Xero Shoes’ Z-Trail Sandal is a thin, light, flexible trail sandal for men and women, great for followers of the “barefoot” and zero-drop shoe movements, and anyone who doesn’t want to carry extra weight but would like to bring camp shoes or …
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Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 Aero Review
The Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 Aero is a lightweight mid-cut breathable hiker for men & women. These are made without the waterproof/breathable membrane typical of most hiking boots and offer good support for those who prefer more ankle support over trail …
Read More »Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hooded Jacket Review
The Mountain Hardwear Down Hooded Ghost Whisperer Jacket is an ultralight 800 fill power hooded down jacket that’s a great addition to your pack as part of your layering system, especially for winter adventures. Weighing only 7.3 ounces for the women’s and …
Read More »Superfeet Merino Wool Insoles Review
When I started winter hiking I had problems with cold feet. As a newbie, I’d bought Merrell winter boots with 200 grams of insulation. I tried some tricks like putting aluminum foil and mylar under my insoles in the hope of reflecting more …
Read More »Arcteryx Fortrez Hoody Review
The Arcteryx Fortrez Hoody (available for men and women) is a Polartec Power Stretch Hardface fleece jacket that has an integrated balaclava to protect your head and face from the cold. It excels as a mid or outer layer for colder weather …
Read More »Gregory Amber 44 Backpack Review
The Gregory Amber 44 is an adjustable-length women’s backpack that’s large enough for overnight backpacking trips but also suitable for more technical hikes when you need to carry extra gear or layers, such as winter hiking. Weighing just 2 lbs 11 oz, …
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The Double Black Diamond Down Throw is a 60″ x 70″ down comforter with a nylon cover that weighs 15 oz. It’s insulated with 700 fill power down and you can usually buy them on Amazon for under $40. I bought two …
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