Thermarest NeoAir XTherm Sleeping Pad Andrew Piotrowski The frigid breeze sweeping under the tent fly and across my exposed face was a stern reminder that I was not in my warm bed back at home, Instead, I was on top of a ridge on a cold fall night in the Shenandoah Valley. Besides the occasional breeze on my face, I
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Thermarest NeoAir Topo Luxe Sleeping Pad – Supreme Comfort for 3 Season Backpacking The new Thermarest NeoAir Topo Luxe Sleeping Pad combines a very comfortable experience with lightweight and packable design. Featuring 4″ of cushion and an R-Value of 3.7. Making this a great sleeping pad for 3 season use. Best of both worlds We have tested many sleeping pads and
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Swiftwick Pursuit Ultralight Socks – Light and Breathable Socks Launching today, August 3rd, the Swiftwick Pursuit Ultralight socks feature merino wool for all-season comfort. We have had a few pairs to test at Engearment and we are impressed! PURSUIT Zero Ultralight I love merino wool for clothes. From shirts and baselayers to socks and neck gators. Merino wool is
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MSR Trail Base Gravity Filter System – – Versatility Andrew Piotrowski Backcountry travel has a special way of beating you up. For me, I think it’s mostly the repetitive nature of it. Get up, eat, pack up camp, walk/climb/ski for many hours, argue about where to camp, set up camp, filter water, eat, then pass out. If your anything like
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BlackStrap Civil Mask – From Snowboarding to Protection BlackStrap makes some great headwear and sun protection. Personally, I have been using their gear for backcountry splitboard missions for the last few years. A month ago, they sent over a different kind of protective gear – a face mask. Made from upcycled and repurposed materials, and saving 90,000 lbs of wasted
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Thermarest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad – Great Night’s Sleep Austen Beason Thermarest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad $190 I think we can all agree a good night’s rest out on the trail is important, if not at least desirable over the alternative. While camping, many things contribute to sleep quality, a good sleeping bag, perhaps a pillow or warm tent, but
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