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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
    Sponsored , Gear Review , Recommendations , Mid-layer , Insulation , Workman
    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
    Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent
    [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
    Running shoes , Brooks , News
    [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
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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
    Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent
    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
    Sponsored , DexShell , Gear Reviews , Socks
    [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
    Running shoes , Brooks , News
    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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    [A self-funded review] The perfect balance of lightness and strength! A hands-on review of the freestanding single-wall shelter "Promont UL10-3S" that I ended up using after my tent collapsed in Yariho.

    [A genuine, self-funded review] The perfect balance of lightness and strength! The freestanding single-wall tent I found after my tent collapsed on the Yariho...

    October 26, 2025 6:30
    Shelter , Gear Review , Recommendations , Tent , PUROMONTE
    [Lightweight? Wind-powered? Quiet?] A small electric pump for air mattresses is interesting

    [Lightweight? Wind-powered? Quiet?] A small electric pump for air mattresses is interesting

    October 24, 2025 8:47
    FLEXTAIL , Aerogogo , Electric Pump , Alpenglow Gear , Sleeping Pad
    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
    [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
    Cooker and gear reviews
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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
    Rainwear , Patagonia , Softshell , Mountain Hardwear , How to choose , Mont-bell , Hardshell , NORRONA , Rab , MILLET , THE NORTH FACE , Teton Bros. , Introduction to mountain climbing
    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
    Camera , Event , Backcountry , Skiing
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    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
    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
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    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 4] Onion Valley to Woods Creek

    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 4] Onion Valley...

    October 23, 2025 6:58
    American National Parks , Long Trails , Thru-Hiking
    [October Event Report] North Yatsugatake will not disappoint you! "ZEROGRAM and Everyone's Tent-Camping Hike"

    [October Event Report] North Yatsugatake Will Not Disappoint You! "ZEROGRAM and the Tent Camping Hike"

    October 22, 2025 11:59
    Zerogram , Membership , Amazfit , Events
    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
    Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent
    [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
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[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: Equipment and Tools for taking good photos with backcountry skiing) has been released.

Snow Sports Column
March 21, 2024
Camera , Event , Backcountry , Skiing

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

[Mountains, Skiing, and Camera Special] Digest video (Part 1: Take good photos with backcountry skiing - Self-introduction) has been released

[Mountains, Skiing, and Camera Special] Digest video (Part 1: Take good photos with backcountry skiing - Self-introduction) has been released

Snow Sports Column
March 18, 2024
Camera , Event , Backcountry , Skiing

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

It's so much fun to take "like drone" ski footage with the 360-degree action camera Insta360 X3 [How do you shoot it? 】

It's so much fun to take "like drone" ski footage with the 360-degree action camera Insta360 X3 [How do you shoot it? 】

Backpack & Gear Snow Sports
March 11, 2023
Skiing , Insta360 , Gear review , Recommended , Camera

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

We'll be revealing the list of regular equipment this season in backcountry skiing Part 2 [To avoid being called reckless]

We'll be revealing the list of regular equipment this season in backcountry skiing Part 2 [To avoid being called reckless]

Snow Sports
March 1st, 2023
POMOCA , Petzl , ARVA , BLUE ICE , RMU , THE NORTH FACE , mountaineering , backcountry , recommendations , skiing , OSPREY , K2 , MAMMUT , G3 , BLACK DIAMOND , gear list , SOTO , ATOMIC , Pieps

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

We'll be revealing the list of regular equipment this season in backcountry skiing Part 1 [To avoid being called reckless]

We'll be revealing the list of regular equipment this season in backcountry skiing Part 1 [To avoid being called reckless]

Snow Sports Column
February 21, 2023
MILLET , Smith , finetrack , YAMAtune , Teton Bros. , Gearlist , Introduction to Mountaineering , Recommended , Patagonia , Backcountry , Mont-bell , HESTRA , BLACK DIAMOND , Skiing

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

We'll be revealing the equipment list for the backcountry skis I've been using this season [Part 2]

We'll be revealing the equipment list for the backcountry skis I've been using this season [Part 2]

Snow Sports Column
March 5, 2021
mont-bell , skiing , Salomon , Smith , Pieps , gearlist , Petzl , ARVA , BLUE ICE , THE NORTH FACE , introductory mountain climbing , Patagonia , OSPREY , backcountry

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

We'll reveal the equipment list for the backcountry skis I've been using this season [Part 1]

We'll reveal the equipment list for the backcountry skis I've been using this season [Part 1]

Snow Sports Column
February 26, 2021
Patagonia , Backcountry , Mountain Hardwear , Ski , MILLET , Gearist , Finetrack , ATOMIC , TECNICA , MARKER , POMOCA , THE NORTH FACE , Introduction to mountain climbing

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Comparison review: Even though it's cloudy, the snow surface is clear. Let's compare the rumored high contrast goggles for skiing and snowboarding.

Comparison review: Even though it's cloudy, the snow surface is clear. Let's compare the rumored high contrast goggles for skiing and snowboarding.

Backpack & Gear Snow Sports
February 27, 2019
Backcountry , POC , Oakley , Ski , SWANS , Smith , Comparison , Goggles

Written by Makoto Hamaguchi

Comparison impressions: We compared the backpacks for skiing and snowboarding that will make your backcountry progress.

Comparison impressions: We compared the backpacks for skiing and snowboarding that will make your backcountry progress.

Backpack & Gear Snow Sports
March 9, 2018
THE NORTH FACE , Provided , OSPREY , Backcountry , Gregory , Ski , Deuter , Backpack , Medium-sized backpack , THULE , Comparison

Written by Makoto Hamaguchi

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