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Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
The Patagonia Micro Puff series offers one of the best warmth-to-weight ratios of any synthetic-fill jacket. It uses a high-efficiency fill (Plumafill), a unique partial-baffle construction that minimizes cold spots,…
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Merino Buff
For all of the benefits of the slightly lighter microfiber Buffs, we actually recommend the Merino Buff for backpacking in cooler conditions. It’s warmer and cozier for no additional weight.
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Western Mountaineering Flash Down Pants
The Western Mountaineering Flash Down Pants provide lightweight insulation that can extend the comfort of your summer quilt into three-seasons, and are a must for winter use. These are a…
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Feathered Friends EOS Down Jacket
The Feathered Friends EOS jacket balances premium materials (high-fill down and ultralight fabrics) with very high construction quality for a garment that has a compelling performance-to-weight ratio.
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Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket
The Feathered Friends Helios jacket product line is a cult-favorite among ultralight winter backpackers – it’s been touted as the warmest sewn-through down jacket ever made, which gives it the…
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Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Jacket
The Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Jacket is an ultralight jacket insulated with Climashield Apex (synthetic). It is designed for backpackers looking for an insulating (at-rest or in-camp) layer that is…
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Outdoor Research Flurry Sensor Gloves
Lofty, warm, weather-resistant, with effective fingertip sensors for tapping, swiping, pinching, and typing on a smartphone screen. Outer shell is a water-resistant wool-nylon blend, inner lining is a soft brushed…
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Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Pullover Review
The Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Pullover (7.7 oz / 219 g, MSRP $175.00) is a synthetic-fill, high loft insulating garment.
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Helly Hansen Odin Minimalist 2.0 Jacket Review
The Helly Hansen Odin Minimalist 2.0 jacket (180 g / 6.35 oz, $220) is a lightweight 2.5-layer rain jacket with a well-designed hood and minimal features.
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Goosefeet Custom Down Sweater First Looks
This first look at the Goosefeet Gear Custom Down Sweater summarizes features, specifications, and photo details of an ultralight down garment that weighs less than 6 oz (170 g).
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Feathered Friends Eos Down Vest Review
The Feathered Friends Eos Down Vest (7 oz / 200 g, $249.00) is a simple, well-constructed, well-fitting down vest with a high warmth-to-weight ratio.
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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket Review
The Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket (4.93 oz/140 g, $190) is minimally-featured, made with 75k MVTR fabric, and is reasonably-priced.
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Arc’teryx Venta Mitten Review
The Arc’teryx Venta Mitten and its cousins, the Venta Glove and Venta AR Glove, are windproof, weather-resistant active insulation layers aimed at users participating in high-output activities in moderately cold temperatures.
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Brynje Thermo Mesh Review (Wool and Synthetic Base Layers)
This Brynje Thermo Mesh Review features both Super Thermo and Wool Thermo base layers utilizing an open-weave (fishnet) construction.
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Patagonia Macro Puff Hoody Review
Max Neale gives a comprehensive review of Patagonia’s MicroPuff Hoodie, including its warmth, insulation, cut, and hood.
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Raidlight Hyperlight MP+ Waterproof Rain Jacket Review
The RaidLight HyperLight MP+ Waterproof Jacket is one of the lightest no-frills rain jackets on the market.
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Timmermade Waterbear Hood Review (First Look)
Introduction The Timmermade Waterbear Hood is a cottage-crafted down sleeping hood with a twist – a Climashield tunnel for warming the air around your face on extra-cold nights. I used…
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Arc’teryx Zeta FL Jacket Review & Zeta SL Pant Review
The Arc’teryx Zeta FL Jacket is a Gore-tex Paclite Plus rain jacket that features a trim fit and hip length. It has articulated tailoring in the hood and arms, a full-length water-resistant zipper, two handwarmer pockets with water-resistant zippers, elastic hem and wrist cuffs, and an adjustable hood aperture.
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Purple Rain Adventure Skirt Review
An increasing amount of hikers are turning to skirts and kilts for greater mobility and versatility in the backcountry. I felt it high time to give it a try
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