Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody
There is a paradigm shift happening in insulation, and the Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody employs one of the most promising new technologies, Polartec Alpha Direct. Check out our review.
Climbing
La Sportiva Otaki
The Otaki is an all-around climbing shoe that La Sportiva says is closely related to the Katana Lace. So how similar or different are these two shoes, and where does the Otaki really shine?
Mammut Wall Rider Helmet
The Mammut Wallrider helmet offers a hard-to-beat combination of durability and low weight.
Petzl Aquila Harness
Petzl’s Aquila harness is everything you need to climb year round, and nothing you don’t.
Arc’teryx Acrux FL GTX Approach Shoe
The Arc’teryx Acrux FL GTX is a radical departure from traditional approach shoes.
Arc’teryx FL-365 Harness
The Arc’teryx FL-365 is a great option for climbers looking for a comfortable harness that can hold a lot of gear.
Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is one of the most versatile soft shells we’ve used.
Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody
The Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody is an excellent, if somewhat specialized softshell.
Petzl Sum’Tec Ice Axe
While the Petzl Sum’Tec ice axe performs very well, we were left with a few questions.
Mammut Multipitch Chalk Bag
Mammut’s Multipitch Chalk Bag is much more useful than your average chalk bag.
Patagonia Hybrid Sleeping Bag
Patagonia just made half a sleeping bag. Turns out, it’s one of the most versatile bags we’ve used.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 and Insert
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 is a super lightweight, super versatile, 4-season shelter that is well-suited to harsh environments.
NEMO Hornet 2P Tent
It’s easy to find a comfortable & heavy tent, or a cramped superlight tent. But the NEMO Hornet 2P tent is both livable AND very light.
Mystery Ranch Pitch 40 Backpack
The Mystery Ranch Pitch 40 is one of the most durable, comfortable climbing packs we’ve used, but that comes with a sacrifice in versatility.
Stone Glacier Cirque 6200 Internal Frame Pack
The Stone Glacier Cirque 6200 is the best lightweight, big-load-hauling backpack we’ve used.
Thule Versant 60L Backpack
The Thule Versant 60L is a mid-sized pack with a simple pocket layout and some useful features, though we’d love to see a couple of minor changes.
Black Diamond Mission 75 Pack
The Black Diamond Mission 75 is a lightweight, versatile, big load hauler that climbs very well.
Metolius Ultralight Master Cam
Metolius performed a major overhaul of their flagship cam, here is our review of the new Ultralight Master Cam.