Patagonia Houdini Air – Super Versatile Layer for Aerobic Mountain Sports Drew Thayer Finally, a windbreaker that BREATHES I have an annoying relationship with windbreakers: I wear one, quickly get sweaty, and want to take it off, but when I finally take it off I’m cold again and I wish I’d left it on. After years of trying a
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TSL Outdoors Connect Carbon 5 Poles – Adjustable Carbon Poles for All Seasons The TSL Outdoors Connect Carbon 5 Poles are collapsable and adjustable. They also feature a removable wrist strap, swivel winter baskets, summer baskets, and a nice design. TSL Outdoors Connect Carbon 5 review I used the TSL Outdoors Connect Carbon 5 Poles for splitboarding here
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Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 Andrew Piotrowski Recently I tested out the Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 Pack. When it comes to modern backpacking packs there seem to be two clear design platforms that take very opposite approaches. There is the minimalist “throw everything in one pocket Ultra-Light” platforms on one side and on the other side of the spectrum are the super
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Smith Bobcat – Best of Goggles and Sunglasses Kate Agathon The newly-released Smith Bobcat performance eyewear offers the best of both goggles and sunglasses. Like a goggle, the shield lens offers full coverage from elements and also a wider field of vision for a full panoramic view. Like sunglasses, they are lightweight, and are easier to quickly put on and
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Engearment Favorite Films Part 2 (All-time Faves) Kate Agathon We all have a favorite outdoor adventure film. One that we can watch over and over again and feel as stoked seeing it for the nth time as we did the first time we viewed it. In an industry saturated with outdoor recreation films, what makes our favorites stand
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Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket – Ultralight 3 Layer Protection The new Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket ($399) features AscentShell coupled with Pertex Diamond Fuse for durability. Making it a very light and strong hardshell. Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell jacket review Previously, I have tested several OR AscentShell jackets and bibs. This year was the OR Skytour Jacket and
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