Gear Reviews & News

November 2008

GearGals.net
"New in the lineup this year is the Core Concepts Cadence Hoodie, which leaped its way into my heart with cute styling, flattering fit, and superwarm performance."
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First Tracks!! Online
"Ever since reviewing the Cowboy Pow mid-layer from Core Concepts last year we've been impressed by the quality and creativity exhibited by this Boise start-up's apparel line. We're no less impressed by this year's products from Core Concepts that we tested (Approach Alpine Pant)... Our female tester was equally pleased with the company's Carve Full Zip ($170), winner of a 2008 Polartec APEX award for excellence in design..."
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October 2008

GetOutdoors.com
"If you buy a Cowboy Pow, it's your fall/spring hiking/running jacket or your winter mid-layer under a hard shell. In a nutshell, it's what fleece always wanted to be when it grew up..."
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GoSonja.com Blog
"If you are looking for a dual purpose, well fitting, stylish coat that has a great mix of fashion coupled with functionality, make your way over to the Core Concepts online store, and order yourself the Midtown Jacket..."
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September 2008
Idaho Business Review
"As a small company, we wanted to focus on local work,” said Noah Bryan, president of the outdoor apparel company Core Concepts. “It tied in naturally with our values. It was just kind of a natural fit. The structure of 1% has a clear message to consumer: this is a value we hold..."
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Boise Weekly
"Core Concepts is preparing to launch its first line of women's apparel next month and went back to basics to create a line as useful as it is attractive..." Link to Full Story

August 2008

NationalOutdoors.net -- Top 10 List for the Summer 2008 Outdoor Retailer Show
"Core Concepts -- Monsoon to Market
The Core Concepts brand fuses technical materials with everyday functions. The Monsoon to Market Jacket is a fully-taped, waterproof, breathable, ultra-lightweight, hooded shell that converts into a casual sling-style purse with a button-down front flap..."
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July 2008

Core Concepts Launches Convertible Apparel Line for Spring 2009
"BOISE, Idaho – Outdoor apparel company Core Concepts launches a new line of men’s and women’s convertible clothing for outdoor enthusiasts looking for lightweight “Zip Flip & Stash” apparel. Core Concepts will exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah, August 8-11 in Booth 41167.

The convertible features have been incorporated into two categories - base layers and rainwear – featuring technical tops that easily convert into compact, lightweight packs with our “Zip Flip & Stash” system."
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GoSonja.com Blog
"I just checked out the 2008 Men’s line of Core Concepts Clothing. I am totally in love with the men's shirts...Speaking of testing, I have been wearing my Cadence Hoodie nonstop when the temperature gets below 70 degrees. I am lovin’ it..."
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June 2008

The Idaho Statesman
"Like many outdoor folks, Noah wanted more from his outdoor clothes, and he thought he could make a better product. He worked with clothing designers and manufacturers and looked for ways to make something better, or different than what's already on the market. They're constantly testing and refining their designs, adding touches the everyday wearer will find useful, like a ponytail hole in the back of their women's hoodie..."
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Team Shasta/Core Concepts to Tackle Primal Quest 2008
"Outdoor apparel company Core Concepts announces its sponsorship of 2008 Primal Quest Team Shasta/Core Concepts. The 5th Edition of Primal Quest Expedition Race will take place June 21-July 2, 2008 in Big Sky, Montana.

Primal Quest is a 10-day, non-stop adventure race in which endurance athletes compete in teams of four and travel more than 500 miles through a series of checkpoints alternating between mountain biking, trail running/trekking, orienteering, paddling, riverboarding, negotiating fixed-ropes, and free climbing. Primal Quest is known as ‘The World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition’."
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May 2008

Core Concepts Carve Full Zip -- 2008 APEX Award Winner!
"The Polartec APEX Awards are presented to designers and companies that make the most outstanding Polartec based products. Garments and accessories are judged on innovation, design, style, workmanship, fit and functionality."
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GoSonja.com Blog
"The fit of the three items is totally adorable. The fabric is soft, just like we ladies like it."
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April 2008

Backcountry.com: The Goat
"I have to be honest, I'm sitting on the couch after a blurry night at the bar and can hardly string a sentence together, but it's probably the nicest shirt I own."
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GoSonja.com Blog
"Ladies and Gentleman, I would like to introduce you to an AWESOME new company... Core Concepts Clothing."
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The Seattle Times
"We found a couple that seem to rise above the rest in this class. First up comes from a new company based in Boise, Core Concepts. Their Cowboy Pow Full-Zip..."
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The Gear Junkie
"...I ran and hiked outdoors in a top called the Have Some from Core Concepts (www.corelayers.com)..."
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March 2008

The Idaho Statesman
"Core Concepts clothing features 'top notch performance layers that combine the highest quality branded technical fabrics with unique design elements and custom print accents' for outdoor folks who want to go from the slopes and trails to the coffee shops..."
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February 2008

Core Concepts gear tester and extreme skier Mike Leake stomps a big flip at the US Freeskiing Series event in Crested Butte, Colorado. Check out the Powder Magazine link for the photo.
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November 2007

MountainZone.com
"The Cowboy jacket uses Polartec® WindPro® as an insulating layer, and Polartec® Hardface® as the outer layer. This makes for a formidable combination of fabrics. First impressions were good, leaving us marveling at its light weight, and cool styling, and well thought out fabric choices..."
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First Tracks Online
"If you’re looking for a high-tech mid layer for lift-served that doubles as an outer layer for skinning or other aerobic activities, look no further than the Cowboy Pow Full Zip from Core Concepts..."
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