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Gear Review: First Ascent Mountain OPs Jacket

First Ascent Mountain OPs Jacket

Looking for a jacket that you can use and abuse while working in the outdoors? Look no further. This jacket was built with the working professional in mind. So what really makes this jacket so bomber? It features 500-Denier CORDURA® fabric with a DWR finish, which provides protection against abrasions and the elements. As well as 700 fill down to give you the needed warm to work all day out in the cold.

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Gear Review: YETI Tundra 45 cooler

Yeti Tundra 45L

Are all coolers created equal? I think we all know the answer to that question. But that said what makes some coolers cost $10 and others over $1000. Well in this review I am going to share some of my insights that I learned this summer as well as an in-depth review of the Yeti Tundra 45.

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Summer 2012 Gear Guide: Climbing

Arc'treyx Alpha Hybrid jacket

Summer is coming to an end but there are still days left to get out and climb before the crisp fall air sets in. This guide is full of climbing gear to help you maximize this season. We have gathered gear that will help you stay dry in any weather, to shoes that will get you to your next climb. Also if you would like to relive your climbing experience we even included a camera that will help with that. So look over our picks and then get out and climb.

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Gear Review: High Peak USA Swiftlite Tent

Swiftlite Tent

When looking for a tent for backpacking, I want something that is light. That is not the only thing that is important. If it is light but doesn’t last than it is not worth a sense. Also if the weight of a tent was all I cared about I would just take a tarp. Some key features for me are: durability, size, and weight, weatherproof and ease of setting up. In this review I will be going over these key features.

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Gear Review: Hydro Flask 18 oz Wide Mouth Bottle

Hydro Flask Wide Moutn Bottle

Hydro Flask, an award winning bottle for a reason! Just recently Hydro Flask received the Best of Bend Award for the quality product they produce.  This award program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country and its primary focus is on quality.  After testing several Hydro Flask products, we at Open Air Life congratulate Hydro Flask on this well-deserved award!  Their newest venture, a wide mouthed insulated bottle is yet another success in our eyes as well.

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