Richard Gear Answers Your Questions

A: '...the bad news is that it's not easy to find Gore-Tex XCR shell pants with a three-quarter length zip, mostly XCR bibs and pants have a full-length zip. Here's why...'

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A: '...outdoor people are fantastic at buying baselayer tops, but frankly fairly useless at underpants. My guess is that if you de-bagged the typical British walker, what you'd find would be a pair of cotton undies...'

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A: '...the first and most important step in reproofing boots is to choose a product designed for your particular footwear. Both Grangers and Nikwax along with others produce products specifically for fabric and suede or leather boots...'

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