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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
    Gear Review , Recommendations , Mid-Layer , Insulation , Workman , Sponsored
    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
    Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent , Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review
    [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
    News , running shoes , Brooks
    [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
    Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent , Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review
    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
    Sponsored , DexShell , Gear Reviews , Socks
    [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
    News , running shoes , Brooks
    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
    Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent , Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review
    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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    [October Event Report] North Yatsugatake will not disappoint you! "ZEROGRAM and Everyone's Tent-Camping Hike"

    [October Event Report] North Yatsugatake Will Not Disappoint You! "ZEROGRAM and the Tent Camping Hike"

    October 22, 2025 11:59
    Zerogram , Membership , Amazfit , Events
    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
    Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent , Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review
    [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
    Membership , Events
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Announcement of the offline event in July, "Tental Hiking with Big Agnes and arata" [Recommended for beginners to stay in tents]

Announcement of the offline event in July, "Tental Hiking with Big Agnes and arata" [Recommended for beginners to stay in tents]

Backpack & Gear Column
June 13, 2025
Big Agnes tents events arata​​

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Big Agnes' Skyline UL Chair Black is a perfect "high-end outdoor gadget" that is naturally comfortable to assemble, store, view, lift, and sit.

Big Agnes' Skyline UL Chair Black is a perfect "high-end outdoor gadget" that is naturally comfortable to assemble, store, view, lift, and sit.

camp
March 11, 2024
Gear reviews , Recommendations , Big Agnes , Camping Chairs

Written by Saito Titoce

[The best down jacket for everyday use in cold regions] Big Agnes' Shovel Head Jacket is a very satisfying experience from the extremely cold Steamboat in Colorado in winter.

[The best down jacket for everyday use in cold regions] Big Agnes' Shovel Head Jacket is a very satisfying experience from the extremely cold Steamboat in Colorado in winter.

Camping wear
October 16, 2023
Down , Insulation , Big Agnes , Offerings , Gear Reviews , Recommendations , Middle Layers

Written by Saito Titoce

[2023 Edition] Recommended tents for mountain lovers with over 100 days of tents per year, and how to choose tents for climbing without regrets.

[2023 Edition] Recommended tents for mountain lovers with over 100 days of tents per year, and how to choose tents for climbing without regrets.

Backpack & Gear
June 19, 2023
NEMO , HILLEBERG , Introduction to Mountain Climbing , Recommendations , How to Choose , Mont-bell , HERITAGE , MSR , hcs , Sea to Summit , Mobi Garden , Big Agnes , Tents , Arai Tents

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] I tried sleeping on a closed cell type sleeping pad or mattress.

[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] I tried sleeping on a closed cell type sleeping pad or mattress.

Backpack & Gear
September 17, 2021
Evernew , mont-bell , big agnes , NEMO , THERM-A-REST , sleeping pads , mountains and roads , comparison

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Review: Tiger Wall UL2 EX A Japanese-style ultra-lightweight tent that combines lightness and comfort, whether it's solo or pair

Review: Tiger Wall UL2 EX A Japanese-style ultra-lightweight tent that combines lightness and comfort, whether it's solo or pair

Backpack & Gear
April 5, 2019
Tent , Gear Review , Recommendations , Big Agnes

written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department

A summary of the best outdoor gear of 2015 selected by the world's outdoor media

A summary of the best outdoor gear of 2015 selected by the world's outdoor media

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January 5, 2016
LEATHERMAN , Recommended , JetBoil , BIOLITE , Patagonia , deuter , Boreas , OSPREY , adidas , thumbs up , Mountain Hardwear , Salomon , Hoka One One , BLACK DIAMOND , NEMO , Sony , Rab , THERM-A-REST , LOWA , GIRO , Salewa , UCO , berghaus , SCARPA , THE NORTH FACE , Sea to Summit , KEEN , Arc'teryx , Big Agnes

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

A summary of interesting gear I came across at OR Summer 2015 - Tents, Sleeping Bags, Mats Edition -

A summary of interesting gear I came across at OR Summer 2015 - Tents, Sleeping Bags, Mats Edition -

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August 28, 2015
MSR , Big Agnes , NEMO , HILLEBERG , SlingFin , THERM-A-REST , Kelty , THE NORTH FACE , Mountain Hardwear , Outdoor Retailer

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

7 Things You Need to Know to Choose the Best Mountain Climbing Tent

7 Things You Need to Know to Choose the Best Mountain Climbing Tent

Backpack & Gear
June 28, 2015
Big Agnes , Tents , Arai Tents , Espers , How to Choose , Introduction to Mountain Climbing , Mont-bell

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

7 recommended mountain climbing and hiking tents for those who want to try staying in a tent this year

7 recommended mountain climbing and hiking tents for those who want to try staying in a tent this year

Backpack & Gear
June 22, 2015
MSR , Big Agnes , Tents , Aly Tents , NEMO , HILLEBERG , Espers , Recommended , mont-bell

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

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