Even though the company has existed for 100 years, I only recently started really getting into 66ºNorth gear. The brand has enjoyed a surge in interest thanks to the abundance of gorp-core apparel enthusiasts, but unlike some other companies, 66ºNorth never forgot its origins.
The Dyngja Shell Jacket is the perfect example of this approach. It combines vintage (2000s) aesthetics with proper waterproofing, creating a waterproof jacket that really is the best of both worlds. In the last six months or so, it truly became my go-to shell in relentless rain when the hoodless Rauðasandur Coat (another firm favourite of mine) just wouldn’t cut it.
