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    Gear Review: Flylow Baker Bibs

    When I throw down $420 for a pair of ski pants my expectations are set high. Because of that, I wanted to take a few days on the snow with the Baker Bibs before writing a review to make sure I kne ...

    Gear Review: Flylow Higgins Jacket

    Flylow Higgins Jacket Review I know what you're thinking. March 1st is a little late to be writing reviews for ski jackets, but the truth is the snow keeps on coming and I have been a little "sid ...

    Gear Review: Blue Skies and Free Fly

    I have a confession to make. I'm known for being hard on gear, and my sweat can sometimes ruin technical clothing. Luckily for me, both of these qualifications got me tabbed to do some gear testin ...

    ​ Gear Review: Black Diamond Crack Gloves

    Crack gloves, like knee bar pads, are one of the easiest ways to spark a debate in the climbing community. Some climbers believe that using crack gloves is cheating, taking away from the pure natu ...

    Gear Review: Mica Basin Camp Chair

    The Big Agnes Mica Basin Camp Chair is just one piece in the Big Agnes camp furniture lineup that is brand new for Spring 2019. We haven’t had a chance to field test it yet, but we’ve done enough lou ...

    Gear Review: Jetboil Stash Cooking System

    Why Jetboil Stoves Are a Great Choice for Backpacking Backpackers far and wide know Jetboil stoves for their reliability and ease of use at the end of a long day on the trail. They pac ...

    Gear Review: Wild Country Ropeman 4

    The Wild Country Ropeman has been a crowd-pleaser for more than ten years and it’s easy to see why. It’s a lightweight, easy-to-use ascender that takes up next to no room in your pack and can ...

    Gear Review: La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe

    There are few climbing shoes as iconic, versatile, and well-loved as La Sportiva’s aptly named Solution. Anyone climbing in these shoes can attest to their precision and edging power. In shor ...

    ​ Gear Review: SCARPA Mago Climbing Shoe

    There seems to be something mythical about the SCARPA Mago Climbing Shoe. At virtually every crag, you can find someone magically unlocking redpoints or mystically onsighting the toughest route on ...

    Gear Review: NEMO Moonlite Reclining Camp Chair

    If you’re wondering what makes the  NEMO Moonlite Reclining Camp Chair different from your current camp chair, you’re not alone. We had that same question ourselves. And as we came to find ...

    Gear Review: Petzl IKO CORE Headlamp

    While a solid headlamp is a necessity for any outdoor enthusiast, they're not all created equal. Between overly burly headbands, unimpressive light output, and incompatibility with certain helmets ...

    Gear Review: Scarpa Drago LV Climbing Shoes

    The Scarpa Drago LV is the same iconic, high-performance Drago climbing shoe we know and love — just tailored for a lower-volume fit, which is ideal for those with a shorter instep, narrow heel ...

    Gear Review: Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Beacon

    When it comes to backcountry emergencies, we’ll take all the help we can get, and Ortovox added a new tool to our touring gear. Their new Diract Voice Beacon plays clear instructions that guide yo ...

    Gear Review: Jetboil Genesis 2 Burner Stove

    Jetboil reigns supreme when it comes to compact and efficient stoves for backpackers, but a few years ago, they decided to jump into the 2 burner stove market in a big way. The Jetboil Genesis 2 B ...

    Gear Review: Ropeman 1 vs Ropeman 2

    Today, we set out to tackle a question we run into all the time. What is the actual difference between the Wild Country Ropeman 1 and the Ropeman 2? The name’s the same, they look nearly ...

    Gear Review: Mo Mini! A Jetboil MiniMo Cooking System Review

    If you’re anything like us, you might be wondering why the Jetboil MiniMo costs more than any other single-person cooking system in their lineup. We aren’t going to lie. We were pretty hesitant ab ...

    Gear Review: Scarpa Maestrale RS Ski Boot

    With more awards to its name than we care to count, the Scarpa Maestrale RS Ski Boot hardly needs introduction. If you aren’t familiar with its pedigree, the long and the short of it is that ...

    Gear Review: Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System

    There’s no denying that Jetboil’s original stoves changed the game for backpackers. Not only do these compact cooking systems pack small, they also boil water more quickly and efficiently ...

    Gear Review: Black Diamond Mission LT Approach Shoes

    Black Diamond Equipment. You know them, you love them. So do we. When they announced that they were releasing a line of approach and lifestyle shoes in 2020, we knew it’d be worth checking them ou ...

    Gear Review: Salewa Wildfire Edge Approach Shoe

    No matter how much sport climbers hate to admit it, there are plenty of high-quality climbs with approaches longer than five minutes. And while some are adept at the timeless flip-flop approach, f ...

    Gear Review: Flylow Women’s Foxy vs Moxie Ski Bibs

    Bibs. They’re all the rage at the ski resort or the backcountry. You’re probably reading this article because A: you’ve finally decided you’re sick of getting snow down your pants, or B: you’re si ...

    Gear Review: Exped Megamat Max 15 Sleeping Pad

    If you wanted to spend your away weekend feeling hungry, uncomfortable, and exhausted, you’d go backpacking. While that might be what you’re looking for from time to time, there’s no denying that ...

    Gear Review: NEMO Moonlander Dual-Height Camp Table

    A camp table is a camp table… right? Not so fast. You might have been using camp tables for a long as you’ve considered yourself an outdoors person, but we’re willing to bet you’ve ...

    Gear Review: NEMO Roamer vs Exped MegaMat 10

    It’s camping season again, and that means more days on the trail, more campfires, and of course, more nights spent on the ground. Cue the image of a previously happy camper waking up with a sore b ...