SectionHiker.com https://sectionhiker.com/ Backpacking Gear Reviews and FAQs Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:52:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Opinion: Are Patagonia Capilene Baselayers Worth the Hype? https://sectionhiker.com/opinion-are-patagonia-capilene-baselayers/ https://sectionhiker.com/opinion-are-patagonia-capilene-baselayers/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:30:17 +0000 https://sectionhiker.com/?p=173755 Patagonia Capilene baselayers are next-to-skin technical garments made from recycled polyester that dry fast and wick moisture. They provide a capillary-like action that rapidly wicks perspiration off your skin so it can dry faster. I always thought Capilene’s wicking properties came from specially engineered polyester fabrics and weaves, but that is only part of the …

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]]> https://sectionhiker.com/opinion-are-patagonia-capilene-baselayers/feed/ 0 How to Clean, Sanitize, and Store a Water Filter in the Off-season https://sectionhiker.com/how-to-clean-sanitize-and-store-a-water-filter/ https://sectionhiker.com/how-to-clean-sanitize-and-store-a-water-filter/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:40:03 +0000 https://sectionhiker.com/?p=173746 It’s important to clean and sanitize your backcountry water filter or purifier before storing it during the off-season and winter months. A simple three-stage process involves cleaning the filter to improve flow rate, sanitizing it to kill microorganisms, and drying it before storing it until you’re ready to use it again. Step 1: Backflush Your …

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