Embarking on outdoor adventures demands gear that can effortlessly transition between climates and conditions. Recently, I had the pleasure of testing the Black Diamond Equipment Men's Coefficient Storm Hoody, and it surpassed my expectations with flying colors.
After climbing hard in the Method S for a month both inside on high textured walls, and outside on a variety of rock, it held up surprisingly well.
After a month and dozens and dozens of pitches, the Aspect Pro climbing shoe from Black Diamond proved to me that climbing shoes can be comfortably padded without sacrificing the performance of the shoe.
Resident dirtbag, Anna Alewine, gives us the lowdown on the Black Diamond C4s
Exploring the remote and mythical mountains of the Llanganati in Ecuador and its unclimbed hidden big wall, required the lightest yet most durable static line on the market. Our search for the proper rope started by finding various brand options.…
The oddball of the bunch. Is it a vest, a pack, or an overbuilt seat pad? The answer, unexpectedly, is all of the above. This pack has quickly become what I grab first for the majority of my missions. The…
It’s important to remember that building a trad rack is very personal. These are guidelines I can give you, but everyone has a slightly different rack with special pieces they prefer over others for different reasons. So--with that in mind--try…
Kolin Powick, Climbing Category Director for Black Diamond, accurately describes the Zone climbing shoes as “business in the front and party in the back.” These moderately aggressive and downturned shoes mean business and keep you in the zone sending steep…
The Black Diamond Distance Wind Shell is everything I didn’t know I needed. The fit is great throughout and the material feels good on the skin. The performance of this product greatly outweighs the small amount of space it takes…
Any experienced canyoneer knows there is a pretty large gap between comfort and durability for their gear. One of the toughest topics in a canyoneer’s gear quiver is their backpack, it must be small, lightweight, durable, comfortable, drain well, and…