In a pinch while traveling I needed to buy a softshell/windbreaker prior to climbing two local peaks, came across this new brand I wasn't previously familiar with, Icepeak, a brand of the Finnish company Luhta.
Their softshell was great, lightweight, comfortable and cheap relative to some others. thumbs up and PASS.
Gear Pass or Fail
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nyker
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Re: Gear Pass or Fail
After TNF discontinued the older XCR model which was my go-to 2-3 season mountain shoe, I was looking for another replacement.
The Keen Targhee III so far has been good on a dozen mountains or so in all terrain up to Class 4ish, so I'll keep them as a PASS, though the laces require some creative tying to keep them from undoing, but more important they have proven comfortable.
Surprisingly, I have a pair of Hoka waterproof sneakers/trail shoes and being caught near a mountain with no other shoes (wasn't a planned hiking trip), I used those and they actually were pretty good on two peaks. Granted it was a pure class 1 type flat route, so not sure how they'd perform on more uneven terrain with the higher lifted profiles Hoka is known for, but this one was pretty good. PASS with caveat it was more like trail running terrain.
The Keen Targhee III so far has been good on a dozen mountains or so in all terrain up to Class 4ish, so I'll keep them as a PASS, though the laces require some creative tying to keep them from undoing, but more important they have proven comfortable.
Surprisingly, I have a pair of Hoka waterproof sneakers/trail shoes and being caught near a mountain with no other shoes (wasn't a planned hiking trip), I used those and they actually were pretty good on two peaks. Granted it was a pure class 1 type flat route, so not sure how they'd perform on more uneven terrain with the higher lifted profiles Hoka is known for, but this one was pretty good. PASS with caveat it was more like trail running terrain.
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14erFred
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Re: Gear Pass or Fail
STRONG PASS: Icebreaker 260 Tech Long-Sleeve Crewe (100% Merino Wool) -- it's my go-to base layer top that has served me well for many years on the mountains. It's warm, lightweight, durable, and not itchy. And it wicks away moisture and breathes to prevent overheating. Plus, it's machine washable and dries fast. I love it and highly recommend it. I've never found anything better.
"Live as on a mountain." -- Marcus Aurelius
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nohandz
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Re: Gear Pass or Fail
GREAT:
Rab Ascendor Light Pants
Arc Teryx Gamma Pants
Rab Xenair Alpine Light Insulated Jacket
Rab Phantom Rain Jacket
Patagonia Houdini Windshirt
BD Distance 4/8/22 packs, and I'm sure the 15
Himali sunshirts
Himali Monsoon Hard Shell Jacket
Himali Stretch Ascent (0-20F winter active layer)
BD Distance micro spikes
REI Swiftland Shorts
Patagonia Black Hole Duffels
Mammut Aenergy Visors
Darn Tough Socks
Western Mountaineering bags
Durston X-Mid 2 Solid tent
Alpin Loacker Carbon trekking poles - only when backpacking
Great but not durable: REI Power Stretch Wool Gloves
GOOD:
BD Dawn Patrol Softshell Jacket
BD Coefficient Hoody
Rab Ascendor Light & Summit Jackets
Osprey Atmos 65
TBD:
Alpha Direct 60 Hoodie
Enlighted Equipment Torrid Mitts
BD Overmitts
La Sportiva down jackets
Rab Ascendor Light Pants
Arc Teryx Gamma Pants
Rab Xenair Alpine Light Insulated Jacket
Rab Phantom Rain Jacket
Patagonia Houdini Windshirt
BD Distance 4/8/22 packs, and I'm sure the 15
Himali sunshirts
Himali Monsoon Hard Shell Jacket
Himali Stretch Ascent (0-20F winter active layer)
BD Distance micro spikes
REI Swiftland Shorts
Patagonia Black Hole Duffels
Mammut Aenergy Visors
Darn Tough Socks
Western Mountaineering bags
Durston X-Mid 2 Solid tent
Alpin Loacker Carbon trekking poles - only when backpacking
Great but not durable: REI Power Stretch Wool Gloves
GOOD:
BD Dawn Patrol Softshell Jacket
BD Coefficient Hoody
Rab Ascendor Light & Summit Jackets
Osprey Atmos 65
TBD:
Alpha Direct 60 Hoodie
Enlighted Equipment Torrid Mitts
BD Overmitts
La Sportiva down jackets
