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Patagonia Pullover: The R1 Masterpiece and its Hoody big Brother

March 29, 2010 by Jonathan Rosenthal Leave a Comment

A lot of tops and pullovers promise warmth without weight. And to be fair, most of them deliver on the promise, whether they are made from Polartec, company specific fabrics such as Patagonia’s own brand of fleece or even cheap no-name fleece. The difference between the various products is firstly cost: a no-name fleece will […]

Filed Under: Outdoor clothing, Reviews Tagged With: fleece, mid-layer, Patagonia, Polartec

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South Africa’s Otter Trail in the Tsitsikamma National Park in widely regarded as the country’s best hiking trail. And it is with good reason: the spectacular trail winds along the edge of the coast, offering plenty of opportunities for swimming. Each of its huts has spectacular views of the ocean.

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