Weight: 115g (m) Best for: Fast and light pursuits and as an ultralight spare layer. Overview The ultralight Core is constructed from Primaloft Active 75gsm, one of the latest generation of highly insulating, ultra-compressible fleeces. Using a polyester plume woven through a knitted mesh, this innovative fabric mimics animal fur and reduces the need for […]
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Mark Watson
Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson divides his workdays between graphic design, writing and photography. His passion for tramping, climbing, cycling and storytelling has taken him all over Aotearoa and the world in search of great trails, perfect moves and epic light. He has published four books and his photographs have featured in numerous publications. Especially motivated by long distance travel, he has tramped Te Araroa and cycled from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
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