Category Archive for: ‘Gear’
2010 REI Anniversary Sale, May 21-31 – Coupon Available Now
The much-anticipated REI Anniversary Sale will start May 21 and run through May 31. Better late than never!
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Review: La Sportiva Sandstone GTX-XCR Hiking Shoes
It took a long time for me to come around to the trail runner/hiking shoe trend. But these shoes eased me in and changed my mind.
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Choosing a Soft Shell Jacket: EMS Endotherm, Patagonia Guide, or REI One
I’ve been late to jump on the soft shell bandwagon. Not due to any hesitation or skepticism I have about the technology, but because I haven’t had a need for the benefits soft shells offer.
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Patagonia Winterfest Sale – It’s On!
Ready, set…. go! One of the better outdoor/adventure clothing sales started today. If you have been saving your pennies for some quality gear, now might be a good time to crack the piggy bank.
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Video: Winter Layering 101
This video from Backpacker Magazine is a nice, basic intro to upper body layering for winter hiking.
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Patagonia Winterfest Sale, Feb 11-16
During a recent conversation about gear, a fellow outdoor enthusiast referred to as “PataGucci.” Apparently this is the term the cool kids have been using to poke fun of some of the company’s expensive, fashion forward outdoor wear.
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