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Field Test: All-Purpose Trail Clothes

Our crew of Grand Canyon rangers spent 520 days in the backcountry to find the best three-season wardrobe.



Super Soft Synthetic: Merrell Ngeo Crew



Stink-free Wool: GoLite Koli Wool Baselayer Shortsleeve



Perfect Pants: Outdoor Research Voodoo Pants



Versatile Shell: Marmot Stride Jacket



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Tech Talk: The Science Behind Synthetics

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