The Thule Guidepost 65L is a comfort-first backpack loaded with features including a summit-pack lid and an adjustable harness that can be fine-tuned to fit your torso. At 65L the Guidepost can easily fit everything for an ultra plush weekend…
Bergans Soleie Baselayers are merino performance baselayers that are equal parts comfortable and functional. The merino is soft, wicking, warm when wet, highly breathable, and the design is great for layering. These layers perform in a range of environments, from…
Staying warm in the mountains and getting all my climbing stuff to the crag are VERY important to me. As a self-described skinny climber guy, I’m always cold. Enter the Bergans of Norway Bladet INS Jacket. It’s an amazing tool…
I was asked to test the Gregory Targhee 45 Ski Pack by Outdoor Prolink because I have spent years in the ski guide and avalanche education fields. I routinely carry 40-liter packs on work days. Snow study kits, rescue gear, and…
I had the great fortune to test the new Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded Jacket this fall. My overall impression is this: WOW, this jacket rules! My favorite feature is the suppleness of the material. It is tough enough to withstand…
When I first saw the La Sportiva Mutants, I thought, hmmm… weird lacing system! I was skeptical of what appeared to be a “gimmicky” new system aimed at making them stand out from other shoes. After a few runs around my neighborhood…
I don’t sit still very well. Every day, my routine transitions between teaching in a school building, working/training/setting/coaching in a climbing gym, and getting outside at every opportunity, which usually meaning hiking a few miles to clean off new boulder…
When Evolv Cruzers first premiered in the climbing world, they gained attention as an innovative development in climbing footwear. Everyone had been waiting for a streamlined, casual, lightweight approach shoe, but the lack of durability and support left much to…
This updated Mountainsmith Dog Pack has four adjustable points to keep your favorite Fido chaff–free and well-balanced. It’s also made with sturdy Ripstock nylon and offers plenty of ventilation. What Is It? The 2015 K-9 Dog Pack allows your dog…
Let there be light! Thanks to the Petzl Nao, that’s a phrase you get to say anytime the light starts to fade. I’ve been wearing the Nao on a few trips this past month or so and I am a believer.…