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Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Oasis Crew Long-Sleeve

by Paulina Dao January 3, 2014
written by Paulina Dao

Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Oasis Crew Long-Sleeve Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Oasis Crew Long-Sleeve

The Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Oasis Crew is my body’s new best friend.

It’s an incredibly versatile baselayer that keeps you warm and dry on slopes and on top of peaks, and cool and dry-ish on weird, warm, 70 degree) California winter days. It’s been accompanying me on almost every adventure since it’s a little cold for my Tech T Lite shirt.

It’s made of blah blah merino wool which has magical properties of supreme odor control, which came in super handy on my recent backpacking trip. Oh and because I think I wore this shirt for three days straight before the trip and was too lazy to wash it. I didn’t smell that bad. Really. And of course, merino wool has antimicrobial and moisture wicking properties to keep you feeling fresh throughout your adventure.

One more thing that’s kind of cool about Icebreaker is you can trace the origins of your shirt back to the very sheep that spawned the wool. Feels nice to be connected to what you’re wearing and supporting, right?

They’re kinda pricey, even on sale, but it’s worth the splurge for a do-it-all shirt. You don’t even look that weird wearing it around every day. And they come in lots and lots of colors. I want them all.

Buy through Icebreaker for $89.99.

January 3, 2014 6 comments
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Backpacking Cone Peak via Vicente Flat, Ventana Wilderness

by Paulina Dao January 2, 2014
written by Paulina Dao

Backpacking Cone Peak in Ventana Wilderness

Fun fact: I’ve never really hiked in Big Sur until this holiday break. I got the chance to tackle Julia Pfeiffer Burns and Cone Peak! Not all in one day though.

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January 2, 2014 1 comment
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Arc’teryx Delta LT Jacket Review

by Paulina Dao December 26, 2013
written by Paulina Dao
Arc'teryx Delta LT Review

I stopped by Sports Basement with a 20% off coupon a few days ago with the sole intention of picking up my Western Mountaineering sleeping bag and some Christmas presents. But then I walked by the display of Arc’teryx things. Then curiosity got the better of me and I tried on the Arc’teryx Delta LT Jacket. And it all went downhill from there.

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December 26, 2013 4 comments
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Hiking Pyramid Peak via Rocky Canyon

by Paulina Dao December 24, 2013
written by Paulina Dao

Pyramid Peak via Rocky Canyon… oh boy. This one is a tough one with approximately 4,083′ of elevation gain. I huffed and puffed my way up and down this Pyramid Peak. The altitude, elevation change, and a wicked hangover were not my friends.

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December 24, 2013 1 comment
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Triple Aught Design Ares Half-Zip

by Paulina Dao December 12, 2013
written by Paulina Dao
Triple Aught Design Ares Review
Triple Aught Design Ares Review
Triple Aught Design Ares Review

I picked up one of the last Triple Aught Design Ares Half-Zips left in existence at the Dogpatch Warehouse Sale last weekend. For 2014, they are taking the Ares and combining it with the Merino Half-Zip and making it 10 times better.

The Ares is a 270-weight half-zip made out of 100% merino wool making it a great midlayer for winter or an outer layer on a cool spring or summer day. It comes with two shoulder zip pockets, and thumb holes.

I haven’t had it for very long, but I’m pretty in love with it already. Took it for a lovely jaunt in the San Jose hills (Almaden Quicksilver County Park, to be exact) on a brisk fall day and it kept me toasty. This doesn’t fare too well with wind, but toss on a shell and you are golden. It’s also a  great layer for climbing. It fits well under a harness and keeps you warm while you’re on the wall and making moves.

Pictured above is the Ares in a men’s XS. On me, it’s fairly roomier fit but it still gets the job done. I suspect the boyfriend might be stealing this from my closet in the future (for once).

This is no longer on the Triple Aught Design website, but you might be able to find it on eBay.

December 12, 2013 2 comments
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