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Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip-Neck - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip-Neck - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 25, 2008

Long past is the day of long underwear that you wouldn't want to be caught dead wearing without something over them. Patagonia has turned their classic long underwear into a go anywhere, do anything top for outdoor activities. I recently did a hike on the John Muir Trail, and this was practically the only shirt I wore the whole time, it was so comfortable, versatile, and great looking. If you're looking for a good, wicking, long sleeve shirt for hiking, look no further!

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These shoes finished the JMT, not entirely unscathed though ...

Lafuma Elektron Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Lafuma Elektron Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 22, 2008

I love Lafumas line of shoes, and in particular the twin lace system. I used these shoes for a 14 day trek on the John Muir Trail earlier this summer. I would give the shoes 5 stars, but there were a few robustness issues. Foremost, after about 80 miles of hiking, one of the side straps that the twin lace is held in place by came undone, resulting in a quick 15 minute fix using a needle and some fishing line. Secondly, the mesh itself ripped when I caught the toe of my shoe on some rocks, and had to sew that up as well. So, probably not the shoe to be taking on such a hike as the JMT, but still great lightweight trail runners.

They're super comfortable, and I had no issues with sizing (other than ordering a full size larger, but mainly because your feet swell when you hike 14 days in a row.) I'm about to reorder another pair, and will get a normal size. I would consider my feet to be slightly wide.

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