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The Sitka Fanatic Hoody is a versatile hooded grid fleece mid-layer that’s great for on-trail hiking and off. It has an integrated face mask which is good for wind and sun protection, mittens sewn onto the end of its sleeves, a kangaroo pocket, and a drop tail that works well when worn with a backpack. It’s also treated with Polygiene …

I have a fondness for my Exped Schnozzel, a large 42L dry-bag style stuff sack (2.1 oz) that can serve double duty as a pack liner and an inflation bag for an inflatable sleeping pad. (I’ve actually been using it since 2015!) While the Schnozzel is compatible with Exped sleeping pads, it also works with my favorite sleeping pad, the …

The La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX boots are hybrid leather and textile backpacking boots that weigh less than many mid hiking boots but have deep lugs, a large toe kick, and a reinforced midsole that offers better foot protection. The boots have plenty of arch support and a lacing system designed for enhanced ankle flexibility that’s perfect for nuanced …

The RapidPure Intrepid Water Purifier Bottle is a water bottle/purifier combo solution that removes viruses, bacteria, protozoa, chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, and microplastics from backcountry and front country water sources. It’s ideal for those situations where water is plentiful, like fishing or fresh-water boating, but needs to be filtered before it is consumed. If you’d prefer a purification solution that’s …