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March 25, 2019
MSR Windburner duo stove system gear review chris istace

Gear Review : MSR Windburner Duo Stove System

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | No Comments
February 6, 2019
Gear Review Merrell Thermo Rogue Mid GTX Hiking boot Chris Istace

Gear Review : Merrell Thermo Rogue Mid GTX Boot

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | No Comments
October 1, 2018

Gear Review : Super/DS StretchDown Hooded Jacket

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 3 Comments
September 10, 2018
Helly Hansen Dromi Utility pant gear review Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Gear Review : Helly Hansen Dromi Utility Pant

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | No Comments
July 29, 2018
Gear Review Marks WindRiver No Fly Zone_Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Gear Review : WindRiver No Fly Zone Shirt and Pants

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 10 Comments
July 16, 2018
Merrell MQM Flex gear review Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Gear Review : Merrell MQM Flex Trail Shoes

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | No Comments
April 24, 2018
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Gear Review : Salomon Outpath GTX Hiking Shoe

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 6 Comments
February 14, 2018
Gear Review MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes Chris Istace

Gear Review : MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
December 11, 2017

Gear Review : Smartwool Corbet 120 Vest

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 3 Comments
October 4, 2017
Salomon S/Lab XA Alpine Chris Istace Mount Whitney

Gear Review : Salomon S-Lab Xa Alpine Trail Runner

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 7 Comments
June 18, 2017
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Gear Review : Black Diamond Liquid Point GTX Shell

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
May 24, 2017
Chris Istace - Chris Istace_Vancouver Island_Sooke Hills_Salomon Wayfarer Pant

Gear Review : Salomon Wayfarer Utility Pant

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
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