In 1999, these Gore-Tex and Cordura gaiters won one of our first Editors’ Choice Gold Awards, and we still haven’t seen a tougher pair at this weight and price. The instep straps are the key: The urethane-coated webbing resists shredding, and the straps are easy to replace, a must for gaiters (which tend to fail here when used a lot with crampons). $65; 9 oz.; 8 sizes; outdoorresearch.com
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ltra-light waterproof baseball cap is great for the hood haters among us.\r\n\r\n
Hoods aggravate me. Sure, when the rain is really pounding, I’ll drape one of those soundproof sweatboxes over my head–but only until the precipitation tapers and I can escape the sauna. Which is why I’m now carrying this ultralight baseball cap on any trip with a chance of prolonged storms.\r\n\r\nMade from Pertex Shield, the Revel is waterproof (with taped seams) and breathable enough to use on trail runs. A bonus feature for guys with large skulls (like me): The dome is deep and voluminous, so you can tug the brim low for maximum rain- and sun-shielding. With the secure cinch strap, you never have to worry about it blowing off. orgear.com.\r\n\r\nBETA\r\n$25\r\n2 oz.; 1 size\r\n\r\nBest For\r\nWet climates, big heads, hood haters\r\n\r\nTester Data\r\nJonathan Dorn\r\nDuration Oct. to July\r\nLocales/conditions CO, Wales; hiking in gales, skiing, trail running. “This is the most breathable and lightest waterproof hat I’ve worn in a decade of testing.”\r\n\r\nFor full article click here
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