Product Review
Marmot Essence Jacket. ON SALE NOW!
Simply the best rain jacket I’ve found: for the price, the weight, the breathability. At less than one half pound for the ultralight backpacker it is essential. Even if you chose not to be lightweight you have room for that extra special luxury item that you would not ordinarily bring.
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Three types of backpacking sleeping pads. Pros and cons.
Open cell foam- Pro: very light, compacts easily Con: absorbs water
Closed cell foam- Pro: lightweight,inexpensive Con: not as comfortable as other types
Air- Pro: compacts easily, most comfortable. Con: weighs more than closed cell, not as durable
Recommended sleeping pad:
Thermarest ProLite Plus Sleeping Pad
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