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Layering Systems For Cold Weather

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Layering for colder weather is essential for staying warm on cold days. The concepts of layering are not new but do change somewhat according to the new technologies that exist with today’s clothing and outerwear. The how and what to layer with also depends on a few variables such as the activity being performed, each [...]

Just Wing It Man

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

After 6 years of being somewhat of a self taught outdoorsman and a backpacker, I still define myself as somewhat of an amateur when it comes to my outdoor skills. Some of this has to do with not being able to get out as much as I would like to, however over the years I have stumbled [...]

Osprey Packs: Nothing Even Comes Close

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

When it comes to quality, durable, packs that can take a beatin, no one even comes close to Osprey Packs. That’s why at Mountain Hideaway we not only sell these workhorse packs, but we all use them on the trail, carry them around town, and sport them at school. The Osprey the brand is summed up [...]