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Somewear Global Hotspot
MSRP: $350 BEST FOR: Backcountry travel There used to be two good reasons not to carry two-way satellite communicators in the backcountry—the darn things were heavy and expensive. But like all technology, these emergency … Continue reading "Somewear Global Hotspot" -
Black Diamond Distance 8L Pack
MSRP: $139.95 BEST FOR: Long-haul trail running, scrambling, light-and-fast alpine ascents If you’re a seeker of Type 2 fun, chances are you’ve dreamed up some pretty wild mountain missions with lots of trail … Continue reading "Black Diamond Distance 8L Pack" -
La Sportiva Skwama
MSRP: $170 La Sportiva’s Solution has long been a favorite for hard climbers seeking a pulling and hooking machine for their projects. Climbers working in this wheelhouse, but desiring a bit more versatile … Continue reading "La Sportiva Skwama" -
Petzl Meteor
MSRP: $99.95 I appreciate the helmet. I’ve never really needed one, but a couple of years ago a climber I didn’t know thanked me for saying in a podcast interview that you should “never … Continue reading "Petzl Meteor" -
Black Diamond (New) C4 Camalots
MSRP: $65 to $125 (depending on size) BEST FOR: Everything Black Diamond’s Ultralight Camalots were a game-changer when they came out in 2016: You could carry nearly four pieces for the same weight … Continue reading "Black Diamond (New) C4 Camalots" -
In the Right Hands: Ice
Sponsored by Outdoor Research By Owen Clarke Hands are arguably a climber’s most important asset. So when the going gets tough, having a durable, warm and dextrous pair of gloves on hand can mean the … Continue reading "In the Right Hands: Ice" -
In the Right Hands: Rock
Sponsored by Outdoor Research By Owen Clarke Hands are a climber’s most important asset. Everyone loves crack climbing (well… except this guy), but no one wants to look like they’ve been spending their spare time … Continue reading "In the Right Hands: Rock" -
Tendon Master Pro 9.2
MSRP: $265 (80-meter) BEST FOR: Anything where you want a light rope! I took the Tendon Master Pro 9.2 to Wyoming for some good old-fashioned summer-time sport climbing. Out of the “box,” the Master … Continue reading "Tendon Master Pro 9.2" -
Mammut Magic Rope Bag
MSRP: $69.95 BEST FOR: Gym bag, sitting mat, rope bag Good things come in threes, or so we are told. Let’s see … The Mammut Magic Rope Bag is tri-use. It makes a nice … Continue reading "Mammut Magic Rope Bag" -
Boreal Ninja
MSRP: $120 The first-ever company to release a performance slipper back in 1985, Boreal is back now with a newly designed take on that same shoe: the Ninja. This is actually the first Boreal … Continue reading "Boreal Ninja" -
Trango Crag Pack 2.0
MSRP: $120 BEST FOR: Craggin’! Out at our nearby crag Rifle Mountain Park, I experienced several instances of “pack envy.” As I plopped down the sleek Trango Crag Pack 2.0, nearby belayers looked longingly … Continue reading "Trango Crag Pack 2.0" -
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Prism Pack
MSRP: $395 BEST FOR: Ice climbing, fast-and-light alpine climbing High up on a face in Alaska this past May, my fingers were getting cold. My harness was getting a bit twisted. The … Continue reading "Hyperlite Mountain Gear Prism Pack"
