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Patagonia Macro Puff Hoody Review

Sep 7, 2019 by Max Neale

Max Neale gives a comprehensive review of Patagonia’s MicroPuff Hoodie, including its warmth, insulation, cut, and hood.

arc'teryx, down insulation, Nunatak, Patagonia

Lightweight Winter Down Parka Reviews and State of the Market Report

Dec 5, 2018 by Max Neale

This article features lightweight down parkas (usually, full-zip jackets with hoods, a longer hem, and box-baffled construction) appropriate for winter backpacking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, and other cold-temperature activities.

arc'teryx, crux, down insulation, feathered friends, Goosefeet Gear, insulated clothing, jackets, montbell, mountain equipment, mountain hardwear, Nunatak, Patagonia, PhD, Rab, Western Mountaineering, winter backpacking

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Patagonia Hybrid Sleeping Bag Review

Oct 24, 2018 by Max Neale

When climbing alpine routes and sleeping on small ledges where you can’t pitch tents, the Patagonia Hybrid may be the sleep system for you.

Patagonia, sleeping bag, ultralight sleep systems

Patagonia 19 Degree Sleeping Bag Review

May 6, 2018 by Max Neale

Of the approximately 70 different sleeping bags I’ve used, the Patagonia 19 Degree Sleeping Bag is the most comfortable all-purpose mummy bag for use above freezing.

Patagonia, Sleep System, sleeping bag, ultralight sleep systems

Synthetic Insulated Jacket Review & State of the Market Report

Mar 26, 2018 by Max Neale

This comprehensive State of the Market Report presents more than a dozen synthetic insulated jacket reviews and performance comparison to evaluate their durability, warmth, weather resistance, breathability, and features.

arc'teryx, black diamond, jackets, LL Bean, Montane, montbell, Nunatak, Patagonia, Rab, synthetic insulation

Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review

Mar 18, 2018 by Max Neale

Our Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review features one of the highest-performing synthetic jackets we’ve ever evaluated. It’s performance- and feature-to-weight ratio is extremely high and should be a top pick considered for ultralight backpacking.

hoody, jacket, micro puff, Patagonia, synthetic

Nunatak Skaha Apex Review

Mar 18, 2018 by Max Neale

The Nunatak Skaha Apex is our highest rated windproof synthetic insulated jacket. Even though the jacket costs less than its closest competitors, it is custom-made in Utah. We highly recommend the Skaha Apex to anyone who wants the either the best fitting jacket or the highest warmth to weight ratio.

jackets, Nunatak, synthetic insulation

Patagonia DAS Parka Review

Mar 18, 2018 by Max Neale

The Patagonia DAS is our highest rated synthetic insulated winter-weight parka. Frequent revisions have created a stunningly effective jacket for expeditions that cross multiple climates and for overnight alpine climbs and backcountry trips where a wet down parka would force you to bail, or worse.  Despite a suite of expedition features, the premium insulation and light fabrics keep the DAS lightweight at only 22 oz. in men’s medium. This parka performs so well and is offered at such a reasonable price that we feel it’s the only warm synthetic insulated parka worth buying.

jacket, Patagonia, synthetic, synthetic insulation

Montane Spitfire One Review

Mar 18, 2018 by Max Neale

Our Montane Spitfire One Review determined that this is one of the best value, very warm synthetic insulated parka for wet conditions.

insulating clothing, Montane, synthetic

Arcteryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review

Mar 18, 2018 by Max Neale

Arcteryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review: one of the best lightweight windproof synthetic insulated jackets on the planet. It weighs a mere 9.9 ounces.

arc'teryx, insulating clothing, jackets, synthetic

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