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Here's why. https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/how-we-test-feather-flight-what-it-takes-to-make-luggage-last 2026-05-05T12:57:54+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Blog_testing_banner_image_34450310-0323-4811-82b1-2acd20b62a91.jpg?v=1777942674 How we test Feather Flight: What it takes to make luggage last https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/kathmandu-epiq-down-jacket-the-puffer-you-reach-for 2026-05-20T09:00:05+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/The_Epiq_down_jacket_-_2_f7e16aff-dbe1-415e-a086-34e643f457dd.png?v=1779074888 Kathmandu Epiq Down Jacket: The Puffer you reach for https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/hooded-vs-non-hooded-down-jacket-does-the-hood-really-matter 2026-05-26T09:00:04+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Hooded_non_hooded_-_3_9c3d468e-ad9b-435c-8957-b8870af3f05d.png?v=1779076056 Hooded vs Non-Hooded Down Jacket: Does the hood really matter? https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/fill-power-explained-what-those-numbers-mean-for-your-jacket 2026-06-02T09:00:05+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Fill_power_explained_1.png?v=1779078343 Fill Power Explained: What those numbers mean for your jacket https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/waterproof-ratings-what-10k-20k-and-30k-actually-mean 2026-06-02T12:00:07+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/XT_Blog_1_banner_image_e8205421-91cf-4e54-947d-dab9d2c5c991.png?v=1780016098 Waterproof Ratings: What 10K, 20K, and 30K actually mean https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/layering-for-changing-conditions-the-xt-series-system 2026-06-02T12:00:07+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/XT_Series_Blog_2_banner_d866841d-f733-4dfe-b447-309f4c7a5669.png?v=1780016085 Layering for changing conditions | The XT Series system https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/xt-award-winning-products-explained 2026-06-02T12:00:07+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Blog_3_XT_Series_banner_image_33af186d-81bb-4eea-bab5-30a4edd4ba69.png?v=1780016075 XT Award Winning Products Explained https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/proof-not-promises-how-the-xt-series-earns-its-reputation 2026-06-02T12:00:07+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Blog_4_XT_Series_banner_image.png?v=1780016065 Proof, not promises. How the XT Series earns its reputation. https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/lightweight-without-compromise-why-less-can-mean-more-on-the-trail 2026-06-02T12:00:06+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Blog_5_XT_Series_banner_image_aa43d791-ab17-4eff-8c61-d97f59d89d2b.png?v=1780016055 Lightweight Without Compromise: why less can mean more on the trail https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/lightweight-hiking-gear-tested-by-experts 2026-06-16T14:08:55+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Expert_Blog_Banner_1_4e29232b-8151-4c76-9d22-8b5d6f96c523.png?v=1781575735 We asked expert hikers to test the XT Series. Here’s what they found https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/what-experts-actually-look-for-when-testing-technical-gear 2026-06-02T14:17:43+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Expert_Blog_Banner_2_3e53b773-64ef-4f57-b368-c969437ba172.png?v=1780359440 What experts actually look for when testing technical gear https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/epiq-limited-down-jacket-limited-edition-puffer-with-purpose 2026-06-09T14:19:37+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Blog_Banner_8fc539cd-c9f7-4b2b-9a5b-6205bc9b22d4.jpg?v=1780962084 Epiq Limited Down Jacket - Limited Edition Puffer with Purpose https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/from-design-to-trail-with-gemma-mccaw 2026-06-16T14:22:50+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Gemma_McCaw_Blog_Banner_56eaf4f5-598a-47ac-957b-16ece14d749c.png?v=1781561323 From design to trail with Gemma McCaw https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/pertex-quantum-vs-pertex-shield-what-s-the-difference 2026-07-13T10:24:25+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Banner_Epiq_Waterproof_5c0000ad-e826-4399-81bb-31a6d74d411c.jpg?v=1783895065 Pertex Quantum vs Pertex Shield: What's the Difference https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/find-your-hiking-level-choosing-the-right-hiking-jacket 2026-07-28T14:27:36+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Hiking_Gear_Banner.png?v=1785126945 Find your hiking level: choosing the right hiking jacket https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/meeting-the-designers-behind-the-xt-series 2026-07-31T09:51:46+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/XT_Banner_eff862d6-1913-46a4-b6e8-78d6bd1b96c5.jpg?v=1785448306 Meeting the Designers behind the XT Series. https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/on-the-kauaeranga-kauri-trail-with-ladies-who-venture 2026-08-18T14:28:32+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Ladies_Who_Venture_Blog_Banner_5f288a16-5c5b-4e11-8c2b-3f01a3ece390.jpg?v=1786941512 On the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail with Ladies Who Venture https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/what-to-pack-for-a-day-hike 2026-09-03T09:39:21+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/banner_1344x576_002.jpg?v=1788385161 What to Pack for a Day Hike: The Complete Checklist https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/camping-with-kids-the-ultimate-guide-to-fun-safe-family-adventures-in-nz 2026-09-04T09:15:04+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Banner_images_817518a6-434c-4489-84a1-52335c4740c9.png?v=1788470104 Camping with kids: The ultimate guide to fun, safe family adventures in NZ https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/upf-clothing-vs-sunscreen 2026-09-16T14:37:00+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Horizontal_1600x900_35468b1a-060a-446b-b315-b72d84047e09.jpg?v=1789506764 UPF Clothing vs Sunscreen: Do You Need Both? https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/hiking-boots-vs-shoes 2026-09-22T16:20:19+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Horizontal_1600x900_3.jpg?v=1789699931 Hiking Boots vs Shoes: Which should you choose? https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/blogs/article/what-is-upf-clothing 2026-10-07T01:08:46+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0919/0116/5858/articles/Horizontal_1600x900_1_55198b57-3280-47eb-8f2f-4b05894241b0.jpg?v=1790634338 What is UPF clothing and why do you need it?