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    • All Clothing (217)
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    [A self-funded review] The importance of "lightness and warmth" as I realized in the Southern Alps at -20°C. Montbell's hidden gem, the US EX Light Down Anorak, is the ultimate lightweight down jacket for snowy mountains.

    [An honest, self-funded review] The importance of "lightness and warmth" as I realized in the Southern Alps at -20°C. Montbell's hidden...

    November 28, 2025 6:30
    Recommended , Down , Mont-Bell , Montbell , Gear Review
    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open Information]

    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open...

    November 21, 2025 6:30
    [Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and tips on how to choose them safely

    [Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and how to choose the right one...

    November 18, 2025 17:29
    MILLET , finetrack , Arc'teryx , Teton Bros. , mountaineering beginners , Peak Performance , rainwear , Patagonia , softshell , Mont-Bell , hardshell , how to choose , NORRONA , MONTURA , Rab
    [Fall/Winter 2025] Down? Synthetic? Fleece? The key to comfortable layering is choosing the right material. The best mid-layers for mountaineering (cold weather gear) by type, and tips for choosing the right one.

    [Fall/Winter 2025] Down? Synthetic? Fleece? The key to comfortable layering is choosing the right material. Mid-layers for mountain climbing...

    November 17, 2025 6:30
    THE NORTH FACE , Mountaineering Introduction , to Choose , Recommendations , Patagonia , Midlayer , Down , Fleece , Insulation , NORRONA , Rab
    [Fall/Winter 2025] We've selected the best synthetic insulation for fall/winter outdoor activities from approximately 200 models, and here are some tips on how to choose the right one.

    [Fall/Winter 2025] Synthetic insulation essential for fall/winter outdoor activities. We've selected from approximately 200 models...

    November 13, 2025 19:07
    STATIC , Rab , klattermusen , Columbia , karrimor , THE NORTH FACE , Teton Bros. , Arc'teryx , Houdini , mountaineering beginners , milestone , recommendations , Patagonia , insulation , how to choose , mont-bell , AxisQueen , NORRONA
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    [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
    Caravan , Sponsored , Gear Review , Trekking Shoes , Recommended
    [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
    Water Repellent , Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Introduction to Mountaineering
    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
    Gear Review , Socks , Sponsored by DexShell
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    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open Information]

    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open...

    November 21, 2025 6:30
    [Fastest Review] "AEROGOGO GIGA PUMP Air" - a high-power, ultra-lightweight air pump that weighs just 28 grams and fits in the palm of your hand

    [Fastest Review] "AE Air Pump" is a high-power, ultra-lightweight air pump that weighs just 28 grams and fits in the palm of your hand.

    November 18, 2025 6:45
    Aerogogo , Air Pump , Gear Reviews , Recommendations , Sleeping Pads
    [A genuine, self-funded review] A hands-on review of the ultra-lightweight aluminum cooker and alcohol stove "GARUD kanamari400 & ao" for minimalists who want to enjoy both "ultra-light" and "delicious" food.

    [An honest review at my own expense] An ultra-lightweight aluminum cooktop for minimalists who want to enjoy both "ultra-light" and "delicious" food...

    November 15, 2025 6:30
    Gear review , recommendations , offers , cooker , GARUD
    [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
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol. 22] Yamanashi Shioyama Edition: The trendy fragrance of the moment! And the morning market Cirque 3, 5, and 6 garages are packed full! [Event 3, 5, and 6 Shioyama Vol. 2 information also available]

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol. 22] Yamanashi Shiozan Edition: Trending fragrances! And the morning market Cirque 3..5...

    November 5, 2025 6:30
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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

    [Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and how to choose the right one...

    November 18, 2025 17:29
    MILLET , finetrack , Arc'teryx , Teton Bros. , mountaineering beginners , Peak Performance , rainwear , Patagonia , softshell , Mont-Bell , hardshell , how to choose , NORRONA , MONTURA , 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
    Rainwear , Patagonia , Hardshell , Gear review , Recommended
    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
    Backcountry , skiing , camera , event
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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
    luminAID , lantern , 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
    [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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    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 6] From the Lower Basin to the Middle Fork

    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 6] Lower Basin...

    November 25, 2025 16:06
    American National Parks , Long Trails , Thru-Hiking
    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open Information]

    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open...

    November 21, 2025 6:30
    [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
    The first cooperating brands for the "First Time Snow Mountain Hike & Gear Experience" have been announced!

    The first cooperating brands for the "First Time Snow Mountain Hike & Gear Experience" have been announced!

    November 12, 2025 17:27
    Membership , Events
    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 5] Woods Creek to Lower Basin

    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 5] From Woods Creek...

    November 9, 2025 6:30
    American National Parks , Long Trails , Thru-Hiking
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Patagonia Triolet Jacket & Pants Review: The latest PFC-free, GORE-TEX-based, authentic hardshell is the best choice for your first time walking into a snowy mountain

Patagonia Triolet Jacket & Pants Review: The latest PFC-free, GORE-TEX-based, authentic hardshell is the best choice for your first time walking into a snowy mountain

Clothing
January 30, 2024
GORE-TEX , Gear review , Recommended , Patagonia , Hardshell , Pants

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

[Payment-free review without any consideration] Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts solved all the problems with spring and summer low mountain pants

[Payment-free review without any consideration] Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts solved all the problems with spring and summer low mountain pants

Clothing
July 4, 2023
Pants , Trail Running , Shorts , Gear Reviews , Recommendations , Patagonia

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

I want to ride in the mountains comfortably even in the winter! SALOMON ADV SKIN CROSS SEASON 15 & CROSS RUN review that brings you the true value of tough trails

I want to ride in the mountains comfortably even in the winter! SALOMON ADV SKIN CROSS SEASON 15 & CROSS RUN review that brings you the true value of tough trails

Clothing backpack & gear
December 13, 2022
Pants , Trail Running , Backpacks , Gear Reviews , Sponsored , Small Backpacks , Recommended , Salomon

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Snowbibs I Want This Year 2021-2022 - 5 Reasons Why Snowbibs Are Recommended for Backcountry and How to Choose Smartly -

Snowbibs I Want This Year 2021-2022 - 5 Reasons Why Snowbibs Are Recommended for Backcountry and How to Choose Smartly -

Wear Snow Sports
December 2, 2021
Recommended , Patagonia , Hardshell , MILLET , How to Choose , Finetrack , Backcountry , Teton Bros. , Burton , Salomon , Pants , Peak Performance , THE NORTH FACE , Introduction to Mountaineering

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

You can climb snowy mountains and backcountry! 5+5 recommended hard shell pants

You can climb snowy mountains and backcountry! 5+5 recommended hard shell pants

Wear Snow Sports
December 3, 2016
finetrack , Teton Bros. , Pants , Peak Performance , Arc'teryx , Recommended , OUTDOOR RESEARCH , Patagonia , Hardshell , MAMMUT , MILLET

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Seven points to keep in mind when choosing the best ski pants (hardshell pants, snow pants, snow bibs), which are surprisingly difficult to find

Seven points to keep in mind when choosing the best ski pants (hardshell pants, snow pants, snow bibs), which are surprisingly difficult to find

Wear Snow Sports
November 29, 2016
How to choose , Introduction to mountain climbing , Hard shell , Pants

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Perfect for low mountain hiking in autumn and winter! 5 recommended trekking pants

Perfect for low mountain hiking in autumn and winter! 5 recommended trekking pants

Clothing
October 26, 2015
mont-bell , Salomon , pants , Arc'teryx , introductory mountain climbing , recommendations , Patagonia , Mountain Hardwear

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

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