ProView – Backcountry Access Stash 40 Pack
The new Stash 40 from Backcountry Access is my new go-to pack for long days in the mountains on skis. I own the Stash 30 and use it every time I go out, but there are times when I just…
The new Stash 40 from Backcountry Access is my new go-to pack for long days in the mountains on skis. I own the Stash 30 and use it every time I go out, but there are times when I just…
The CAMP Jasper CR 3 is comfortable lightweight harness designed for all different types of climbing. Whether you climb trad, sport, ice, or alpine, the Jasper’s no-frills design allows you to make unobstructed moves with ease. The fit it snug…
Outdoor Research Performance Trucker – Run This trucker cap is the most lightweight (3.5oz) and breathable of the Outdoor Research Performance Trucker line, built with cubic mesh, a Cool & Dry headband, and reflective hints. Other features include a perforated…
A recent trip to the South Platte for some crack climbing seemed like an ideal opportunity to test out the new Skeeter SL 20 sleeping bag from Big Agnes. The Big Agnes Skeeter SL 20 is a versatile, ultra light 650 fill power…
Last summer I had the opportunity to spend a few weeks climbing in Washington’s North Cascades. The rock was amazing, the approaches lush and beautiful and the weather was stellar for nearly the entire trip. But, on our last day, midway up…
A waterproof/breathable hiking boot, designed for spring and summer adventures, that’s both supportive and lightweight, is nothing to scoff at. The Sawtooth Mid BDry by Oboz Footwear possesses all these characteristics while leaving little left wanting. To test the performance of this boot,…
Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to try out the Oboz Firebrand II hiking shoes. Oboz is known for being super comfortable and well-made shoes, and the Firebrand II held true to reputation. I took the…
I was able to try Outdoor Research’s Oberland glove during a telling stretch of weather in the Colorado Rockies. A relatively warm spell allowed me to test them as an unheated light weight glove during the days, and use the…
The GORE-TEX Pro Shell 3L Jacket raises the bar for extreme weather protection with versatility and style. This shell offers an incredible amout of wind protection, while also offering freedom of movement with flexible stretch panels. The outer fabric is…
The Outdoor Research Verismo Jacket is so much more than “just another down jacket”. Which is great news, because you’d be hard-pressed to meet an outdoorswoman who doesn’t already own a “puffy”. I’m here to say it’s worth trading up…