Mountain Layering Guide: How to Layer for the Mountains
How to layer for the mountains. Base layer, midlayer and shell explained. Systems for hiking, climbing and ski touring.
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The Complete Guide to Down Insulation
Everything you need to know about down insulation. Fill power, fill weight, hydrophobic down and goose vs duck.
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Hardshell Jacket Guide: What to Look For
How to choose a hardshell jacket - waterproofing ratings, breathability, membranes, 2-layer vs 3-layer and key featur...
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Midlayer Guide: Fleece, Active Insulation & How to Choose
Fleece, Polartec® Alpha™, Octa®, synthetic insulation or down? A guide to help you choose your midlayer.
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Down vs Synthetic Insulation: The Honest Guide
Down or synthetic insulation? The honest comparison. Warmth, wet weather, packability and durability.
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Merino vs Synthetic Base Layers: Which Is Right for You?
Merino or synthetic base layer? The comparison - warmth when wet, odour, durability and ethics.
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What Is DownTek™? The Complete Guide to Hydrophobic Down
DownTek™ helps down work in wet conditions. How the PFC-free hydrophobic treatment works and what the data means.
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Fill Power Explained: 600 vs 700 vs 800 vs 850
What is fill power and what do the numbers actually mean? The honest guide to 750, 800 and 850 fill power.
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How to Care for a Down Jacket: Washing, Drying & Storage
How to wash, dry and store a down jacket correctly, including the detergent question, loft restoration and DownTek™ c...
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