Engearment Writers Rafael Pease and Evan Green Take Their Stoke To Film Kate Agathon Adventure films fill our hearts with stoke and inspire dreams. From Meru (2015) to Ride the Divide (2010), we all have our favorite outdoor adventure films: the ones that inspire us so much, we watch them over and over again. However, what goes into
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Somewear Global Hotspot – Simple, Sleek, Reliable, and Affordable Jace Jackson I spend a lot of time off-grid in my mountain pursuits. While I believe in the value of solitude, there is a certain peace of mind provided by a solid, reliable satellite communication device. This summer, I had the opportunity to test the innovative new satellite communicator
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Arc’teryx Trino SL – Extra Breathable and Versatile Softshell The Arc’teryx Trino SL $219 is a very breathable and versatile softshell that is at home on trail runs, biking, and touring. The fit and function are superb and the looks are equally at home in the city or in the mountains. The Arc’teryx Trino SL Review The Arc’teryx Trino SL
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Camp Nanotech Wil Rickards Ski Mountaineering Tools that sit at the junction of durability and featherlight. There is gear that I love which needs writing about, even if it has been around a while. Camp’s Nanotech range falls into this category. To create some understanding, let’s start with a short exercise. One that will hopefully cause you to ponder and
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Patagonia Storm 10 Rain Jacket: a minimalist rain jacket that punches way above its weight class. Drew Thayer I’ve owned, borrowed, and tested a lot of raincoats over the years, and there always seemed to be a tradeoff between lightweight and waterproofness at about 10 ounces. Jackets above this weight tend to be 3-layer construction and offer bomber protection in
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Patagonia Houdini vs Houdini Air vs Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell vs Black Diamond Alpine Start Patagonia Houdini vs Houdini Air vs Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell vs Black Diamond Alpine Start You asked for it, so here it is! The comparison of several 4oz windbreaker style jackets from Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, and Black Diamond. Each one of these is a great
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