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The Outdoor Research Dryline Rain Jacket is a 2.5 layer waterproof/breathable rain jacket with pit zips, an adjustable hood, wrist cuffs, and a hem adjustment. The seams are seam taped to prevent leaking and the jacket has a waterproof main Aquaguard zipper. There are two zippered hand warmer pockets and a chest pocket and it stuffs into one of its …

Do you have a lot of hiking, climbing, or backpacking gear that looks identical to your friends’ gear? Does it get all mixed up in the car or in camp so you can’t tell what gear is yours? Here’s an easy way to color code your gear with colored duct tape so you can tell what’s yours and what belongs …

The Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2 Tent is a relaunch of old customer favorite with an updated design, fabrics and hardware. It’s a double-walled, two-person tent, lightweight enough for backpacking if the weight is shared (3.5 pounds), but also well-suited for car camping when you want a shelter that’s roomy for two and super easy to set up. Specs at a …

Many three-season tents can be used for winter camping or backpacking if you set them up below treeline, they have strong aluminum or carbon fiber tent poles, and you bring sufficient sleeping insulation and warm clothing to remain comfortable in cold weather. You can also make a three-season tent more comfortable in winter by building wind-breaks or enhanced vestibule areas …