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    [2026] Those who laugh at fleece will cry over fleece. The best fleece models for mountain use and other uses, as well as tips for choosing the right fleece

    [2026] Those who laugh at fleece will cry over fleece. A selection of fleeces that can still be used hard in the mountains, categorized by purpose and preference...

    January 28, 2026 10:43
    NORRONA , Rab , Houdini , Mountaineering Introduction , Recommendations , La Sportiva , How to Choose , Patagonia , Mid-Layer , Fleece , Mountain Hardwear , Mont-Bell
    Patagonia "Hi-Loft Nano Puff Hoody" Review: This classic insulation adds exceptional insulation. It's a perfect winter jacket for hard use, offering down-like warmth and toughness

    Patagonia Hi-Loft Nano Puff Hoody Review: The classic insulation with outstanding insulation...

    January 23, 2026 6:41
    Gear reviews , recommendations , Patagonia​
    [2025-2026 Fall/Winter] Try them on and see for yourself. This season's best winter gloves for different uses and preferences, plus tips on how to choose the right one without regrets

    [2025-2026 Fall/Winter] Try them on and see for yourself! This season's best winter gloves, classified by purpose and preference...

    January 1, 2026 6:30
    HESTRA , Mountaineering Introduction , Swany , OUTDOOR RESEARCH , REUSCH , Mont-Bell , BLACK DIAMOND , Gloves , How to Choose
    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?

    Patagonia 2025 Nano Puff Jacket Review: Everyone ends up coming back to this. Synthetic fiber...

    December 26, 2025 6:30
    Gear reviews , recommendations , Patagonia , midlayers , insulation , offers
    Patagonia Powder Town Jacket & Bib Review: An all-around snow shell for everything from backcountry powder runs to cruising the slopes

    Patagonia Powder Town Jacket & Bib Review: From backcountry powder runs to the slopes...

    December 23, 2025 6:30
    Backcountry , Gear Reviews , Recommendations , Patagonia
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    [2025-2026] What should you pay attention to when choosing hiking boots for snowy mountains? Tips for choosing so you don't regret your purchase and recommended models for this season

    [2025-2026] What should you pay attention to when choosing hiking boots for snowy mountains? How to choose the right one so you don't regret your purchase...

    January 20, 2026 6:30
    Trekking shoes , how to choose , mountaineering beginners , snowy mountains , recommendations , BOREAL , La Sportiva , mont-bell , LOWA , SCARPA
    [New Store Information] The Ideas Behind ReBIRD™ - Arc'teryx Ikebukuro Tobu Brand Store Launches! [In-store Event Information]

    [New Store Information] The Thoughts Behind ReBIRD™ - Arc'teryx Ikebukuro Tobu Brand Store...

    November 13, 2025 10:18
    Trails, rocky terrain, hiking, and trekking—the Caravan Grand King GK-ALT mountain boots fill a new sweet spot for hiking boots, allowing you to explore Japan's mountains with just one pair. [Quick Review]

    Trails, rocky terrain, hiking, and trekking—the "Ki..." mountain boots are the perfect companion for exploring Japan's mountains.

    November 3, 2025 6:30
    Gear reviews , Trekking shoes , Recommendations , Caravans , Sponsored
    [Let's go mountaineering!] The 3rd ALPS OUTDOOR SUMMIT '25! [Event Report]

    [Let's go mountaineering!] The 3rd ALPS OUTDOOR SUMMIT '25! [Event Report]

    October 28, 2025 6:30
    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
    Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent , Grangers
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    The freedom of being able to "leave it alone" without worrying about temperatures ranging from -40°C to 80°C. A thorough review of the next-generation mobile battery, the "HAMAKEN WORKS New SSPB Semi-Solid-State Battery," a long-awaited choice for snowy mountain and car camping users, in the frigid cold of Hokkaido

    The freedom of being able to "leave it alone" in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 80°C. A next-generation mobile battery long awaited by snowy mountain and car camping users...

    January 14, 2026 6:30
    Recommended , Offered , Mobile Battery , HAMAKEN WORKS
    [2025-2026] Never judge a sleeping bag based on brand image alone. The best sleeping bag models for mountaineering and tips for choosing one that won't leave you regretting your purchase

    [2025-2026] Never judge a product based on its brand image alone. Sleeping bags for mountaineering...

    December 29, 2025 6:30
    Sleeping bags , NEMO , ISUKA , OMM , Enlightened Equipment , THE NORTH FACE , mountaineering guide , recommendations , how to choose , mont-bell , ZANE ARTS , Rab , LEISURES , Sea to Summit
    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]

    Patagonia PowSlayer Freeride Kit Review: Blows away the cold and stuffiness at Tateyama BC...

    December 19, 2025 7:08
    Insulation , Backpack , Hardshell , Gear Review , Recommended , Patagonia , Midlayer , Backcountry
    SIGG Alpinestar 0.5L Review: SIGG, the long-established Swiss brand, has finally released this tough, beautiful, and piping hot insulated mountain bottle. Can it break the stronghold of Montbell, the mountain-only brand?

    SIGG Alpinestar 0.5L Review: The long-awaited release from the long-established Swiss brand SIGG...

    December 11, 2025 6:31
    Gear Review , Recommendations , SIGG , Offers , Insulated Bottles
    [Fall/Winter 2025] The best backpacks for backcountry skiing and snowboarding, with tips for choosing the right one and avoiding regrets

    [Fall/Winter 2025] The best models for backcountry skiing and snowboarding backpacks you'll want right now...

    December 7, 2025 6:30
    How to choose , THE NORTH FACE , backcountry , mountaineering beginners , ORTOVOX , recommended backpacks , HAGLOFS , ARVA , OSPREY , BCA
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    [2025-2026] What should you pay attention to when choosing hiking boots for snowy mountains? Tips for choosing so you don't regret your purchase and recommended models for this season

    [2025-2026] What should you pay attention to when choosing hiking boots for snowy mountains? How to choose the right one so you don't regret your purchase...

    January 20, 2026 6:30
    Trekking shoes , how to choose , mountaineering beginners , snowy mountains , recommendations , BOREAL , La Sportiva , mont-bell , LOWA , SCARPA
    [2025-2026] How to Choose Snowshoes and Wakan: The First Step in Hiking in the Snowy Mountains? Tips for Choosing the Best Models for Each Purpose and Preference

    [2025-2026] How to Choose Between Snowshoes and Wakan: The First Step in Hiking in the Snowy Mountains? How to Choose...

    January 5, 2026 6:30
    Introduction to mountaineering , recommendations , snowshoes , ATLAS , MSR , TSL , how to choose , Expert of Japan
    [2025-2026 Fall/Winter] Try them on and see for yourself. This season's best winter gloves for different uses and preferences, plus tips on how to choose the right one without regrets

    [2025-2026 Fall/Winter] Try them on and see for yourself! This season's best winter gloves, classified by purpose and preference...

    January 1, 2026 6:30
    HESTRA , Mountaineering Introduction , Swany , OUTDOOR RESEARCH , REUSCH , Mont-Bell , BLACK DIAMOND , Gloves , How to Choose
    Patagonia Powder Town Jacket & Bib Review: An all-around snow shell for everything from backcountry powder runs to cruising the slopes

    Patagonia Powder Town Jacket & Bib Review: From backcountry powder runs to the slopes...

    December 23, 2025 6:30
    Backcountry , Gear Reviews , Recommendations , Patagonia
    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]

    Patagonia PowSlayer Freeride Kit Review: Blows away the cold and stuffiness at Tateyama BC...

    December 19, 2025 7:08
    Insulation , Backpack , Hardshell , Gear Review , Recommended , Patagonia , Midlayer , Backcountry
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    [Let's go mountaineering!] The 3rd ALPS OUTDOOR SUMMIT '25! [Event Report]

    [Let's go mountaineering!] The 3rd ALPS OUTDOOR SUMMIT '25! [Event Report]

    October 28, 2025 6:30
    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
    Recommendations , Comparison , Mobile Battery
    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
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    [Survey with prize draw] What type of mobile battery would you like to use next outdoors? [Amazon gift card]

    [Survey with prize draw] What type of mobile battery would you like to use next when outdoors?.

    January 14, 2026 6:20
    Mobile battery , survey
    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 9] Muir Pass Detour Route

    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 9] Muir Pass Detour...

    January 11, 2026 6:33
    American National Parks , Long Trails , Thru-Hiking
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.23] Fukushima Motomiya City Edition: An outdoor shop in a home center!? Farm shops and the surrounding area

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol. 23] Motomiya City, Fukushima: An outdoor shop inside a home improvement center!? A farm shop...

    December 26, 2025 5:30
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    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 8] Muir Pass to the San Joaquin River

    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 8] From Muir Pass...

    December 21, 2025 6:30
    American National Parks , Long Trails , Thru-Hiking
    [Walking, skiing, and staying in the snowy mountains] Stay in a mountain hut at the foot of Mt. Makihata and experience snowshoeing, mountain skiing, snow caves, and igloos. [Outdoor Gearzine Snowy Mountain Experience 2026]

    [Walking, skiing, and staying in the snowy mountains] Stay at a mountain hut at the foot of Mt. Makihata and experience snowshoeing, mountain skiing, snow caves, and igloos...

    December 17, 2025 22:55
    Snow Mountain , Membership , Event
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Once you've worn it, you can't take it off, and 6 practical recommended outdoor watches, including: If you have one, your mountain climbing changes depending on whether you have one

Once you've worn it, you can't take it off, and 6 practical recommended outdoor watches, including: If you have one, your mountain climbing changes depending on whether you have one

Backpack & Gear
April 22, 2022
CASIO , SUUNTO , watches , how to choose , Garmin , Apple , COROS , mountaineering beginners , recommendations

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Practical use of Garmin inReach, a accessible satellite communication device, when hiking - two-way messaging, how to link with Facebook, etc.

Practical use of Garmin inReach, a accessible satellite communication device, when hiking - two-way messaging, how to link with Facebook, etc.

Special contributions for backpacks and gear
June 9, 2020
Introduction to Mountaineering , Garmin

Written by Yoshihiro Murakami

Review: Garmin Fenix ​​6X Pro Dual Power I've been waiting for this. Outdoor smartwatch that satisfies the desires of all athletes and weekend adventurers

Review: Garmin Fenix ​​6X Pro Dual Power I've been waiting for this. Outdoor smartwatch that satisfies the desires of all athletes and weekend adventurers

Backpack & Gear
February 29, 2020
Watches , Garmin , Gear Review , Recommended

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Review: Garmin MARQ Expedition The unique pleasure that resides in Garmin's finest outdoor smartwatch, which cannot be measured by specs alone.

Review: Garmin MARQ Expedition The unique pleasure that resides in Garmin's finest outdoor smartwatch, which cannot be measured by specs alone.

Backpack & Gear
September 6, 2019
Gear reviews , recommendations , watches , Garmin

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Recommendations for Garmin inReach® Mini: Innovative satellite communication devices that everyone entering the mountain should know about

Recommendations for Garmin inReach® Mini: Innovative satellite communication devices that everyone entering the mountain should know about

Special contributions for backpacks and gear
November 8, 2018
Garmin , Gear review , Recommended

Written by Yoshihiro Murakami

Purchase Guide: After trying out all CASIO, GARMIN, and EPSON, we found out the best solution for outdoor watches with GPS for each purpose [Part 2]

Purchase Guide: After trying out all CASIO, GARMIN, and EPSON, we found out the best solution for outdoor watches with GPS for each purpose [Part 2]

Backpack & Gear PR
August 15th, 2018
Watches , Comparison , Garmin , EPSON , Recommended , CASIO

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Purchase Guide: After trying out all CASIO, GARMIN, and EPSON, we found out the best solution for outdoor watches with GPS for each purpose [Part 1]

Purchase Guide: After trying out all CASIO, GARMIN, and EPSON, we found out the best solution for outdoor watches with GPS for each purpose [Part 1]

Backpack & Gear PR
August 10, 2018
Recommended , CASIO , Watches , Comparison , Garmin , EPSON

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

NEWS: A summary of outdoor gear that made me feel gross in "TRAIL OPEN AIR DEMO 4"

NEWS: A summary of outdoor gear that made me feel gross in "TRAIL OPEN AIR DEMO 4"

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April 7, 2018
Raidlight , Events , Arc'teryx , Garmin , News , TOAD , La Sportiva , NATHAN , MONTANE , ZEN NUTRITION , BLACK DIAMOND , inov8 , PaaGoWORKS , Naito , MERRELL

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

I can't wait until next year! Summary of the latest gears that interest you at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017

I can't wait until next year! Summary of the latest gears that interest you at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017

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January 16, 2017
Crescent Moon , THE NORTH FACE , Garmin , Arc'teryx , Superfeet , News , goTenna , OUTDOOR RESEARCH , Mountain Hardwear , MONTANE , Outdoor Retailer , Salomon

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

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