Down Clothing Buying Guide – Mountain Equipment
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Down clothing buying guide. What makes a proper down jacket? Owning a down jacket used to mean that you were a climber or mountaineer, but what was once a niche and specialist product has become a global icon. Not all down jackets are made equal, though: there’s a huge difference between a down jacket designed for stru
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Waterproof Buying Guide – Mountain Equipment
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Buying Guides – Mountain Equipment
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