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From design to trail with Gemma McCaw

Gemma McCaw has been part of the XT Series journey from early development through to real use on...

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Epiq Limited Down Jacket - Limited Edition Puffer with Purpose

TheΒ jacketΒ thatΒ startedΒ withΒ surplusΒ  Β  Surplus from past seasons, sitting with more to give a...

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What experts actually look for when testing technical gear

When experienced hikers test gear,Β they’reΒ not just looking at features.Β  Β  They'reΒ asking har...

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We asked expert hikers to test the XT Series. Here’s what they found

Β  Every piece of Kathmandu gear gets tested before it reaches the trail. With the XT Series, we...

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Proof, not promises. How the XT Series earns its reputation.

Most of us have been let down by gear at the worst possible moment. A jacket that stopped breathi...

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XT Award Winning Products Explained

The ISPO Award is one of the outdoor industry’s most respected international benchmarks judged by...

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Layering for changing conditions | The XT Series system

Mornings start cold. Climbs warm you fast. Clouds roll in unexpectedly, then lift just as quickly...

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Waterproof Ratings: What 10K, 20K, and 30K actually mean

You check the forecast. Β β€œA few showers.” So you pack a rain jacket, just in case, and tell yours...

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Lightweight Without Compromise: why less can mean more on the trail

By the end of a long day, you feel it. Not in one dramatic moment, just quietly, step after step....

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