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  How Patagonia Made Its Best Layering Pieces Even Better

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  Fabric and fit updates are all it took for the popular R1 line to reach a whole new level. With 383 reviews and an average rating of 4.7/5 stars on …

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  Some of Patagonia’s Best Ski and Snowboard Apparel Is Hugely Discounted Right Now

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  With ski season getting into gear, it’s the perfect time to score early deals on top-notch jackets, pants and bibs. When it comes to snagging ski and …

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  Smith Channels Retro Ski Goggles with an Iconic ’80s Sunglasses Reissue

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  These slopes-to-streets wraparound shades get a host of modern updates, making them better than ever before. It’s hard to believe, but Smith, one of …

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  Could an Austrian Brand’s Unique New Tech Be the Biggest Ski Innovation in 35 Years?

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  Fischer’s RC4 Noize Collection looks like a chatter-damping godsend, particularly for the Ice Coast. Schuss, schuss … skkkrrrchhhh! Anyone who’s skied …

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  With One Clever Tweak, This Innovative Product Solves One of Skiing’s Biggest Hassles

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  Yardsale’s ski poles change the game using the power of ICP’s favorite miracle: magnets. When snow sports neophytes are contemplating whether to try …

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  In a Year Packed With Insulation Innovation, This Jacket Dominates

  gearpatrol.com - Steve Mazzucchi

  The Mountain Equipment Oreus delivers the benefits of down without its, ahem, downsides. Considering jackets Aether, Goldwin and Graphene-X introduced …