[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
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
![[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](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/gigapumpair_catchb.jpg "[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")
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[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.
Down , fleece , insulation , NORRONA , Rab , THE NORTH FACE , mountaineering guide , how to choose , recommendations , Patagonia , mid-layer
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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[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.
Mountaineering Introduction , Milestone , Recommendations , Patagonia , Insulation , How to Choose , Mont-Bell , AxisQueen , NORRONA , STATIC , Rab , Klattermusen , Columbia , Karrimor , THE NORTH FACE , Teton Bros. , Arc'teryx , Houdini
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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[Fall/Winter 2025] Recommended base layers for this season and purpose, selected after comparing over 200 items, and how to choose the perfect one for you
HERENESS , ibex , Patagonia , Mountain Hardwear , NORRONA , Rab , comparison , THE NORTH FACE , mountaineering guide , how to choose , recommendations , CAYL , base layers
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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![Going beyond "lightweight"—"Lightweight and spacious, but not just that"—Big Agnes' Copper Spool UL1 tent, with masterful details, sets a new standard for comfort [Practical Review]](https://outdoorgearzine.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC04405.jpg "Going beyond "lightweight"—"Lightweight and spacious, but not just that"—Big Agnes' Copper Spool UL1 tent, with masterful details, sets a new standard for comfort [Practical Review]")