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    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
    Recommended , Patagonia , Patagonia , Gear Reviews
    [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
    Mont-bell , Black Diamond , Gloves , How to Choose , Hestra , Mountaineering Introduction , Swany , Outdoor Research , Reusch
    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
    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
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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
    SCARPA , trekking shoes , how to choose , mountaineering beginners , snowy mountains , recommendations , BOREAL , La Sportiva , mont-bell , LOWA
    [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
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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
    Mobile battery , HAMAKEN WORKS , Recommended , Offered product
    [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
    Gear reviews , recommendations , Patagonia , midlayers , backcountry , insulation , backpacks , hardshells
    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
    SCARPA , trekking shoes , how to choose , mountaineering beginners , snowy mountains , recommendations , BOREAL , La Sportiva , mont-bell , LOWA
    [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
    Snowshoes , ATLAS , MSR , TSL , how to choose , Expert of Japan , mountaineering introduction , recommendations
    [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
    Mont-bell , Black Diamond , Gloves , How to Choose , Hestra , Mountaineering Introduction , Swany , Outdoor Research , Reusch
    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
    Gear reviews , recommendations , Patagonia , midlayers , backcountry , insulation , backpacks , hardshells
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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
    Events , Snow Mountains , Membership
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[Comparison review without any consideration] Which is the best time to buy PRIMUS' "Single Burner for Mountaineering" now? Comparing it in the actual field [A surprising result]

[Comparison review without any consideration] Which is the best time to buy PRIMUS' "Single Burner for Mountaineering" now? Comparing it in the actual field [A surprising result]

Backpack & Gear
March 19, 2025
PRIMUS , Gas Stove , Comparison

written by Yosuke.C

The blast and the cold are no problem! PRIMUS's new "P157 Integ Stove" is a high-end single burner that can be beaten any bad news [Practical Review]

The blast and the cold are no problem! PRIMUS's new "P157 Integ Stove" is a high-end single burner that can be beaten any bad news [Practical Review]

Backpack & Gear
November 18, 2024
Gear review , Recommendations , PRIMUS , Gas stove

written by Yosuke.C

Mountain gas stoves (burners): Best buys for each type that you can understand when you actually use them, and 5 tips to choose them wisely

Mountain gas stoves (burners): Best buys for each type that you can understand when you actually use them, and 5 tips to choose them wisely

Backpack & Gear
December 30, 2022
Recommended , SOTO , PRIMUS , MSR , JetBoil , EPIgas , Gas Stove , Comparison , How to Choose , Introduction to Mountain Climbing

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

It's so much fun I forget about time. How to choose a stove, cooker, or cutlery to take to climb a tent [Practical Edition]

It's so much fun I forget about time. How to choose a stove, cooker, or cutlery to take to climb a tent [Practical Edition]

Backpack & Gear Column
November 13th, 2020
Gas stoves , mountaineering beginners , cutlery , recommendations , cooktops , Evernew , humangear , mont-bell , TOAKS , SOTO , Riverside Rambler , PRIMUS , snow peak

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Comparison Review: Which gas stove should you choose for your mountaineering? I compared it

Comparison Review: Which gas stove should you choose for your mountaineering? I compared it

February 6, 2018
Gas stove comparison : SOTO , PRIMUS , snow peak , JetBoil

written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department

NEWS: The future of outdoor gear is here. Summary of winning items for "OutDoor Industry Award 2017"

NEWS: The future of outdoor gear is here. Summary of winning items for "OutDoor Industry Award 2017"

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June 24, 2017
The OutDoor Show , Katadyn , FISION , Patagonia , tex-lock , PRIMUS , Archroma , Gregory , TERNUA , Helinox , EXPED

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Comparison review: I tried using all the cooker Kochel for mountain climbing.

Comparison review: I tried using all the cooker Kochel for mountain climbing.

November 30, 2015
DUG , Kitchenware , Optimus , UNIFLAME , Hilander , Evernew , Comparison , PRIMUS , snow peak , Sea to Summit , JetBoil , EPIgas , GSI , Coleman

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Comparison review: Comparing lightweight gas stoves (single burners) for mountain climbing [Ideal for beginners and solo hiking]

Comparison review: Comparing lightweight gas stoves (single burners) for mountain climbing [Ideal for beginners and solo hiking]

September 19, 2015
SOTO , PRIMUS , snow peak , EPIgas , gas stove , comparison

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Best Outdoor Gear of 2014 by the US Outdoor Web Magazine Gear Institute

Best Outdoor Gear of 2014 by the US Outdoor Web Magazine Gear Institute

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December 21, 2014
SOTO , PRIMUS , Patagonia , LOWA

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

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