Why Our Gear Should Grow With Us
Posted by Alpinistas Ambassador Em Palermo on Apr 01, 2022
When we first dip our toes into the world of outdoor recreation, it’s more than okay to make do with what you have. As time in the backcountry grows longer and the endeavors become more involved, the gear eventually needs to match the intensity of the activity.I went on my first backpacking trip in the winter of 2017, in a borrowed backpack, snowshoes, and a very worn sleeping bag no longer r
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Technical Jackets: The Scoop on Hardshells
Posted by Alpinistas on Aug 24, 2021
With brands from around the world creating cold weather clothing with all kinds of niche uses it can be a headache to figure out what type of jacket you need. Don’t worry, we got this, pour a cup of something warm and read on as we give you the walk through of what you should look for in your next technical jacket.The term “technical jacket” is used to define an outer layer that is made with labor
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Girl Wash Your Jacket: Caring for Technical Outerwear
Posted by Alpinistas on Aug 15, 2021
If you are having as much fun with your technical outerwear as we are then you will need to spend a few minutes every so often caring for it. Despite being multilayered space age synthetics materials there’s nothing overly technical about caring for your technical clothing. In all honesty it’s probably easier than your daily laundry.The first and most distressing event that might happen with your
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Must Have Day Hike Essentials
Posted by Alpinistas on Aug 12, 2021
So you have done your research, picked your trail and are ready to get on the road to the trailhead for the weekend hike!Narrowing down what trail to start with is over half the battle. Alpine lake or rocky seashore?? So many amazing options.Congrats for getting that far! So before you jump in the car and get on your way, there are a few key preparations that you must make! Think not only safet
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