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Why “waterproof” shoes will not keep your feet dry
In wet conditions, such as those in the Wind River Range in July, wet feet are inevitable despite best efforts to avoid them. Even so-called “waterproof” footwear will be eventually overwhelmed....
View ArticleBreathability: an explanation of its importance, mechanisms, and limitations
Outdoor fabrics are frequently described as being “breathable,” and this is (except in one case) a desirable characteristic. My observation based on clinics and online writings is that the concept of...
View ArticleWhich one: Delorme inReach SE or Explorer? Key Differences + My Recommendation
The Delorme inReach Explorer (left) and inReach SE (right). Physically, they are nearly identical. In advance of my thru-hike later this month of the Kings Canyon High Basin Route, I purchased a...
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