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Demystifying DWR on Rain Jackets: How Does it Work?

Water beading on rain jacket

Waterproof/breathable rain jackets are coated with a polymer called DWR (Durable Water Repellency) that makes rain bead up and roll off the exterior surface of the jacket. Many, but not all, DWR coatings are based on fluoropolymers that have a fluorine atom at one end that is highly hydrophobic. Water is repelled by the fluorine atoms resulting in beading which …

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Hammock Gear Economy Burrow Quilt Review

The Hammock Gear Economy Burrow Quilt (“Econ Burrow”) is a fantastic value for a high-quality top quilt and perfectly suited as a hammock top quilt for the backpacker who doesn’t mind a few extra ounces in exchange for a much lower price. The Econ Burrow works on the ground, too, although it takes a while to get used to the …

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Hiking Carter Dome: Overcoming Challenges in April

April 1 at Zeta Pass

April is the hardest month to climb 4000 footers in the White Mountains because winter conditions often prevail past the end of calendar winter. More often than not, there’s at least one major winter storm that hits the region in late March or early April to add to the snowpack and prolong the winter hiking season for a month or …

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Spring Hiking Preparation: Backpacking Gear Maintenance in April

Spring Hiking Cardigan

With spring hiking and backpacking season on the horizon, here are some important gear maintenance tasks for you to perform to prepare for your next trip. If you have other spring gear maintenance tips you’d like to share, please leave a comment below. 1. Pre-Soak Your Water Filter If your water filter has dried out in storage over the winter, …

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