Marmot Montreal vs Montreaux Coat: A Comparison

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Marmot Montreal vs Montreaux Coat: A Comparison

Coats in the middle of July are not something most people concern themselves with. Well, that is not the case for us.

In our efforts to find the best jackets and gear for your next adventure, we are constantly on the lookout for jackets that pique our interest.

Our numerous selections, reviews and comparisons of jackets are proof of our work and today we will further add to that collection.

We have done several jacket comparisons in these past few months, including comparisons of jackets by the same brand, such as the Arc’teryx Alpha vs. Beta and Thorium vs. Cerium comparisons.

It is time for another comparison between a brand’s products and we have picked the beautiful Montreal and Montreaux coats by Marmot.

Let’s first learn a bit more about Marmot as a brand, and then move on to the coats we have chosen.

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How To Wash a North Face Backpack: A Useful Guide

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How To Wash a North Face Backpack: A Useful Guide

Those of you who spend a good amount of their time outdoor in nature know the importance of a quality backpack all too well.

Having a backpack that can carry enough clothing, gear and items is one of the things that can possibly make or break your next outdoor adventure.

Hikers, climbers, campers and travelers from all over the world rely on their backpacks to store and carry their belongings.

The reason why backpacks are so widely used by those that are beyond school age, is their practicality. Your hands are left free while carrying it and a quality backpack is comfortable, sturdy and durable.

In today’s guide we will focus on one very important step in owning a backpack, that of keeping it clean.

As you saw from the title, we will be discussing The North Face backpacks in particular. The reason we picked The North Face is because of the brand’s reputation for quality products and also due to their backpacks being widely popular and used by many.

Bear mentioning backpacks such as Borealis, Jester, Surge and Recon, along with other designs that some of you might already be familiar with.

In a previous guide we have gone through the steps of washing a North Face jacket, which you can find here.

Without any further ado, let’s get started with the steps of how to best wash a backpack by The North Face.

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Berghaus vs The North Face: Which Brand is Better?

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Berghaus vs The North Face: Which Brand is Better?

The search for great brands that design outdoor gear and clothing can be an arduous one because there are many different brands to go through.

Well, you have found some that clearly stand out, but which one is the best? Ensure another search for the best brand out of all of the great ones out there.

Welcome to our site and our brand comparisons, where we look at the history, manufacture, and products of renowned brands in order to determine which one is the better option for you.

We have included a good number of these brands in our many comparisons, but our work is yet to end.

With that being said, here we go once more comparing two brands that many of you may be familiar with, Berghaus and The North Face.

It’s the first time that Berghaus is featured in one of our comparisons, whereas The North Face has made it into them so many times that we have lost count (for example, here and here).

Without any further ado, let’s get started!

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15 Best Hiking Trails in Norway: Our Top Picks for This Year

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15 Best Hiking Trails in Norway: Our Top Picks for This Year

We write a lot about jackets, performance fabrics and outdoor gear here on our site.

Jackets that are made to provide the best experience outdoors are our main focus in the selections, reviews and comparisons that we write, but what good is a jacket that will not be put to use?

Hence, now that we have expanded our jacket selections so much, it’s finally time to turn the attention to one of the best activities that you can wear a jacket to, hiking.

Hundreds of thousands of hikers and trekkers take it upon themselves to explore some of the world’s most beautiful hiking trails and they can all vouch to the importance of a good jacket.

You can find numerous of our selections and reviews for jacket recommendations (like this one or this one) that would be the best for your next hiking adventure.

With all this talk about jackets over, let’s now take a look at the best hiking trails you can find in Norway, one of the most impressive countries for those who enjoy nature and the outdoors.

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Merino Wool vs Cashmere: Differences and Comparison

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Merino Wool vs Cashmere: Differences and Comparison

High quality and expensive clothing come in all shapes and forms. They vary in design, style, colors, embellishments and, ultimately, in the materials they are made from.

Any of us can list a number of fabrics and materials that are well known for their high price tag. Silk, Cashmere and Merino are only some of those that would make the list.

We have yet to look at Silk, but Merino was recently featured in one of our comparisons and Cashmere is part of this one.

Today, per the title, we will take a look at these two popular types of wool, Merino and Cashmere.

We will learn more about their origin, their use and the differences between the two, in the hopes of understanding their purpose better and the reasons why they are expensive.

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Viscose vs Rayon: Are They the Same Material? A Comparison

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Viscose vs Rayon: Are They the Same Material? A Comparison

Comparing fabrics and materials is now a regular segment on our site, where we look at two different materials and the differences between them. We do this in order to learn more about them and to understand their qualities, their purpose and use.

Our main focus is the use of these materials and fabrics in jackets and how they affect their performance and quality.

So far, Polyester has been the most featured fabric, due to it being the one most commonly used in technical and outdoor garments.

Today we will add another comparison to our ever increasing list, in which we will be looking at Viscose and Rayon.

We picked these two materials to clear some misconceptions about their differences and especially their similarities.

Are Viscose and Rayon the same material?

Let’s find out!

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Merino Wool vs “Regular” Wool: Differences, Warmth, Which One is Better?

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Merino Wool vs Regular Wool: Differences, Warmth, Which One is Better?

Comparing different types of insulations has now become a regular topic on our site. We have looked at a number of insulators, including renowned synthetic ones, such as PrimaLoft®, as well as natural insulators like Down.

Insulation, however, is not solely limited to fill-form, meaning that it is not only in the form of padding and filling that is used in jackets or sleeping bags. Insulating fabrics have been around for much longer than that.

We have also looked at several insulating materials that are made into fabrics and wool is one of them.

The use of wool dates millennia ago and its manufacturing and processing has evolved alongside humans. Nowadays wool garments come in many varied forms, but their purpose has remained the same despite the times, to provide insulation during winter.

Today we will be looking at two types of wool, which is the renowned Merino wool and the “regular” sheep wool that is most commonly used.

As a disclaimer before we move any further: we are well aware that regular wool is not a thing per se, but we are using that term to refer to sheep wool that is not sourced from Merino sheep.

Our purpose for this comparison is to understand wool better and then try and conclude as to which type of wool would be the best fit to your requirements.

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