Ultralight, Ultra-waterproof, Ultra-wearable: the Minimizer Jacket

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The Mountain Hardwear Minimizer GORE-TEX Paclite Plus Jacket packs down ridiculously small and weighs just 225 grams (size M), but it's a minimal layer offering maximal protection.

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ON Storm Pants: Ready for the Alps

Packing my tiny backpack for a three-week late-autumn solo European adventure—one that would take me through big-city U-Bahn commutes, small-town outdoor festivals and a few Alpine hikes—was an exercise in minimalism.

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Gear Shed: Best Brews, Boardshorts, Packs, Pads + Poles

ML staff and partners have picked the latest IPAs, sling packs, rain pants, boardshorts, sleeping pads and trekking poles for spring.

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The Perfect Rain Shell?

The Aspire Super Stretch Jacket from Outdoor Research crams a thoughtful multitude of adventure-ready features into a piece that boasts classic, minimalist lines.

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The Legend of San Poncho

Can waterproof also be affordable? San Poncho thinks so.

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Helly Hansen Storm Rain Jacket and Bib, reviewed by Mountain Life Media

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THE GEAR SHED

Squall-Worthy: Helly Hansen Workwear Storm Rain Jacket & Bib

When you’re heading into the squall of the century, the Storm Jacket and Bib from Helly Hansen Workwear sets the new standard in rain gear built for fishing and offshore…

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