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Backpacking, and Hiking Gear Reviews and Tips

Helly Hansen Dry Charger 12 Zip Base Layer

January 15, 2015

Staying warm is an art form when it comes to winter hiking and backpacking. Staying dry is often a huge part in that struggle. The Dry Charger from Helly Hansen is designed to keep you warm, while keeping you dry as well. About the base layer The Charger is a fully synthetic base, composed of … More Helly Hansen Dry Charger 12 Zip Base Layer

L.L.Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket

January 10, 2015

The L.L.Bean PrimaLoft Packaway jacket is a light weight, highly compressible mid layer garment that challenges fleece for year round usability and comfort, but can it replace it? Let’s see how it holds up. About the jacket The Packaway is built from light weight rip-stop nylon, with a thin layer of PrimaLoft One synthetic insulation. The … More L.L.Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket