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 …
Tag: puffy
Gear Review: Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka
A three-season+ or early winter coat suitable for many different uses—the last of my winter season reviews. Read More …
One year+ review – Corporate schwag puffy
A look at a corporate schwag giveaway puffy. Something I think you’ll find in consignment and thrift stores in the years ahead. Read More …
Gear review – Montbell UL Thermawrap Parka
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 …
Gear Review: Montbell Frostline Parka
A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas. Read More …
Gear Review: M65 jacket liner
Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special. Read More …
Gear Review: M65 field pants liner
A closer look at some wonderful bargain puffy pants from your local military surplus dealer. Read More …
TBT Gear: GoLite Bitterroot
GoLite gear is now rapidly becoming “throw-back” gear. The GoLite Bitterroot is an example of what GoLite did well: good, light gear that is not expensive.
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TBT Gear: The beater down jacket
Throwback Thursday..gear style! A look at the unsung hero of the gear collection: the beater down jacket. Read More …