REI Co-op Lightweight Base Layer: The Essential PNW Hiking Foundation By Cole Hartman | Wildland Firefighter & Gear Tester The Short Answer The REI Co-op Lightweight Base Layer is the definitive answer for hikers navigating the Pacific Northwest’s notorious shoulder seasons and wet climates. After spending forty-eight hours in sustained November rain on the Wonderland…
REI Co-op Lightweight Base Layer Review — 15 Years of PNW Alpine Testing by Cole Hartman By Cole Hartman — former wildland firefighter, PCT section hiker, 15 years of Pacific Northwest backpacking experience — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending nearly 600 trail miles in the Pacific Northwest testing this base layer across the…
Icebreaker Merino 175 Everyday Long Sleeve Review — Olympic Rain Forest Durability Review By Cole Hartman — former wildland firefighter, PCT section hiker, 15 years of Pacific Northwest backpacking experience — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Icebreaker Merino 175 Everyday Long Sleeve is a solid mid-weight base layer that excels in the damp, variable…
Minus33 Merino Wool Midweight Review — 15 Years of PNW Testing by Cole Hartman By Cole Hartman — former wildland firefighter, PCT section hiker, 15 years of Pacific Northwest backpacking experience — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Minus33 Merino Wool Midweight is an excellent mid-layer for the Pacific Northwest’s notoriously volatile shoulder seasons, specifically…
Who Should Buy the Minus33 Merino Wool Midweight During my time on the trail, I found this midweight base layer excelled in specific scenarios where synthetic fabrics struggled. Here are the three profiles that match your needs based on my testing: The Alpine Overnighter in Variable Weather: I tested this on a three-night summit push…
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