I’ve spent the past two weeks working on a gear list for a series of 2 night section hikes I plan to do on the Masschusetts Appalachian Trail in March and April.
I expect day time temperatures at this time of year to be 30-45 degrees F and night time temperatures to go down into the […]

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It seems like I have been on a never-ending quest for a lightweight, breathable rain jacket and winter shell. I think I may have finally found one that satisfies my requirements and more: the Celestial Jacket from Outdoor Research.
 
This jacket is made from Gore-Tex PacLite fabric and only weighs 10.2 oz. in a men’s large. […]

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Outdoor Research is not known for their jackets but I’ve had good luck with their Ion windshirt which I bought for a song at the REI Outlet last year. This is a 2006 product but you can still find it in outlet stores on the web. It should not be confused with the Marmot Ion […]

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