech Behind The Best Men's Outdoor Pant
Built For Our Lifestyle
At AKOVA, we don’t build gear for trends or fast fashion. We build products we want and need ourselves. The Men’s All-Purpose Pant was...

Product Education
The Tech Behind The Best Kids’ Puffy Jacket
With our Kids' Elevated Insulator, our goal was to make the best kids' puffy jacket. Here, we share our R&D findings and final technology choices that went into our design.

Product Education
How to Choose Sun Protective (UPF) Clothing
UPF clothing is a game-changer for sun protection in the outdoors. This article explains why, how it's made, and what to look for.

Tips for Families
7 Essential Tips For Hiking With Kids
7 tips for creating safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable outdoor adventures with your little ones.

Tips for Families
Safety On The Slopes | Part 3: Mastering Terrain Park Etiquette
Coach Nelly is back with Part 3 of our guest blog safety series, this time teaching beginners (and reminding everyone) of safe terrain park etiquette.

Tips for Families
Safety on the Slopes | Part 2: Creating Habits to Avoid Collisions
For part 2 of our guest blog series on safety with Raising Little Rippers, Coach Nelly addresses the right habits to teach young skiers and riders for how to avoid collisions.

Tips for Families
Safety on the Slopes | Part 1: Teaching Kids About Tree Wells
A guest post by Raising Little Rippers, this is part 1 of a series to keep kids safe on the hill. For the skiers & riders who venture into the trees, tree well safety is critical.






