But before your eyes glaze over and you run shrieking from the computer, I promise you that the Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoody ($279) is not just another down parka. It’s what’s inside…
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The MSR Guardian Gravity ($250) is a lightweight packable purifier system that filters wilderness water using simple gravity instead of hand pumping.
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The Miir Pourigami ($30) is for all the coffee aficionados over the age of 50 who remember that exact moment in their lives when they placed their right hand over their hearts…
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Admittedly, I am a tennis shoes hiking-type of gal. That said, I am open-minded enough to try new gear which may change up my standard operating procedures. Garmont reached out…
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The LOWA Explorer GTX Mid ($240) is a slim-downed, lightweight, fast, flexible and agile backpacking boot that blends the best of a traditional, aggressive mountainous pack-carrying mule with a modern,…
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Comfort and awesomeness are what comes to mind when talking about Wild Rye Freel ($119) women’s bike shorts. The Freel bike shorts are not only comfortable, but they’re durable and…
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When it comes to backpacks, the optimal number to have is n+1. I say this not to promote excessive consumerism and emotional buying, but because our hiking distances and objectives…
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Sunglasses are an obvious need when the sun is out. But they’re equally important in overcast conditions because UV rays can still pass through clouds and cause eye damage. The…
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Although nature was never technically closed during the COVID19 stay-at-home restrictions, for many hiking enthusiasts in northern climates, it was the snow-covered and mud-soaked trails that kept us homebound. Now…