Beer And Gear, Ep. 4 | Patagonia R1
Francis takes a look at the Patagonia R1 in this episode.
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Patagonia Switchback Sports Bra and Wild Trails Sports Bra
MSRP: Switchback – $49; Wild Trails – $65 Soft. And stiff? Well, kind of, yes. The Switchback Sports Bra, made from recycled polyester, is soft and cush, with a mesh interior. It has a … Continue reading "Patagonia Switchback Sports Bra and Wild Trails Sports Bra" -
Ortovox Merino Fleece Light Grid Hoody
MSRP: $180 Warmth, comfort, weight, durability: likely the four most important characteristics of a layer you’re toting up a climb, be it rock or ice. The Merino Fleece Light Grid, a mid-layer pullover from … Continue reading "Ortovox Merino Fleece Light Grid Hoody" -
Icebreaker Women’s Tech Lite Low Crew – Landscape Lines
MSRP: $100 BEST FOR: All-around use, three seasons (at least) Four times. When you like something, you wear it a lot, and when it’s four times in the first week, that tells you something. … Continue reading "Icebreaker Women’s Tech Lite Low Crew – Landscape Lines" -
Title Nine Clamber / Clamberista climbing pants
MSRP: $89 BEST FOR: All-around use, from pure climbing to around-town-plus-climbing So, baseline, Title Nine makes great pants. This women’s company, started in 1989 when people thought the idea of a women’s-sports-clothing company … Continue reading "Title Nine Clamber / Clamberista climbing pants" -
3rd Rock Mercury Jeans
MSRP: $98 BEST FOR: Bouldering There are plenty of altruistic reasons to buy climbing apparel made by the small upstart British climbing company 3rd Rock: they rely on recycled materials—namely Italian carpets and … Continue reading "3rd Rock Mercury Jeans" -
Title Nine Dauntless Jogger Pants
MSRP: $79 BEST FOR: Gym and crag / boulder use, warm weather Dauntless Jogger is the name of this pair of pants. Don’t be fooled. Maybe Title Nine just mixed up some of its … Continue reading "Title Nine Dauntless Jogger Pants" -
Foehn Brise Pants
MSRP: $129.95 BEST FOR: Bouldering or sport climbing The Brise pants, the signature piece of climbing clothing company Foehn, fall in a middle area between many of the techier, lightweight synthetic climbing pants on … Continue reading "Foehn Brise Pants" -
Beer And Gear, Ep. 3 | adidas Multi Pants
Shoot us an email at beerandgear@bigstonepub.com! Also Watch VIDEO: Beer and Gear, Ep. 1 – Scarpa Instinct SR VIDEO: Beer and Gear, Ep. 2 – Black Diamond Aspect... Continue readingBeer And Gear, Ep. 3 | adidas Multi Pants -
Backcountry Double Dyno Women’s Climbing Pant
MSRP: $99.95 BEST FOR: All-around use, rock or indoor climbing The waist does it: a high, thick, comfy waistband pretty much makes these climbing pants. The Backcountry Double Dyno women’s climbing pant sits up … Continue reading "Backcountry Double Dyno Women’s Climbing Pant"... Continue readingBeer And Gear, Ep. 3 | adidas Multi Pants -
Patagonia Women’s R1 Fleece Long-Sleeved Crew
MSRP: $99 BEST FOR: All-around use, cool or cold weather Plush. That’s about all I have to say about the new Patagonia Women’s R1 Fleece Long-Sleeved Crew. Actually, and “warm,” which is the first … Continue reading "Patagonia Women’s R1 Fleece Long-Sleeved Crew"... Continue readingBeer And Gear, Ep. 3 | adidas Multi Pants -
Mountain Equipment Earthrise Jacket
MSRP: $190 BEST FOR: All-around mountain use: winter belaying, ski touring, hiking You have to respect ROOTS. Mountain Equipment was established in the U.K. in 1961 and boasts partnerships with the venerable Plas y … Continue reading "Mountain Equipment Earthrise Jacket"... Continue readingBeer And Gear, Ep. 3 | adidas Multi Pants -
Smartwool Women’s Hide and Seek No-Show Socks
MSRP: $12.95 BEST FOR: Use under slip-on approach shoes, warm weather Now and then something strikes you as just a plain great idea. Of all places, it was during a checkup at the … Continue reading "Smartwool Women’s Hide and Seek No-Show Socks"... Continue readingBeer And Gear, Ep. 3 | adidas Multi Pants