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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket is one of the most popular “summer” down jackets used by ultralight backpackers, and packs a lot of warmth into its half-pound weight…
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Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Pullover
The Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Pullover is minimalist in all the right areas while trying to retain as much warmth as possible for the weight. It uses an efficient and…
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Feathered Friends Eos Down Vest
TheĀ Feathered Friends Eos Down VestĀ is a simple, well-constructed, well-fitting down vest with a high warmth-to-weight ratio. The Eos Down Vest is, as you might suspect, the vest version of the…
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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
TheĀ Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain JacketĀ is targeted to users interested in a minimally-featured design, a fit-and-feature set for backpackers (instead of trail runners or climbers), made with high-performance fabrics at a…
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Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket
Ultralight rain jackets are everywhere now, and this is a difficult market to sort out. The Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket is a classic that remains one of the best…
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ZPacks Vertice Rain Jacket
If maximum breathability is your most important criteria, and you don’t want to shell out the money for the latest Shakedry jacket (which is only marginally more breathable), we recommend…
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Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Hoody
Our review of winter-worthy down parkas recognized the Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Hoody as perhaps the best all-purpose winter down parka. At only 17.1 oz, the Fitz Roy packs an…
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PHD Yukon K Pullover
If you’re not on a budget, and you are looking for the lighest possible box-baffled hoody that is light enough for summers in the U.S. Mountain West but warm enough…
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Patagonia Capilene Air Hoody
We’re big fans of the trend towards base layer and insulating garments that are both loftier (more insulating) and more breathable (less dense knit). This extends their comfort ranges across…
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Senchi Designs Waxwing Hoodie
We’re big fans of the trend towards base layer and insulating garments that are both loftier (more insulating) and more breathable (less dense knit). This extends their comfort ranges across…
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Smartwool Merino 150 L/S Crew
Smartwool 150 Merino is one of our favorite fabrics for its light weight, soft hand, durablity, and next to skin comfort. The Smartwool Merino 150 Long Sleeve (L/S) Crew is…
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REI Base Layer L/S Crew
If merino wool is not your game and you’d rather wear a synthetic base layer, check out the budget-friendly REI Base Layer Long Sleeve (L/S) Crew. It’s not the lightest…
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Patagonia R1 Air Hoody
The Patagonia R1 Air Hoody is more breathable than the original R1 and is a good option as an all-purpose fleece layer for backcountry use. While most ultralight backpackers opt…
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Melanzana Micro Grid Hoody
Acquiring a Melanzana Fleece Hoody is about as difficult as buying season tickets to the Boston Red Sox. And like the Sox, Melanzana has created a cult following for its…
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Goosefeet Gear Down Socks
Down booties are usually overbuilt with durable soles, too much insulation, and heavy fabrics. Not so with the Goosefeet Gear Down Socks, which do one thing, and do that one…
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Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket
We’re not huge fans of wind shirts that aren’t breathable. That’s why we think the Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket is such a versatile jacket. When it’s not raining, a wind…
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ZPacks Ventum Ultralight Wind Shell Jacket
If you want a wind shirt that focuses on one thing – minimum weight – then check out the ZPacks Ventum Ultralight Wind Shell Jacket. It weighs less than two…
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Patagonia Quandary Pants
The Patagonia Quandary Pants are lightweight, durable, fast-drying, and not baggy. They are one of the few dedicated hiking pants that have belt loops – a very nice feature if…
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Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
A unique take on the poncho tarp, the Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape is not only a better (more secure and stormworthy) poncho, but a much better shelter than a…
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Smartwool NTS 150 Merino Beanie
When you need a beanie hat for active, high-output use, you’ll want a merino wool cap that’s as thin as possible for maximum versatility. The Smartwool NTS 150 Merino Beanie…
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