Having lived the major share of my life, so far, in Upstate New York, I am somewhat acclimated to the potentially harsh weather conditions that can span as much as 6 months. Growing up outside of Buffalo, learning to dress for the weather was literally a matter of survival. Back then, cotton waffle long johns were in widespread use, but if you were active they soon got damp and robbed the heat from your body, thus the adage “cotton kills”. In more recent years, the advances in technical clothing has been aimed primarily at the outdoor sporting enthusiasts, though the trades have benefited as well. One problem though, is that most of the new technical wear can be pricey, adds bulk, or is not designed to hold up to the abuse associated with the construction trades. Being caught up in a snowstorm of down feathers right after walking past that exposed nail is a groan worthy event. Taking that into consideration, Milwaukee developed a line of outerwear to beat back the elements that will hold up to the rigors of the workplace. Read More