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DEET is still the most widely used insect repellent in use today. It is available in multiple concentrations ranging from 10 percent up to 100 percent. The main difference between the different concentrations is how long they remain effective. For example, a concentration of 30% will repel mosquitos and ticks for about 6-8 hours, while a concentration of 100% will …

The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 is an ultralight down sleeping bag designed for back sleepers that weighs 20 ounces (1 lb 4 oz) and is insulated with 900 fill power waterproof down. It has a box-baffled construction to eliminate cold spots and a half-length zipper to save weight. When stuffed the Hyperion 20 packs down to just 3L making it perfect …

The Enlightened Equipment Torrid Jacket is a very warm and lightweight synthetic insulated jacket that’s optimized for use by hikers and backpackers. It is not much to look at style-wise (if you get the “stock model”) so it’s not going to stand out on a ski slope, but it’s an expertly designed and crafted garment that’s great for 3+ season …

How does synthetic insulation compare to down insulation in terms of warmth? You might be surprised how lackluster it is in comparison, even with recent advances in the types of synthetic insulation available. Fill power is used to measure the warmth of the goose-down and duck-down insulation in down jackets, down sleeping bags, and down quilts. Expressed as a number, …