Feathered Friends Blog
Jun 07, 2016
Warmth for Two
Feathered Friends Double Bags When we started making down gear in 1972, Feathered Friends was a small operation run out of our founders’ basement. Each bag was a design adventure, from exploring baffle techniques to fabric choices and shape. The...
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May 31, 2016
Roadtrip Reports: Arches
“For a little while we are again able to see, as the child sees, a world of marvels.” Edward Abbey In 1956 and 1957 Edward Abbey was the park ranger for Arches, at a time before it had achieved National...
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May 26, 2016
Roadtrip Reports: Escalante
A bright blue fuselage sticks out of the sand and sagebrush, adorned with the words “Boulder Airport and UFO Landing site.” After hiking through sagebrush, stunted pines, and a light drizzle I finally arrived at the blue structure I spotted...
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May 23, 2016
Spring Hiking in the Southwest: 5 Pro Tips
Last month one of our staff members road tripped through the southwest. Here are five of her tips on how to make the most of your adventure. 1. Layer, layer, layer. Springtime means unpredictable weather. When the sun was out...
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May 18, 2016
Memorial Day Sale!
It’s that time of the year… to gear up for your summer adventures! Our in-store Memorial Day Sale starts on May 19, and goes through May 30th. Whether you are going on your first backpacking trip or preparing for Mount...
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