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Lightweight Without Compromise: why less can mean more on the trail

By the end of a long day, you feel it. Not in one dramatic moment, just quietly, step after step....

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What experts actually look for when testing technical gear

When experienced hikers test gear, they’re not just looking at features.    They're asking har...

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Fill Power Explained: What those numbers mean for your jacket

600. 700. 800. Here's what they're really telling you and what they're not.    You've found a ...

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Hooded vs Non-Hooded Down Jacket: Does the hood really matter?

One question. A surprisingly interesting answer.    You’ve found the perfect down jacket. Th...

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Kathmandu Epiq Down Jacket: The Puffer you reach for

Discover the story behind Kathmandu's most loved puffer. 600-fill RDS-certified down, Pertex™ Quantum warmth and the new Epiq Hybrid, find yours this winter.

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How we test Feather Flight: What it takes to make luggage last

From the very beginning, Feather Flight wasn’t designed to live gently. It was designed to be u...

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We've been obsessed with merino for years. Here's why.

Cold morning. Sweaty climb. Breezy summit. One layer. Here's why merino wool is the ultimate fabric for shoulder season and every season in between.

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Puffer Jacket Off-Season: How to store, repair and prep your down jacket for next winter

Here's how to clean, store and repair your down jacket the right way, so it's ready to go when w...

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exLIGHT Exoskeleton Explained: Lightest carry-on luggage design

Discover the lightest carry-on luggage (just1.6kg) with exLIGHT exoskeleton technology. Award-winning design behind one of the best carry-on luggage. 

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