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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
Hardshell , how to choose , NORRONA , MONTURA , Rab , MILLET , finetrack , Arc'teryx , Teton Bros. , mountaineering beginners , Peak Performance , rainwear , Patagonia , softshell , Mont-Bell
written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department
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