Here is Why Climate Change Is Making Mountain Climbing More Dangerous

This post is about climate change.Enter Greta Thunberg...Recent years have put the issue of climate change in a more serious light. Melting ice caps, rising sea waters, struggling

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Arc’teryx Thorsen vs Therme vs Camosun

Before comparing Thorsen, Therme and Camosun; note that Thorsen (Men's) and Camosun (Men's) remain discontinued in FW23. The Therme line, on the other hand, is expanded and now contains

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How do the different GoreTex technologies line up?

This is a cross post from this guide by Arc'teryx: https://outdoorcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/eng_arc´teryx_specs_clothes.pdfFind more information about Arc'teryx's Gore-Tex Guide here.GORE-TEX®All GORE products reflect the new brand naming schema implemented by the

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Proton/Atom vs Nano Air: First hand (temp ratings & more)

Y'all know this is just my opinion... right? NameEst. Temp (F/C)BreathabilityWind Res.Abrasion res.ReviewPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?Synthetic FillSynth. Fill WeightFace FabricActivityFitWeightLength (CB)Discontinued?bestsyntheticjacketsInternal pocketsExternal pockets Arc'teryx Alpha Parka

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Patagonia Nano Air [Fall 2019] Update: What is new?

Most recent (Fall 2019 model) Nano Air. As some of you know, Nano Air received an update in Fall 2019.  On Patagonia's site, this is the new hoody. I couldn't

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Best Insulated Jackets: Nuclei, Atom, Nano, DAS (test results)

Y'all know this is just my opinion... right?  NameEst. Temp (F/C)ReviewPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?TypeFill Power (in3/oz)Fill Weight (g)Fill Volume (in3)Synthetic FillSynth. Fill WeightFace FabricActivityFitWeightLength (CB)Discontinued? Arc'teryx

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Arc’teryx Proton vs Atom | How to decide + our temperature ratings

The available lineup of men's Arc'teryx Proton and Atom jackets varies throughout the year depending on season. It can include the Proton Hybrid Hoody, Proton Hoody, Proton Heavyweight

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Prana Brion vs Zion pants review: 5 key differences

Zion Slim Pant Zion Standard Pant Zion Straight Pant Zion Convertible PantBoth the Brion and Zion pants from Prana are extremely popular among the hiking and climbing communities

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Arc’teryx Atom AR vs LT

Going from top to bottom: Atom SL (soon to be called Atom Lightweight), Atom (formerly LT) and Atom Heavyweight (formerly AR). Click on image to view their side-by-side

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Patagonia Nano Puff vs Micro Puff: How to decide

The more matte 20d fabric of the blue Patagonia Nano Puff vs the Micro Puff and its 10-denier face fabric in greenThe Patagonia Nano Puff and Micro Puff jackets, hooded

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