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The Patagonia Capilene Cool Sun Hoody Review

With the Capilene Cool Sun Hoody, Patagonia makes its long-awaited return to the sun hoody game. Made from 100% recycled polyester jersey and featuring a 40+ UPF rating, it easily handled intense sun exposure, back-to-back trail days, and hot European heatwaves all while keeping me cool and comfortable. Capilene Cool Sun Hoody Specs  Material: 3.5-oz 100% recycled polyester jersey Sun Protection: 40+ UPF Country of … Continue reading The Patagonia Capilene Cool Sun Hoody Review

Hayden Buck
Apparel, Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

The Passage Hat Company Review

Simplification is the way forward, and to do that, I need a hat I can put on and leave on all day long, even under a helmet on both the ascent and descent. Enter Passage Hat Co.: technical hats designed specifically for the skin track, sewn in Vancouver, and built to be worn on the skintrack or under a helmet on the descent, on the … Continue reading The Passage Hat Company Review

Hayden Buck
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The Ortovox 150 Cool Merino Review

I put a pair of Ortovox 150 Cool Merino shirts through their paces, from international travel, long days on the trail and in the gym. Aside from a little sunfade, they prove that the combo of merino and tencel is a hard wearing odor defying winner.  Ortovox 150 Cool Merino Shirt Material: 44% Merino, 43% Tencel, 13% Polyamide Weight: 160 grams for XL Origin: Vietnam … Continue reading The Ortovox 150 Cool Merino Review

Hayden Buck
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The La Sportiva Bushido 3 Review

Despite its legendary status I’d always avoided the Bushido due to its lower volume of padding. I moved from hiking boots to trail runners for the padding and a stack height of 19mm in the heel. I was wrong. These are fantastic trail shoes. Great grip, stability when the going gets rugged and just the right amount of protection make this a contender for my … Continue reading The La Sportiva Bushido 3 Review

Hayden Buck
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The Rab Rivelin Hoody Review

The Rab Rivelin Hoody is designed as an all-around base layer, built for comfort and versatile use across a range of mountain activities. However, looking at the spec sheet, thumb loops, a generous hood, using it as a dedicated sun hoody was an inevitability for me. While Rab might categorize it as a base layer, its feature set and fabric weight make it an ideal … Continue reading The Rab Rivelin Hoody Review

Hayden Buck
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The Norda 005 Review

It’s fair to say that Norda is singlehandedly pushing the boundaries of trail running shoes the hardest. That is evident in every release they make and the Norda 005 is testament. Norda’s third trail shoe combines a bomber upper, and ultra cush and bouncy Armitel midsole with the lightest and grippiest outsole compound on the market with the Vibram Megagrip Elite.  The Norda 005 Review … Continue reading The Norda 005 Review

Hayden Buck
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The Patagonia Untracked Bib Review

The “little brother” to the legendary PowSlayer, the Patagonia Untracked Bibs might actually be the more talented sibling. Built with quieter materials and offering near-equal waterproofing, these bibs feature a high-cut design specifically engineered to keep out the deepest powder. Over the course of a heavy season, they’ve taken a fair amount of abuse from me and still look nearly as good as they did … Continue reading The Patagonia Untracked Bib Review

Hayden Buck
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The Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Review

An ultralight softshell with just a smidge of insulation, the Patagonia Nano-Air line provides a fantastic midlayer that moonlights as a shell in fair but cool weather. I’ve been wearing the Nano-Air Pullover for a year now and found its versatility makes it a very capable year round piece.  The Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Pullover Review Shell & lining: 100% recycled polyester air-permeable ripstop with a … Continue reading The Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Review

Hayden Buck
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The Smith Guide’s Choice XL Review

The Guide’s Choice XL is the quintessential Smith frame. While Smith markets them heavily toward the fishing community, these glasses have found their way much further afield. Hayden took them trekking and splitboarding through the Coast Mountains and across Japan while Matt took them for a different adventure, fishing for steelhead in Northern BC and bright Chinook in the ocean. Their combination of world-class optics … Continue reading The Smith Guide’s Choice XL Review

Hayden Buck
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Rab Cirrus Alpine Jacket Review

The Rab Cirrus Alpine Insulated Jacket is a versatile, eco-friendly synthetic puffy tailor-made for damp, cold-weather grit. It is a budget-friendly, durable, and warm alternative to traditional down, designed to handle moisture just as well as it handles the cold. The Rab Cirrus Alpine Insulated Jacket: Down Power without the Down Shell: Pertex Quantum Ripstop Nylon 30D Insulation: 100% Recycled PrimaLoft Silver Rise Liner:  20D … Continue reading Rab Cirrus Alpine Jacket Review

Hayden Buck