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Picture it: It's late October. You've just parked your car at the trailhead, open the door, and BOOM… you realize you’re woefully underdressed. Sadness. Learning how to layer your clothing for outdoor adventures takes trial and error. Or does it? We've taken the guesswork out of the process. Read on for how to nail your layers for any outdoor activity in any conditions. How to Layer Clothes for Cold Weather Building a layering system for comfort in cool fall temps and cold winter conditions relies on four essential things: moisture management, breathability, insulation, and protection from the elements. The goal...

There are times when having the right shoes is way more important than having new shoes, like when you work in a kitchen, are a race horse, or want to go out and climb on rocks without breaking the bank. Here is a rundown of different types of rock climbing shoes, as well as how to choose the right rock climbing shoes for you. The characteristics that distinguish rock climbing shoes are the way they fasten and the amount of camber they have built-in. Fasteners come in three main types: lace-up, strap, and slip-on. Lace-ups Lace-up rock climbing shoes are...

The world of rock climbing is a world of gear, and all that gear needs is a place to go. Enter the humble rock climbing backpack, a mix of the backpacker’s portable campsite and the construction worker’s toolbelt, the place where you’ll store your life-saving gear and life-improving snacks for all your climbing adventures. Finding the right backpack can be like finding the right granola bar--to start, you’ll need to know what flavors you’re looking for. To do that, it’s worth knowing the features and functions that distinguish the types of bags. Here’s a quick rundown of four types of...

The team at Rerouted is always on the lookout for incredible community initiatives. We are psyched to promote a brilliant idea from some peers across the pond. Oxfam, “is a global movement of millions of people working together to end poverty”. How freaking cool that they focus on used goods as part of their mission. Oxfam has gotten the word out and encouraged countless people to donate their old stuff & choose used. We love the sentiment & want to pump up that message. What is Second-Hand September? In the UK, an organization named, Oxfam, launched a month-long program named...

So, it’s time to sell some of your used rock climbing gear. Maybe you’ve decided your shoes are too tight, or you want to save your fingertips for mastering the violin, or perhaps you’ve chosen to give up climbing the old-fashioned way altogether, and want to get some rocket boots like Mr. Spock. Plenty of your used climbing gear is perfectly suited for a new climber looking for a bargain. You can sell used climbing shoes, camalots, and climbing nuts, as well as anything else you may want on the mountain that --clothing, chalk bags, tents. Here are some easy things...