Patagonia 2025 New "Nano Puff Jacket" Review: Everyone ends up coming back to this. What is the ultimate comfort achieved by the "perfect" synthetic insulation?
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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Patagonia PowSlayer Freeride Kit Review: A New Standard in High-Performance Backcountry Layering, Defying the Cold and Humidity, as Experienced at Tateyama BC [Hands-On Review]
Gear reviews , recommendations , Patagonia , midlayers , backcountry , insulation , backpacks , hardshells
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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[2025FW] It looks easy but it's surprisingly difficult. The best trekking pants for autumn and winter and tips on how to choose them without regrets
Trekking pants , Arc'teryx , how to choose , hiking guide , recommendations , OUTDOOR RESEARCH , Patagonia , NORRONA , Rab , Teton Bros.
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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[Fall/Winter 2025] A hidden necessity for snow sports: the best balaclava models for different uses and preferences, plus tips on how to choose one without regrets
Balaclava , THE NORTH FACE , How to Choose , Mountaineering Introduction , Recommendations , Mountain Hardwear , NORRONA , Houdini
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
![[A self-funded review] The importance of "lightness and warmth" as I realized in the Southern Alps at -20°C. Montbell's hidden gem, the US EX Light Down Anorak, is the ultimate lightweight down jacket for snowy mountains.](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC02277-1.jpg "[A self-funded review] The importance of "lightness and warmth" as I realized in the Southern Alps at -20°C. Montbell's hidden gem, the US EX Light Down Anorak, is the ultimate lightweight down jacket for snowy mountains.")
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[Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and tips on how to choose them safely
Mont-bell , hard shell , how to choose , Norrona , Montura , Rab , Millet , Arc'teryx , finetrack , mountaineering beginners , Teton Bros. , recommendations , Peak Performance , rainwear , Patagonia , soft shell
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
![[Fall/Winter 2025] Down? Synthetic? Fleece? The key to comfortable layering is choosing the right material. The best mid-layers for mountaineering (cold weather gear) by type, and tips for choosing the right one.](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/midlayer_best.jpg "[Fall/Winter 2025] Down? Synthetic? Fleece? The key to comfortable layering is choosing the right material. The best mid-layers for mountaineering (cold weather gear) by type, and tips for choosing the right one.")
[Fall/Winter 2025] Down? Synthetic? Fleece? The key to comfortable layering is choosing the right material. The best mid-layers for mountaineering (cold weather gear) by type, and tips for choosing the right one.
Insulation , NORRONA , Rab , THE NORTH FACE , Mountaineering Introduction , to Choose , Recommendations , Patagonia , Mid-Layer , Down , Fleece
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
![[Fall/Winter 2025] We've selected the best synthetic insulation for fall/winter outdoor activities from approximately 200 models, and here are some tips on how to choose the right one.](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC05318-1.jpg "[Fall/Winter 2025] We've selected the best synthetic insulation for fall/winter outdoor activities from approximately 200 models, and here are some tips on how to choose the right one.")
[Fall/Winter 2025] We've selected the best synthetic insulation for fall/winter outdoor activities from approximately 200 models, and here are some tips on how to choose the right one.
Insulation , how to choose , mont-bell , AxisQueen , NORRONA , STATIC , Rab , klattermusen , Columbia , karrimor , THE NORTH FACE , Teton Bros. , Arc'teryx , Houdini , mountaineering beginners , milestone , recommendations , Patagonia
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi