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Finally, materials factor significantly into the cost of the
garment. Yes, Gore-Tex is more expensive than other
waterproof/breathable fabrics, but Gore-Tex is also the
industry gold standard for balancing waterproofness,
breathability and durability. Further, most manufacturers
will offer a warranty of some sort. Gore-Tex backs up the
The museum strives to enrich lives by offering art manufacturer with their own warranty for fabric failures. All
experiences that stimulate the senses, intrigue the that said about the Gore-Tex membrane, remember that it
intellect and bring joy to the spirit. is bonded to a “face fabric,” and not all face fabrics are the
same. Nylon is stronger and more durable than polyester, but
Art Exhibits | Music | Poetry | Classes polyester is more water-repellant and UV resistant.

Keep in mind , good gear is an investment. Yes, it can be more
expensive up front, but look at the price breakdown over the
life of the item. That $100 jacket may fulfill your immediate
need and budget, but you may be replacing it next year if you
use it hard. That $400 jacket you passed up because of the
up-front cost may in the long run be a better value. If you have
it for eight years you would have purchased eight $100-priced
jackets over the same time frame, making the $100 jacket cost
you twice as much as the $400 jacket. All this said, again, look
at the details! Some brands are marginally more expensive
MANY MASTERPIECES than others at roughly the same price point. There can be a
huge quality difference between a $400 and $450 jacket! If you
ONE ROOF were already prepared to pay the $400, the quality difference
between the two can easily justify the $450 jacket if you know
what you’re looking for.

The other jacket everyone should own and carry year-round
on adventures into the woods is a “puffy.” Whether it be down
or synthetic, you should always have one with you. Both down
and synthetic have their advantages and disadvantages, but a
“puffy” is your single most important way to get warm and
stay warm. Even when it’s 100 degrees during the day, it gets
cold at night, particularly at higher elevations or near water.

LOCAL ART BY LOCAL ARTISTS
Our walls and showcases are BRYANT HELGELAND
is the owner/operator of
filled with original Mountain Provisions, on
one-of-a-kind art pieces. the Plaza in Ashland. Ac-
tive in several outdoor sports
(Telemark skiing, XC skiing,
Jewelry | Pottery | Sculpture road and mountain biking,
hiking, backpacking, kayak-
Watercolor | Acrylic | Oil ing), he has been a seminar
speaker on many of those
Photography | Greeting cards activities. He attended a
NOLS (National Outdoor
Grants Pass Gallery One Leadership School) semester trip to Chile shortly after college. During
high school, he was a counselor at YMCA outdoor camps. Contact him at
Museum of Art at the Museum bryant@ashlandmountainprovisions.com or the store’s Facebook page.
541-479-3290 541-479-1218
(Upstairs) (Downstairs)
229 SW G Street | Grants Pass, OR 97526
www.GPMuseum.com

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