Review: Hydro Flask Trail Bottle

Hydro Flask Trail Bottle Review  Hot drinks are essential when in the mountains in the winter. The problem with most insulated bottles is they can be very heavy. The Hydro Flask Trail Series of bottles, also called the Lightweight line, keep you warm and hydrated and with 20% less weight than their ever-popular standard bottles.  Overview Material: 18/8 Stainless Steel Sizes Tested: 709 ml (24 … Continue reading Review: Hydro Flask Trail Bottle

Review: Patagonia Macro Puff

The bigger burlier cousin to the Micro Puff, the Patagonia Macro Puff is designed with cold weather activities in mind.  Filled with more than twice the insulation of a Micro Puff, the Patagonia Macro Puff adds warmth without sacrificing weight to make this a good midweight insulation piece. Think gusty ski tour transitions, belaying in the fall or early spring and mild winter camping.  Specs … Continue reading Review: Patagonia Macro Puff