Hiking - shorts

I find this has been the most difficult thing for me to nail down over the years. I believe it started as a question of value, if I spend just $50 more I can get a hooded version of blank layer. Then I found myself oudoors with every layer having a hood and not wanting to take my most technical and best performing gear out because they all have hoods! Do any of you consider this while purchasing gear. If so do you always skip or add the hood on the mid-layer for instance submitt...

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I need a down jacket - something warm, wind and at least somewhat water resistant - just something for all types of cold weather for commuting, walks, easy throw on and off, leisure in town and outside in the country, sometimes used for hiking (hiking on dryer days). I like how the Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody is pretty fitted and looks good, while also being warm, light, resistant, packable and good quality. As with most of my outside gear, I really want that chest pocket, so looking for ...

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Hello, can you recommend good hiking boots that would be suitable for hiking in Patagonia and Peru/Bolivia, but also not overkill for hiking in milder weather on easier terrain I aim to keep my pack light, and I'm an occasional hiker. Currently, I'm considering Salomon X Ultra Trek (seems like its construction is too soft) and Asolo Drifter EVO GV (Salomon is more comfortable, and I heard these sometimes have stitching problems). Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX seem like a great choi...

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I'm looking for a hard shell to use in Quebec winter. I wanted something versatile enough to use hiking, winter bike commuting, and rock climbing. Initially was interested in the Arcteryx Alpha FL for the good fit and GORE-TEX Pro, but the no hand pockets became a deal breaker. After some research I found 3 jackets in the OR line that are a lot cheaper that could fit my needs: - OR Guardian. $116.99 from $259.99 CAD Acentshell 3L, 50D mechanical stretch plain weave with 30D backer. 50...

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