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[An honest, self-funded comparison review] Lightweight, comfortable, and sweat-wicking. We tested the three best candidates from the evolving top 10 wind shells
Gear reviews , recommendations , Patagonia , wind shells , Mountain Hardwear , mont-bell , comparison
Written by Haruki Murakami
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