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Columbia Powerfly Down Jacket: Business on the Outside, Party on the Inside

February 26th, 2013 | By

How do you make a down jacket warmer than it already is? By lining it with a space blanket, of course. Columbia’s Powerfly Down Jacket doubles down on the breathable warmth for active wearers, but it tends to get chilly when you stop moving.

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Christmas Bonus Time: The Trek Tech Intern’s Wish List

December 22nd, 2012 | By

She’s a sharp cookie, she knows her way around the outdoors, and the girl’s got a great eye for gear, as you can clearly see below. Meet Wendy Hecker, our bright-eyed and bushy-tailed intern. We’re looking forward to seeing more of her work, and you should, too. And buy her some trekking poles, for pete’s sake. Kid’s gotta hike.

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Mammut Teton GTX: Rough Riders, (More Ways than One)

November 26th, 2012 | By

If you were to classify the Men’s Mammut Teton GTX as a motorized vehicle it would fall into the small frame 4×4 category. You can think of the Tetons like a Willy’s jeep. These are going to be functional, able to take a beating, but they’re not the most plush ride over the long haul.

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Gear We Like: Camelbak Eddy Bottle

November 6th, 2012 | By

Super simple and super practical, the Eddy is my go-to bottle when on the road. The design allows for you to safely drink water (or any liquids) without the chance of spilling or obstructing your view of the road.

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Airing Out My Dirty Travel Laundry: Polarmax AYG 365′s Boxers and T-Shirt Round-up

October 8th, 2012 | By

n preparation for my work-and-play adventure in Central America, I received the AYG 365′s boxers and t-shirts made (in the USA) by Polarmax. Before even opening the packages, I immediately appreciated Polarmax’s green initiatives—their packaging indicates they use recycled materials and try to reduce their environmental footprint on the planet.

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