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Montbell Tachyon Anorak Wind Jacket
This ultra-light wind jacket from Montbell that fits like a shirt is my new favorite piece of functional gear. It’s so light and compactable, be ...
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Big Agnes Farnsworth Jacket
This is the first synthetic insulated jacket I’ve ever owned, preferring to rely on lighter weigh down for shoulder season warmth in the past. The ...
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Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail – Local Gear Spotlight: GSI Pinnacle Canister Stove
In the vast field of backpacking stoves, it all boils down to price and weight. The formulas for heat efficiency, gas mixture and boil time ...
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Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail: Patagonia R1 Hoody with Polygiene Odor Resistant Treatment
The Patagonia R1 Hoody (MSRP $159) is one of my all-time favorite outdoor garments and a great choice for winter and early spring runs, especially ...
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Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail: New Balance 870 Women’s Running Shoes
I’ve never been a runner, so it wasn’t a total surprise that my first 5K at the Spokane Happy Girls Run last summer left me ...
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Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail: Thule Chariot Cheetah 2 Multi-Sport Trailer/Stroller
Having something to push the wee one around in those first few months of parenthood was a gift, even if it was a cheap and ...
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Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail: Lorpen Technical Running and Hiking Socks
After I started running more regularly a few years back, my sock drawer has slowly been filling with new, colorful running socks of different styles ...
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Gear to Cure Spring Fever: Oboz Sundog Hiking Shoe
Bozeman-based Oboz makes boots and shoes for just about any type of hiking you can imagine. The Sundog hiking shoe is a light (around 11 ...
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Gear to Cure Spring Fever: Prana Mojo Short
There have been weeks where I’ve worn my Prana Mojo shorts more days in a row than I care to admit. They are oh-so comfortable, ...
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