I made the switch over to long pants last year as a preventative measure against tick borne illnesses like Lyme disease and to thwart black flies and mosquitoes. However, wearing long pants can be a challenge when the weather warms up and you start to sweat more. It’s times like these when you need good [...]
Patagonia Capilene Base Layers
I've tried oodles of base layers and nothing makes me feel better or warmer than my Capilenes. They are an excellent wicking base layer for many different activities including backpacking and whitewater kayaking. I've hijacked the Patagonia graphic (shown below) that best explains which fabric thickness is best for different activities. It is a very [...]
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