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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp Poncho
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp Poncho.
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Mountain Laurel Designs Pro Poncho-Tarp
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Mountain Laurel Designs Pro Poncho.
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Zpacks Groundsheet Poncho
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Zpacks Groundsheet Poncho.
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Episode 49 | Untraditional Layers
Ryan and Andrew discuss lightweight layering options for backpacking clothing that fall outside the norm of function.
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By the Numbers: the Search for a High-MVTR Waterproof Breathable Shell Jacket
A high MVTR waterproof-breathable shell jacket may be the holy grail that can replace both a wind shirt and a rain jacket. Do they exist, and where do we find them?
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Lightweight Clothing Layering Systems for Backpacking (Member Q&A)
How to assemble and save weight on a clothing layering system for hiking and backpacking to stay warm, dry, and comfortable.
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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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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
The Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket 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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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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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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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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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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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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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shell Jacket Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shell Jacket is made using Dyneema Composite Fabric bonded to a polyester fiber outer face for durability, and to a monolayer eVENT membrane on the inner face for breathability.
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Patagonia M10 Anorak Review
This Patagonia M10 Anorak review features a minimally-featured, simply-styled waterproof-breathable rain jacket that weighs 7 oz.
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Montane Minimus 777 Jacket Review
This Montane Minimus 777 Jacket Review investigates the ultralight design, waterproofness, breathability, durability, and comfort of this sub-6-oz jacket in sustained rain.
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