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Special Mention: Insulated Utility Mid-Layer (Static & Active)

Special Mention: Insulated Utility Mid-Layer (Static & Active)

Marmot's Alt HB Pullover Special Mentions [ * below we've bolded the relevant condition for the item reviewed here ] Over time we've come across a number items that have really impressed us and we'd [...] Read more

Special Mention: Ultralight Synthetic Insulated Jacket (Updated)

Special Mention: Ultralight Synthetic Insulated Jacket (Updated)

Haglofs L.I.M Barrier Jacket (Primaloft Aerogel Version) This review has been updated to include a section on the L.I.M Barrier Vest (Gilet). If you've already read the review and/or want to jump to [...] Read more

Best Lightweight (Under 400g) Insulated Jacket

Best Lightweight (Under 400g) Insulated Jacket

Mountain Equipment's Rampart Hooded Jacket Preface We recently wrote a post about synthetic insulation titled "A Fraud of Meaningless Measures" which serves as a companion piece to this review. It, [...] Read more

Best Lightweight (~250g) Down Vest, Gilet (Thermal Booster Layer)

Best Lightweight (~250g) Down Vest, Gilet (Thermal Booster Layer)

Decathlon's Quechua Trek 500 Down Gilet Preface As always, we're looking at the Decathlon Trek 500 Down Gilet from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest [...] Read more

Best Midweight (~700g) Insulated Jacket

Best Midweight (~700g) Insulated Jacket

Keela's Belay Smock Preface As always, we're looking at the Keela Belay Smock from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: 5ft 8" [...] Read more


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