The Fjällräven Abisko Midsummer Trousers are the hot weather trouser that I’ve needed in my life. Not only are they extremely comfortable, they’re pretty darn durable for how light they are and have key vents for airflow. These are perfect for…
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I’ve used the MIPS technology for the last couple of years in ski helmets and I’m excited to now be able to have MIPS working for me while I climb too. The Black Diamond Vision MIPS Helmet is not…
Mountain Hardwear’s Exposure/2 Paclite Plus Jacket, features a new 2.5-layer Gore-Tex, unmatched packability, waterproofness and breathability. Last year I tried the Exposure/2 Paclite and I didn’t think it could get any lighter. I was wrong. The Exposure/2 Paclite Plus…
I’ve always been a little bummed that off-road motorcycle gear for women is quite limited. Recently I’ve been wearing Klim’s Women’s XC Lite set which I love and couldn’t live without. For the cooler weather, though, I was ready…
We wanted a rope that we could use for a wide range of climbing situations as well as one we could ice climb with in the winter and we got just that. The Energy 9.5mm Unicore Supereverdry by Edelweiss…
The new Abisko Midsummer Trousers by Fjällräven are the best hot weather trekking pant. Made with Fjällräven’s G-1000 Air Stretch, these pants are durable yet breathable and lightweight. In addition to being lightweight, there are also two vents on…
While we were a little skeptical at first, the new Front Range Tent System by MSR is really cool. Not only is it light, but it’s also extremely versatile and can be adapted to many different situations. It’s not…
The Icon 700 Headlamp by Black Diamond is the Swiss Army Knife of headlamps. With a max output of 700 lumens, it’s powerful, feature-packed, and relatively small for what it is. The external battery pack is easy to move…
The first thing I’ll mention about the Fjällräven Abisko Sun-Hoodie is that I’m not sure how I ever lived without it. It’s the perfect hot weather long sleeve to keep you protected from the sun. It’s extremely light and…
I’m always happy to try new shorts, especially when they have surprises like a built-in BallPark Pouch. That’s right the Saxx New Frontier 2N1 Shorts not only fit great but they cradle my balls like the hands of an…
