The more things change, the more they stay the same. We took a look back at the gear that was hot 25 years ago when the first issue of BRO hit the press—and a lot of it is still here, albeit in an updated form. Then we looked ahead 25 years and realized the best gear for the planet may still be with us in the future. 1995

The 1989 Denali Fleece on the Salathe Wall

Patagonia
Storm Jacket
There’s a long list of Patagonia apparel that has remained in the beloved brand’s lineup over the past 25 years, from those Synchilla fleece jackets that were ubiquitous at the trailhead in the days when the Internet was considered a fad to moisture wicking Capilene baselayers. But the trusty Storm Jacket, which featured the brand’s H2No barrier, was that one essential you had to stuff in your pack. The 1995 jacket