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    [Workman's Top Recommendation of the Year] Merinotech Active Insulation Review: Merino wool and graphene open up a new world of warm, breathable clothing for fall and winter activities (Developed in collaboration with Outdoor Gearzine)

    [Workman's Most Recommended Product of the Year] Merinotech Active Insulation Review: "Merino wool x..."

    October 10, 2025 6:30
    Sponsored , Gear Review , Recommendations , Mid-layer , Insulation , Workman
    I actually tried using Grangers, a rumored brand that is both hassle-free and effective, to care for my waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots. [Gear Maintenance Practical Guide]

    Grangers is known for its low maintenance and high effectiveness, so we've actually tried out waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots...

    October 9, 2025 6:43
    Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.19] AVANT-GARDE Continued! HOMIES COFFEE! GRID, the Shop Where the Adventure Begins! [Tokigawa Special Feature Part 2]

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.19] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! Adventure...

    September 16, 2025 12:01
    [Short-term pop-up information] BROOKS HYPERION HOUSE TOKYO is now open! [Harajuku, Tokyo]

    [Short-term pop-up information] BROOKS HYPERION HOUSE TOKYO is now open! [Tokyo, Hara...

    September 15, 2025 17:00
    Running shoes , Brooks , News
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.18] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! GRID, the shop where the adventure began! [Tokigawa Special Feature Part 1]

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.18] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! The adventure...

    September 15, 2025 6:21
    Yamatomachi
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    I actually tried using Grangers, a rumored brand that is both hassle-free and effective, to care for my waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots. [Gear Maintenance Practical Guide]

    Grangers is known for its low maintenance and high effectiveness, so we've actually tried out waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots...

    October 9, 2025 6:43
    Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent
    DexShell Socks Review: How effective are these waterproof socks? Thoroughly tested for hiking and stream fishing!

    DexShell Socks Review: What are the waterproof socks like? I used them thoroughly for hiking and stream fishing...

    September 16, 2025 21:00
    DexShell , Gear Reviews , Socks , Sponsored
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.19] AVANT-GARDE Continued! HOMIES COFFEE! GRID, the Shop Where the Adventure Begins! [Tokigawa Special Feature Part 2]

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.19] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! Adventure...

    September 16, 2025 12:01
    [Short-term pop-up information] BROOKS HYPERION HOUSE TOKYO is now open! [Harajuku, Tokyo]

    [Short-term pop-up information] BROOKS HYPERION HOUSE TOKYO is now open! [Tokyo, Hara...

    September 15, 2025 17:00
    Running shoes , Brooks , News
    Zamberlan "Sarate Trek GT RR RECCO" Review: There's a reason why I was able to walk lightly from the door to the top of the ridge. A lightweight fast trekking shoe that combines technology and craftsmanship.

    Zamberlan "Sarate Trek GT RR RECCO" Review: Lightweight from the door to the top of the ridge...

    September 5, 2025 11:00
    Gear Review , Trekking Shoes , Recommendations , Zamberlan , Sponsored
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    Lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate, sodium ion, and quasi-solid state. We compared all four types of mobile batteries! Which is best for outdoor use?

    Lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate, sodium ion, and quasi-solid state. I used all four types of mobile batteries...

    October 21, 2025 6:33
    Mobile battery , recommendations , comparison
    [Review at my own expense] Rovy Von Aurora A7: A super-convenient, all-inclusive, ultra-compact flashlight the size of your pinky and weighing just 17.6g

    [Review at my own expense] Rovy Von Aurora A7: Pinky-sized and weighing just 17.6g...

    October 17, 2025 6:30
    Gear reviews , recommendations , headlamps , lanterns , EDC tools
    [TMR Industries] Can be used as a can cooler, cooker, or water bottle!? A thorough review of the much talked about supernova ALBoilith330!

    [TMR Industries] Can be used as a can cooler, cooker, or water bottle!? The rumored supernova ALBoi...

    October 13, 2025 6:15
    Gear Review , Cooker
    I actually tried using Grangers, a rumored brand that is both hassle-free and effective, to care for my waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots. [Gear Maintenance Practical Guide]

    Grangers is known for its low maintenance and high effectiveness, so we've actually tried out waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots...

    October 9, 2025 6:43
    Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent
    Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: Mountaineering, photography, and everyday use - this one backpack can literally do it all. A crossover backpack packed with magical features.

    Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: Mountaineering, Cameras, and...

    October 3, 2025 6:30
    Offers , Backpacks , Gear Reviews , Recommendations , Peak Design
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    This season's vest model of hard shell jackets is essential for harsh snowy mountains, and tips for choosing them without making a mistake

    This season's vest model of hard shell jackets is essential for harsh snowy mountains, and tips for choosing them without making a mistake

    January 3, 2025 10:50
    Hardshell , NORRONA , Rab , MILLET , THE NORTH FACE , Teton Bros. , Introduction to Mountain Climbing , Rainwear , Patagonia , Softshell , Mountain Hardwear , How to Choose , Mont-bell
    Patagonia M10 Anorak & M10 Storm Pants Review: A super lightweight technical shell that can be used all year round, stripping away everything and sharpened like a knife

    Patagonia M10 Anorak & M10 Storm Pants Review: Remove all the extras...

    December 16th, 2024 6:30
    Gear reviews , recommendations , rainwear , Patagonia , hard shell
    Check out the new mont-bell autumn/winter 2024 items! Infiltrates an exhibition of Japan's leading outdoor brands, including stretchy alpine jackets and ultra-thin active insulation.

    Check out the new mont-bell autumn/winter 2024 items! alpine jackets made from stretchy and super...

    August 16, 2024 6:30
    News , mont-bell
    Check out Patagonia's new autumn/winter 2024 release! This season, there are many new fleece items from the R1 series, light alpine shell jackets made for climbers, and trail shirts that can be used in the mountains and in the city.

    Check out Patagonia's new autumn/winter 2024 release! Created for new fleece from the R1 series and climbers...

    August 8, 2024 9:51
    Backcountry , News , Patagonia
    [Mountains, Skiing and Camera Special] Digest video (Part 2: Equipment and Tools for taking good photos with backcountry skiing) has been released.

    [Mountains, Skiing and Camera Special] Digest Video (Part 2) A machine that takes good photos when taking backcountry skiing...

    March 21, 2024 6:28
    Events , Backcountry , Skiing , Camera
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    • All Camps (31)
    Lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate, sodium ion, and quasi-solid state. We compared all four types of mobile batteries! Which is best for outdoor use?

    Lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate, sodium ion, and quasi-solid state. I used all four types of mobile batteries...

    October 21, 2025 6:33
    Mobile battery , recommendations , comparison
    Lumin AID Max Quick Inflate Review: A portable solar-powered lantern and mobile battery! It's amazing because it serves two purposes.

    Lumin AID Max Quick Inflate Review: A portable solar-powered lantern...

    September 17, 2025 6:58
    Gear Review , LuminAID , Lantern
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.19] AVANT-GARDE Continued! HOMIES COFFEE! GRID, the Shop Where the Adventure Begins! [Tokigawa Special Feature Part 2]

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.19] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! Adventure...

    September 16, 2025 12:01
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.18] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! GRID, the shop where the adventure began! [Tokigawa Special Feature Part 1]

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.18] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! The adventure...

    September 15, 2025 6:21
    Yamatomachi
    SOTO Trail & Trail Table Review: A mountain-friendly gas stove and table set that achieves high performance, high cost performance, lightweight and compact.

    SOTO Trail & Trail Table Review: "High performance, high cost performance, lightweight, compact"...

    July 22, 2025 6:30
    SOTO , Gas Stove , Gear Review , Recommended
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    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 3] Crabtree Meadow to Keasarge Pass

    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 3] Crabtree Meadow...

    October 14, 2025 6:30
    American National Parks , Long Trails , Thru-Hiking
    I actually tried using Grangers, a rumored brand that is both hassle-free and effective, to care for my waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots. [Gear Maintenance Practical Guide]

    Grangers is known for its low maintenance and high effectiveness, so we've actually tried out waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots...

    October 9, 2025 6:43
    Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.21] Tokyo Ome Mitake Edition: 2ndhand outdoor gear store maunga! A close look at the Mitake main store: Endo-san's long day. [Store renewal information included]

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.21] Tokyo Ome Mitake Edition - 2ndhand outdoor gear...

    October 6, 2025 6:51
    Yamatomachi
    [September Event Report ②] Start your tent-camping traverse of Mount Houou with Sea to Summit [Now accepting participants for the October event]

    [September Event Report ②] Starting a tent-camping traverse of Mount Houou with Sea to Summit [October Event...

    October 2, 2025 8:37
    Events , Membership
    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) [Chapter 2] Horseshoe Meadow to Mount Whitney

    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 2] Horseshoe Meadow...

    September 29, 2025 10:40
    American National Parks , Long Trails , Thru-Hiking
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KATADYN's "B-Free AC 0.5L" review: Water purification speed even faster! A highly practical water purification bottle that can be used like a water bottle

KATADYN's "B-Free AC 0.5L" review: Water purification speed even faster! A highly practical water purification bottle that can be used like a water bottle

Backpack & Gear
June 26, 2025
Water bottles , supplies , water purifiers , gear reviews

written by Yosuke.C

[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] Is the extremely cost-effective domestically produced super-heated bottle "TEMPEAK LIGHT" capable of comparable to Thermos Montbell? [Comparison verification]

[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] Is the extremely cost-effective domestically produced super-heated bottle "TEMPEAK LIGHT" capable of comparable to Thermos Montbell? [Comparison verification]

Backpack & Gear
March 6, 2025
Recommended , Water Bottles , THERMOS , mont-bell , comparison , TEMPEAK

written by Yosuke.C

[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] "Montbell x Thermos x SOTO" Which titanium vacuum insulated bottle should mountain enthusiasts buy?

[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] "Montbell x Thermos x SOTO" Which titanium vacuum insulated bottle should mountain enthusiasts buy?

Backpack & Gear
February 19, 2024
Water bottle , THERMOS , mont-bell , SOTO , comparison

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

[Part 1] I really want to keep a secret, and I tried using RIVERS coffee gear while traveling on the winter Izu Peninsula stunning trail [Gear review without any consideration]

[Part 1] I really want to keep a secret, and I tried using RIVERS coffee gear while traveling on the winter Izu Peninsula stunning trail [Gear review without any consideration]

Backpack & Gear Column
March 5, 2022
Coffee , Rivers , Gear Review , Recommendations , Kitchenware , Water Bottles

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

My new favorite bottle. Hydro Flask TRAIL SERIES, a cold and heat bottle that you'll want to take out on camping in the mountains.

My new favorite bottle. Hydro Flask TRAIL SERIES, a cold and heat bottle that you'll want to take out on camping in the mountains.

Backpack & Gear
August 13, 2021
Recommended , Water Bottles , Hydro Flask

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

The SGUAI smart bottle from Germany that allows you to see the temperature inside the bottle at a glance is great.

The SGUAI smart bottle from Germany that allows you to see the temperature inside the bottle at a glance is great.

Backpack & Gear
June 17, 2019
Recommended , Water Bottles , Offerings , Crowdfunding , SGUAI

Written by Mioko Matsubara

Comparative review: A must-have for winter mountains or a daily bottle. We compared the warm and cold water bottles

Comparative review: A must-have for winter mountains or a daily bottle. We compared the warm and cold water bottles

November 27, 2018
FLSK , STANLEY , MiiR , Hydro Flask , Water Bottle , Klean Kanteen , SIGG , THERMOS , mont-bell , Comparison

written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department

Is it a bottle? Is it hydration? ~The question of how to stay hydrated in the mountains~

Is it a bottle? Is it hydration? ~The question of how to stay hydrated in the mountains~

October 25th, 2014
LAKEN , SIGG , THERMOS , Evernew , Introduction to Mountaineering , Water Bottles , Hydration , Klean Kanteen , nalgene , CAMELBAK , Platypus

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

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