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T H e m A n u A l<br />
g e a r<br />
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer<br />
Mammut Ascona Shirt<br />
Start with a moisture-wicking baselayer<br />
with good stretch and UV protection. In<br />
sunny conditions: Add a fip-up collar that<br />
shields your neck.<br />
Lightweight pufes use sewn-through<br />
construction to save weight. Stitch lines<br />
through <strong>the</strong> inner and outer shell create<br />
chambers that keep <strong>the</strong> down from shifing<br />
without requiring extra material. This<br />
technique can create cold spots, so be sure<br />
to keep a shell handy on gusty days.<br />
Make sure your layers ft well toge<strong>the</strong>r. There<br />
should be a little extra room between each<br />
one to prevent binding, but not so much that<br />
<strong>the</strong>re’s extra space to heat up.<br />
Clo<strong>the</strong>s for Every<br />
Condition<br />
How do you find top-performing apparel in a field crowded with layers of all types and<br />
prices? First, you cast a wide net (we started with 140 samples). Then you recruit testers<br />
who spend more time outside than in. Ours logged 700-plus trail days over six months. From<br />
Arizona to Iceland, we saw 186 days of rain (and plenty of sizzling sun) and temps from 5°F<br />
to 95°F. Our goal? Find <strong>the</strong> best three-season garb for every climate. By Kelly BAsTOne<br />
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