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Well, that s an interesting question. Beyond (beyondclothing.com) is an Oregon-based company that makes a range of fleece and soft shell products (as well as some with Primaloft) that are “made to ...

Expensive. Can't use the hand pockets with a climbing harness. Like most durable water repellents, it uses carcinogenic perfluorocarbons in the waterproofing process. When it comes to outdoor ...