DRAGONTAIL TECH GEO

I wore this on a week of high-altitude hiking in July and it handled the heat way better than my old gear. The lower CO2 footprint compared to the previous version is a nice bonus I actually care about. Breathable, light, and it never felt clammy on the climb.

Finally a technical piece that doesn't feel like a guilt trip in my pack—that 28.8% CO2 cut is real, and it still held up perfectly on a sweltering August ridge walk. This is my go-to for the hottest months now.

Wore these on three back-to-back day hikes above 3,000m in July and my feet stayed cooler than I expected. The 28.8% lower CO2 footprint was what sold me, though I was skeptical it would mean any real difference on the trail. Turns out it doesn't compromise anything.