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Review: Outdoor Research Realm Jacket
Outdoor Research Realm Jacket Rain Jacket Outdoor Research Realm Jacket $279, 10.5 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s XS-XXL backcountry.com Carrying a heavy pack in intermittent, strong gusts of cold...
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Review: 6 Super Versatile Layering Pieces
Outdoor Research Deviator Hoody By Michael Lanza Whether climbing peaks, taking an ultra-dayhike or trail run, Nordic or backcountry skiing, or backpacking, the more time I spend in the backcountry,...
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Review: Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket
Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket Breathable Insulated Jacket Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket $225, 15 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XXL outdoorresearch.com What would you think if I told you...
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Review: The Best Base Layers and Shorts For Hiking, Trail Running, and Training
Arc’teryx Satoro AR Zip Neck LS, at Mount Whitney, California. By Michael Lanza Let’s admit it: We don’t always take our base layers as seriously and we do our outerwear and insulation—or boots and...
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The 5 Best Rain Jackets for the Backcountry
The 7.5-oz. Marmot Crux Jacket By Michael Lanza Shop for a rain jacket for the backcountry and you’ll see shells for adults ranging in price from well under $150 to over $400, in weight from less than...
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A Preview of This Year’s Best New Gear
By Michael Lanza Osprey Aura 65 AG Thinking about buying a new backpack, tent, boots, or other outdoor gear or apparel? Last August, I spent a couple of days wandering the floor of The Salt Palace in...
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The 5 Best Rain Jackets for the Backcountry
The 7.5-oz. Marmot Crux Jacket By Michael Lanza Shop for a rain jacket for the backcountry and you’ll see shells for adults ranging in price from well under $150 to over $400, in weight from less than...
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The World’s Best Holiday Gift Guide: 40 Top Picks in Outdoor Gear and Apparel
By Michael Lanza If you’re shopping for someone who loves the outdoors this holiday season… or, ahem, for yourself… look no farther. I’ve compiled my annual list of the best outdoor gear and apparel...
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Best New Gear of the Year: My Top 10 Favorites
The North Face Fovero 70 backpack in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains. By Michael Lanza Every year, I field test and review at this blog dozens of pieces of new outdoor gear and clothing—backpacks, shoes and...
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Review: Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket
Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket Winter Shell Jacket Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket $350, 1 lb. 7 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XXL, women’s XS-XL backcountry.com From the moment we left our car,...
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research and Rab Winter Down Jackets
Outdoor Research Maestro Jacket Down Jackets for Winter Outdoor Research Maestro Jacket $325, 1 lb. 5 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XL outdoorresearch.com On January nights that dipped into the...
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Luminary Gloves
Outdoor Research Luminary Gloves Winter Gloves Outdoor Research Luminary Gloves $99, 8 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XL, women’s S-L outdoorresearch.com As someone who gets cold fingers very...
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Torque L/S Tee
Outdoor Research Torque L/S Tee Lightweight Top Outdoor Research Torque L/S Tee $69, 6 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XL, women’s XS-XL outdoorresearch.com For high-output, three-season activities...
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Throttle Short
Outdoor Research Throttle Short Hiking and Running Shorts Outdoor Research Throttle Short $59, 6 oz. (men’s small) Sizes: men’s S-XXL, women’s XS-XL outdoorresearch.com With the variety of shorts for...
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Lodestar Gloves and Ibex Point 62 Gloves
Outdoor Research Lodestar Gloves Winter Gloves Outdoor Research Lodestar Gloves $89, 5 oz. (men’s large) Sizes: men’s XS-XL outdoorresearch.com Ibex Point 62 Gloves $85, 4 oz. (medium) Sizes: unisex...
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Helium Hybrid Jacket
Outdoor Research Helium Hybrid Jacket. Ultralight Wind Shell Outdoor Research Helium Hybrid Jacket $165, 5.5 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XL, women’s XS-XL outdoorresearch.com On a 7.5-mile trail...
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Convertible Pants
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Convertible Pants Soft-Shell Pants Outdoor Research Ferrosi Convertible Pants $89, 11 oz. (men’s 32) Sizes: men’s 32-38, women’s 2-14 moosejaw.com For most summer and fall...
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Review: Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket
Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket Breathable Insulated Jacket Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket $225, 15 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XXL outdoorresearch.com What would you think if I told you...
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Review: Outdoor Research Deviator Hoody
Outdoor Research Deviator Hoody Hybrid Insulation Jacket Outdoor Research Deviator Hoody $185, 10 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XL, women’s XS-XL moosejaw.com On cool mornings in May while...
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Review: Outdoor Research Helium Hybrid Hooded Jacket
Outdoor Research Helium Hybrid Hooded Jacket Ultralight Hybrid Rain JacketOutdoor Research Helium Hybrid Hooded Jacket$145, 8 oz. (men’s medium)Sizes: men’s S-XXLbackcountry.com Just as the first...
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