Black Diamond Lighthouse Tent
At 3lb 3oz, and 30.8 sq. ft. of space, the Lighthouse is an awesome choice when space, weight and strength are priorities. It is surprising… Read More »Black Diamond Lighthouse Tent
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Arc’teryx NoZone Pack
The Arc’teryx NoZone backpack belies the need for a porter or a weight-carrying boyfriend. The suspension makes lugging a Cassin Ridge load feel like going… Read More »Arc’teryx NoZone Pack
Metolius SuperCam
This spring I have managed to get my hands on the new Metolius SuperCam. Its wide range, 1.55 inches to 2.77 inches, is twice that… Read More »Metolius SuperCam
Mammut Ice Packs
Mammut has scored big with the Butterfly suspension system in its 2005 Ice Pack line. Available in 35 and 45 liter options, the Ice Pack… Read More »Mammut Ice Packs
Marmot Essence Jacket
At 7 oz, this uber-light shell Marmot engineered has upped the ante of the revolutionary PreCip by cutting its weight nearly in half. When rain… Read More »Marmot Essence Jacket
C.A.M.P. USA XLC390 Crampons
The C.A.M.P. USA XLC 390 is the lightest semi-rigid twelve-point crampon in the world.
Black Diamond Hotwire Carabiner
The smooth gate operation of the Hotwire continues to allow flawless clipping in all situations, and its full size permits easy handling with gloves.
Cloudveil Switchback Pants
The Switchback Pants from Cloudveil offer a complete balance of fit, function and fashion, as we transition into the warm summer days. So far, I… Read More »Cloudveil Switchback Pants