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RAIN GEAR SMARTS
* Choosing Water Repellancy
The ins of keeping moisture out.
* Buy Guide: Storm Wear
All you need to know about technical outerwear
* Travel Togs
High tech apparel for globetrotters
CARE AND USE
* Learning To Layer
The art of staying dry and warm

EXPERT ADVICE
* Best underwear for hikers
* Wardrobe basics from Karen
* Hot stuff: fleece vs. insulation
* Our pick of rain gear
* Staying dry on wet trips
* Raingear for kids
* Keep extremities warm
PRODUCT REVIEWS
* Outside Buyer's Guide: Jackets
* Go Lite rainwear
* Spring Outerwear: Jackets, shells, fleeces, and base layers


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