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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
  • Shoes
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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
    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
    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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    [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
    LEKI Crosstrail FX Superlight Review: Trekking poles for those who enjoy a variety of activities, from trekking to trail running. Experience "real four-legged walking" with high support!

    LEKI Crosstrail FX Superlight Review: From trekking to trail running...

    October 1, 2025 9:28
    Recommended , Trekking Poles , LEKI , Sponsored , Gear Review
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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
    MILLET , THE NORTH FACE , Teton Bros. , Introduction to mountain climbing , Rainwear , Patagonia , Softshell , Mountain Hardwear , How to choose , Mont-bell , Hardshell , NORRONA , Rab
    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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    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
    Gear review , Recommended , SOTO , Gas stove
    [Garage Brand Visit and Gear Review YOKA Edition] Over 400 Years of Time!? YOKA SHICHIRIN++ Revived in the Modern Times [Shipping Wheels/Bonfire Stand]

    [Garage Brand Visit and Gear Review YOKA Edition] Over 400 Years!? YOKA SH is revived in the present...

    June 24th, 2025 6:30
    Bonfire stand , gear review
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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
    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
    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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[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] If you want to drive off-roading in a fun and comfortable way, this is the pair. Comparing actual trail running shoes for long distances

[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] If you want to drive off-roading in a fun and comfortable way, this is the pair. Comparing actual trail running shoes for long distances

Shoes
June 25th, 2021
Running Shoes , On , Gear Review , THE NORTH FACE , La Sportiva , inov-8 , ALTRA , Comparison , Trail Running

written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department

[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] I like the things that are not just light, but also comfortable and convenient! We compared the lightweight "running" rainwear that's popular this season

[A self-paying comparison review without any consideration] I like the things that are not just light, but also comfortable and convenient! We compared the lightweight "running" rainwear that's popular this season

Clothing
June 18, 2021
OMM , Comparison , Trail Running , THE NORTH FACE , Fast Packing , Rainwear , Patagonia , mont-bell , inov-8 , Teton Bros.

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Comparison review: Comparing fast packing shoes to get you far a little faster than usual

Comparison review: Comparing fast packing shoes to get you far a little faster than usual

Shoes
September 24, 2019
ALTRA , Comparison , THE NORTH FACE , inov-8 , adidas , Hoka One One

written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department

Comparative review: Training shoes that allow beginners and veterans to run in the summer mountains [Short (20-50km)]

Comparative review: Training shoes that allow beginners and veterans to run in the summer mountains [Short (20-50km)]

Shoes
August 19, 2019
La Sportiva , inov-8 , Hoka One One , Comparison , Trail Running , THE NORTH FACE

written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department

Comparative review: Don't lose to distance. Don't be afraid of rough roads. Comparing trail running shoes for long distances

Comparative review: Don't lose to distance. Don't be afraid of rough roads. Comparing trail running shoes for long distances

Shoes
August 1, 2019
La Sportiva , inov-8 , Hoka One One , MERRELL , montrail , comparison , trail running

written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department

Review: iov-8 TERRAULTRA G 260 UNI What is the revolution in long distance shoes brought about by the Nobel Prize-winning "dream materials"?

Review: iov-8 TERRAULTRA G 260 UNI What is the revolution in long distance shoes brought about by the Nobel Prize-winning "dream materials"?

Shoes
July 1, 2019
Gear reviews , recommendations , inov-8 , trail running , running shoes , takashi.yokoyama

written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department

Review: iov8 TERRACLAW250 The sense of unity between your feet and shoes is super comfortable! A pair of shoes to run through the mountains

Review: iov8 TERRACLAW250 The sense of unity between your feet and shoes is super comfortable! A pair of shoes to run through the mountains

Shoes
November 23, 2016
Trail running , Gear review , inov-8

Written by Kohei Tsushima

Comparison review: What are the recommended training shoes for Hasetsune? [Aim for Sub 10]

Comparison review: What are the recommended training shoes for Hasetsune? [Aim for Sub 10]

Shoes
September 24, 2016
La Sportiva , inov-8 , montrail , comparison , trail running , running shoes

Written by Kohei Tsushima

Europe's largest outdoor gear fair "ISPO MUNICH 2015" DAY1 and 2 Summary

Europe's largest outdoor gear fair "ISPO MUNICH 2015" DAY1 and 2 Summary

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February 7, 2015
THE NORTH FACE , HAGLOFS , ISPO , berghaus , powertraveller , inov-8

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

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