Base Layers for Backpacking: What You Need to Know
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The leaves have shifted from green to yellow to fiery red to—well, dead. The morning dew has been replaced by a white frosting of ice and snow. The Cleveland Browns are continuing their annual tradition of inviting opposing teams to inspect their end zones. That’s right, everyone, winter has once again descended upon us all. For backpackers, that means it’s time to more heavily consider the base layers you wear as you head into increasingly chilly woods.
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