Thermarest Vesper 20F Quilt – Super Lightweight Sleeping System Kyle Juszczyk The Thermarest Vesper 20F Quilt was designed for gram-shaving and space-limited adventures in the mountains. I picked one up for spring ski mountaineering and summer alpine climbing, where pack size and weight can make or break a trip. It clocks in at 19oz (550g) and is insulated with
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YETI Yonder .6L Bottle with Tether Cap – Sophisticated Kate Agathon Earlier this month, YETI unveiled two new sizes (.6L and 1.5L) of their indestructible Yonder Water Bottle, along with an all-new Tether Cap. YETI Yonder .6L Bottle with Tether Cap Review As someone who prefers using water bottles over hydration bladders, the YETI Yonder is my favorite water bottle for its weight (50
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GU Energy: New Refreshing Citrus Flavors in Energy Chews and Gels Paul Gallaher GU Energy released some new flavors this spring – GU Energy Chews and Gels – and I’ve been able to give them a try during long endurance bike rides and hikes to keep my energy levels up. GU Energy Chews – Lemonade Flavor: I’ve grown to
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Julbo Density Reactiv Sunglasses – 0-3 Photochromic Awesome Shades Drew Thayer Well over a decade ago I remember getting a raise and blowing it all on a pair of photochromic sunglasses because they seemed just so cool. Well, they changed in tint by about 2% when they sun went behind clouds and I remember selling them on Craigslist… I probably
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Mountain Hardwear Summer Rib Short Sleeve – Go-to Baselayer Devan Michael Are you in need of a go-to base layer for the upcoming spring & summer months that can handle however you wear it in the backcountry hiking, backpacking, rock climbing or camping? Or maybe you just are looking for a stylish casual crop to go with your adventurous
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Samaya Ultra 35 Backpack – Ultra Light and Ready for Adventure Luke Cunningham While exploring the outdoors of Colorado, I rely heavily on my gear to perform in extreme conditions. The Samaya Ultra 35 Backpack, which happened to win an ISPO award in 2022, has quickly become my go-to choice for smaller objectives in the backcountry. This backpack was designed in the French Alps with precision and
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