If it’s good, they’ll get rid of it.
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Simple Clothing System: Clothes for the Desert
What do you pack for a week-long desert canoe trip?
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A lighthearted dive into the wooly world of traditional winter layering.
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Gear Review: Astral Rassler Water Boots
I’ve had a pair of Rasslers since they were introduced in 2013. They’re my favorite all-terrain, wet and dry hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and fly fishing boots.
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Essential Outdoor Gear: Patagonia Houdini Jacket Review
There are a handful of pieces of outdoor gear that legitimately qualify as classics. Continue reading “Essential Outdoor Gear: Patagonia Houdini Jacket Review”
Clothes for the Road
What to wear when you’re living in a tiny house on the road chasing outdoor adventures. Continue reading “Clothes for the Road”
Gear Review: Patagonia Baggies and Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt
Two shirts, two shorts, six weeks. Still going strong… Continue reading “Gear Review: Patagonia Baggies and Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt”
Gear Review: Black Diamond Stance Belay Parka
This thing is warm. Ridiculously warm. Continue reading “Gear Review: Black Diamond Stance Belay Parka”
DIY: Overboots for Winter Booties
Sewing a quick-and-dirty pair of overboots for my Polarguard camp booties. Continue reading “DIY: Overboots for Winter Booties”
Hot Hands: A Layering Approach to Handwear
The thing that happens when you can’t find a decent pair of mittens…
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A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Wrapup: Putting it Together Season by Season
Building a clothing system that works year round in all conditions can seem like an impossible task. The Simple Clothing System framework outlined in this series of posts makes it a snap. Continue reading “A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Wrapup: Putting it Together Season by Season”
A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Supplemental: Shirts, Shorts and Skivvies
To complete your year-round simple clothing system you need to add a lightweight summer shirt and a pair of quick-dry shorts. You should probably have some undies that don’t suck, too. Continue reading “A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Supplemental: Shirts, Shorts and Skivvies”
A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Layer 7: High Loft Insulation
If you’re going to spend time outside in the cold and snow you’ll want to add a compressible high loft jacket and pants to your clothing system.
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A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Layer 6: Waterproof/Breathable Shells
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain–it happens. When it does, quality waterproof/breathable rain gear can save the day. Continue reading “A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Layer 6: Waterproof/Breathable Shells”
A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Layer 5: Soft Shells for Cold Weather
Stretch-woven soft shell fabrics are the best choice for all-purpose cold weather shells. Continue reading “A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Layer 5: Soft Shells for Cold Weather”
A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Layer 4: Wind Shells
Wind shells are about the least glamorous piece of outdoor clothing out there, and the most versatile. Continue reading “A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Layer 4: Wind Shells”
A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Layer 3: Midweight Insulating Jacket
A midweight insulating jacket is one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you can add to your outdoor gear closet.
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Light is right. A lightweight, quick-drying fleece top and bottom are the core of a versatile cold weather clothing system.
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A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Layer 1: Baselayer
Wicking next-to-skin baselayers are the foundation of any cold weather clothing system. Choices abound. Simplicity beckons.
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A Simple Outdoor Clothing System
Outdoor clothing is too complicated. There are too many choices. It’s all too expensive. How on earth can a person expect to make the right choice about outdoor gear when there are so many options? The answer is easy: Simplify.
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