montbell – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:24:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg montbell – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Ten year gear review: Montbell Superior Down (updated) https://pmags.com/long-term-gear-review-montbell-superior-down https://pmags.com/long-term-gear-review-montbell-superior-down#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:38:54 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24052 Ten year gear review: Montbell Superior Down (updated)

A well-designed three-season puffy with a hood that is under 9 oz. I've used one version or another of this garment for overa Read More ...

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The puffies Joan and I use for outdoor use. Updated in November 2023 to feflect both new pieces and input from Joan. Read More ...

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Our annual look at the pieces of gear and clothing we enjoyed over the past year. A mix of high-end, cottage, budget, and even surplus. Read More ...

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A three-season+ or early winter coat suitable for many different uses—the last of my winter season reviews. Read More ...

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A look at the Montbell hoodie that works very well for me as a cold to cool weather top but is too warm for me once the mercury hits ~65F. Read More ...

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A sub-10z synthetic parka that makes an excellent all-around three-season+ for conditions not always dry. And extremely comfy a well! Read More ...

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With about 90 bag nights this year in all four seasons, we had ample opportunity to try out new gear and replace existing equipment. Read More ...

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A quilt so well-made, Joan "borrows" it from me on her solo trips. And at least once on trips we took together. Read More ...

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A video that looks over the clothing I use for my shells be it rain or snow. And with a few budget options as well. Read More ...

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Items of gear and clothing that I used consistently over the decade. Read More ...

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