Black Diamond Access Down Hoody Kate Agathon Hands down (no pun intended) my very favorite piece this winter is the Black Diamond Access Down Hoody. Purchased last month mostly because I was attracted to a particular color (Vermillion), I have not worn any of my other down jackets since. The 700-fill Black Diamond Access Down Hoody underwent a
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Patagonia DAS Light Hoody – Excellent Warmth and Great Performance The new Patagonia DAS Light Hoody $329 is one of my favorite jackets of this season. It is warmer than the Micro Puff, yet light enough to find its way on most trips. Featuring 10D Pertex Quantum Pro with a PU and DWR coating to keep the elements out.
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Triple FAT Goose Hyland Jacket – 3 in 1 Waterproof Down Parka Triple FAT Goose Hyland Jacket – 3 in 1 Waterproof Down Parka features a soft feeling waterproof shell with 8 ounces of 750+ fill down for Artic cold protection. 3 in 1 Design The Triple FAT Goose Hyland jacket is actually 3 jackets in 1. First, there is
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Nikwax Great Tips and Tricks for the Engearment Audience! Nikwax tips and tricks. How to use Nikwax to clean your favorite outdoor gear. From jackets and bibs to down and wool, boots, and gloves. Nikwax has it covered. The Engearment Team has relied on Nikwax to clean our gear and restore DWR to our favorite ski and snowboard clothes. We
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Patagonia R1 Air Review – Super Comfortable and Ultra-Breathable The brand new Patagonia R1 Air is super comfortable, like ridiculously comfortable. Plus, it is very breathable. This makes it great for high output activities. Patagonia R1 Air Material The zig-zag pattern of the R1 Air reminds me of the Capilene Air that I loved so much (review here) Patagonia claims
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Backcountry Ski Kit 2020- Drew’s Favorite Gear Patagonia Snow Guide Pants Drew Thayer Simple soft-shell pants for dry conditions, slim tailoring might not fit everyone. Thes Patagonia Snow Guide Pants are the simplest softshell pants from Patagonia’s winter ‘19-‘20 lineup. Built out of a softshell fabric, elastic ankle cuffs, and not much else, the Snow Guide pants are workhorse touring
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