For many years, stove inefficiency was a problem that was largely unaddressed by manufacturers. Finally, a new generation of hyper-efficient stoves hit the market, and… Read More »MSR Reactor Stove: Powerfully Efficient
Weighing just 1 pound, 7 ounces, this down-filled sack has no frills. No Gore-Tex or other waterproof coatings to repel moisture and no extra, hidden… Read More »Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32: Packs Like A Peanut
While the axe is fairly light, it is the weight distribution that really impresses me. With a curved aluminum shaft and a stainless steel head,… Read More »Petzl Sum’tec Ice Axe: For The Weight-Conscious Climber
In a seven-month period I logged 100-plus days in the Helium in a wide variety of situations: spring snow storms on Mt. Rainier, trekking in… Read More »Marmot Helium MemBrain Sleeping Bag: Old Faithful
The TC Pros are comfortable, offer great protection while jamming and edge powerfully. However, because these shoes lack the sensitivity and aggressive shape of a… Read More »La Sportiva TC Pro: Trad Machines
in the alpine, or other situations where weight is a critical component, the Oz is a pretty hot piece of work. While there are other… Read More »Black Diamond Oz Carabiner: So Hot Right Now
With an ultralight piece of equipment, I usually expect ultralight performance. But the little axe whacked solid placements on water ice just like a technical… Read More »C.A.M.P. Corsa Nanotech Ice Axe: Way Light, Way Functional
While many packs boast functional versatility, it’s clear that the Osprey Variant 37 was designed with the influences of professional alpinists.
The Firetail GTX could be the ultimate all-in-one Teton or Rocky Mountain National Park shoe, with enough hiking chops for long approaches and plenty of… Read More »Salewa Firetail GTX: A Hiker that Climbs
The Express is to ice climbing what the Camalot is to rock climbing: a well-designed workhorse that sets the industry standard.
I lived in the tent for about thirty days before Applebee’s granite slabs started wearing on the floor and the back corners’ poles punched right… Read More »Sierra Designs Convert 2: The Do-It-All Tent
Six months ago I unpacked a new 60-Liter WorkSack made by CiloGear, and it was love at first sight. I marveled at its simplicity and… Read More »CiloGear 60L WorkSack: Simple Success
