Patagonia Disperser Roll Top 40 – Mostly Waterproof Adventure pack Drew Thayer The Patagonia Disperser Roll Top 40 water-resistant pack was released in 2021 aimed at fly fishing enthusiasts. Most of my fly fishing is done with just a fanny pack, but a burly, mostly-waterproof 40-liter pack has come in handy for a variety of activities, especially skiing. Patagonia Disperser Roll-Top Pack
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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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Tifosi Swank XL – Great Sunglasses for $30 Ryan Humphries I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the brand new Tifosi Swank XL sunglasses with the Smoke Red Lens. As a recent recipient of Lasik eye surgery, I’m a big fan of sunglasses of all sorts. My eyes are a little more sensitive to light than they were before so I typically
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Mountain Hardwear Snoskiwoski 40L Pack – Versatile Ski Mountaineering Pack Kyle Juszczyk So you want to be a ski mountaineer, huh? I should let you know that it’s not just ice axes, steep couloirs, and glory. Do you think you can handle Texas-sized blisters? The coldest you’ve ever been and hottest you’ve ever been in the same day? How
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TSL Symbioz Hyperflex Adjust Snowshoes – Terrific for Winter Adventures Mattis Sessel As I took the TSL Symbioz Hyperflex Adjust Snowshoes out of their special carrying case, I knew they were going to be fun to take on a winter adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Their binding, hourglass shape and composite material reinforced with carbon fiber immediately
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YETI Lowlands Blanket – Impressive Blanket for Dog Lovers Kate Agathon The YETI Lowlands blanket is an all-purpose utility blanket that is the answer to every dog owner’s prayers. Let’s talk about coverage. Unfolded, the YETI Lowlands blanket is a massive 55” x 78” and covers a very large area: living room, a queen-sized bed, the backseat of
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