For those of us who want to go lighter into the back country, but want to avoid the inconveniences of some super-ultralight tents, the Jasperlite is a great compromise.
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Sycamore canyon is full of green cache! Trees, grass and moss await the eager visitor. With June gloom upon the area, it was a delight to have the Caballito warding off glare from my eyes.
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The Albula GTX offers a measure of comfort, versatility of design, style and stability afoot that qualifies them for any trail we are likely to tackle in the months ahead. These boots are superb for a day hike along a muddy trail or serious weekend of backpacking and climb approaches wherever you find yourself. It is this writer’s confidence that you can be sure when you step into Albula GTX, you are taking a step in the right direction.
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One of the characteristics we really like about the Marmot Thor is the strength of the tent frame. It’s just the way those dual-diameter DAC pre-bent aluminum poles are designed to create a frame that supports pretty much every square-inch of the tent body and storm fly.
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While hiking the Cinque Terre in Italy, I was thankful to have packed along the Velocity GTX, manufactured by Vasque. Having took a bad step back in the states, my foot was in need of a well supported shoe and I discovered great comfort inside the Velocity GTX.
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Vantage 35 is an excellent approach pack for hauling hardware, rope, crampons, ice-axe, insulation and nutrition. And it’s a sturdy all around day pack or a go-to overnight backpack that is capable of sustaining you, your water supply, and your essential gear.
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