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  • kailas routesetter tool belt

    Kailas Route Setter Tool Belt

      MSRP: $61 (only $39.95 on Amazon right now!)   For most route setters, tool belts are a must. Setters have an overabundance of things—hardware, safety gear, holds, gum, Clif Bar wrappers and other odds … Continue reading "Kailas Route Setter Tool Belt"
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    VSSL JAVA

    Sponsored by VSSL   Price: $99 Weight: 12.7 oz Dimensions: 2” x 6” Tech: Integrated, Extended Clip and Flip Handle, Press Button Release, Stainless Steel Burr   The VSSL (pronounced “Vessel”) JAVA is a top-notch … Continue reading "VSSL JAVA"
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  • gunks apps

    Review: Gunks Apps

    If you’re a rock climber based in the Northeast of the United States, Gunks Apps is a new viable alternative to paper guidebooks or to Rakkup and Mountain Project for smartphone users. Although crowdsourced apps … Continue reading "Review: Gunks Apps"
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  • Beer And Gear, Ep. 19 | Gnarly Vegan

    Check out the Gnarly Nutrition here!   Thanks to Batch, Roaring Fork Beer Company’s tasting room, for the great drafts and for hosting us! Check out RFBC on Facebook.   We have opted to use … Continue reading "Beer And Gear, Ep. 19 | Gnarly Vegan"
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  • Armaid tool for climbing injuries

    Beer and Gear, Ep. 18 | Armaid

    Check out the Armaid here!   Also Watch   VIDEO: Beer And Gear, Ep. 6 | Black Diamond Z4 Cams   We have opted to use affiliate links in our gear reviews. Every time you … Continue reading "Beer and Gear, Ep. 18 | Armaid"
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  • Beer and Gear, Ep. 11 | 8b+ Chalk

    In this special Gear Guide edition of Beer and Gear, Delaney and Michael take a look at 8b+ chalk in all its forms.   CHECK OUT 8B+ CHALK HERE!... Continue readingBeer and Gear, Ep. 11 | 8b+ Chalk
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  • 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"... Continue readingBeer and Gear, Ep. 11 | 8b+ Chalk
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  • 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"... Continue readingBeer and Gear, Ep. 11 | 8b+ Chalk
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  • Mammut Magic Rope Bag

    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"... Continue readingBeer and Gear, Ep. 11 | 8b+ Chalk
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  • Beer and Gear, Ep. 7 | Rhino Skin

    Got sweaty hands of your own???     Also Read   $1,590 Louis Vuitton Chalk Bag: The Latest Must-Have Accessory For Your Sends   First Look: Climbing Addicts Colored Chalk   We have opted to … Continue reading "Beer and Gear, Ep. 7 | Rhino Skin"... Continue readingBeer and Gear, Ep. 11 | 8b+ Chalk
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  • MSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit

    MSRP: $79.95   I’ve had a number of different go-to stoves since I was a kid, but this MSR PocketRocket stove kit might just be my new fave, taking the slot as my go-to solo … Continue reading "MSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit"... Continue readingBeer and Gear, Ep. 11 | 8b+ Chalk
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  • the hydrapak is great for rock climbing

    HydraPak Stow H2O Bottle

    MSRP: $14   While the HydraPark Stow water bottle was by no means built specifically for climbing, it’s exactly what I would have asked for in a water bottle for the wall. It’s small, it’s … Continue reading "HydraPak Stow H2O Bottle"... Continue readingBeer and Gear, Ep. 11 | 8b+ Chalk
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