Recent content by Al Weber

An Interesting article in the Backpacker Magazine, March 1985 (page 75) Regarding the demise of the Synergy parka company in Oakland CA. "Synergy was a small custom mountaineering company started by climber, Daniel Sherman. In the late 1970's the company did a "nosedive". What happened...

Synergy parka review, "Backpacker" magazine Aug. 1976 Synergy Parka review from, "Backpacker" Magazine, #16, August 1976, page 71 The $140 Parka "Who needs it? Sure, it's made of the luxury fabric, Ventile; has three layers of fabric (four in...

Yes, my "Synergy" Ventile Parka has weathered many mountain storms in the last forty years. I've never thought of going Goretex..My Helly Hanson bottoms complement my wet weather gear. Expensive at the time but has never failed me. Still looks great, too..A little worn around the pockets...