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Is There Something Magical at Work in Klymit’s Backpacks?

Written by Mike Goodenow Weber
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Perhaps it had been too long since I’d studied the features of backpacks.  Perhaps I hadn’t ever taken backpacks seriously enough.  But I was a bit taken aback when I read what Klymit’s Motion 35 backpack can do.

A backpack … Continue reading →


Stio’s Merino Wool Hoodie May Be the Best Midlayer Ever

Written by Mike Goodenow Weber
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When I began wearing my Merino wool hoodie by Stio, I didn’t have to be convinced of the value of Merino wool.  I already knew that Merino wool makes the best inner layer and probably the best “non-jacket” midlayer.

Wool … Continue reading →


Exerting in Cold Temps, the Argus Jacket by Arc’teryx Stands Out

Written by Mike Goodenow Weber
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What are we looking for in a lightweight jacket for snowshoeing?  Probably three things:  Little bulk, for maximum body motion.  Insulation, for weather protection.  And breathability, for moisture management.

Arc’teryx’s Argus jacket meets all these criteria.  It is a good … Continue reading →


Warm, Dry, and Primed for Adventure: Canada Goose’s Merino Wool Pilot’s Hat

Written by Mike Goodenow Weber
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Okay, yes, the ear flaps on an aviator hat do make it a tad goofy looking.  And when you wear it your friends, like mine, may egg you on to “talk Canadian, eh.”

But those same Canadians know about cold. … Continue reading →


Mountain Khakis’ Field Pants Offer a Stellar Performance on the Snow

Written by Mike Goodenow Weber
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You’d expect me to be partial to Mountain Khakis, since I live in Jackson, Wyoming, and Mountain Khakis is a Jackson-based enterprise.  But after wearing their original field pants out snowshoeing these past few weeks, I’m more than partial.  I’m … Continue reading →