Product Reviews - Technical Apparel, Climbing, Outdoor & Trail Running
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DMM Dragonfly Micro Cam Product Review
When I was first discovering aid climbing I read that you will never regret having a few extra micro-cams on the harness, and it wasn’t until I saw the... -
Julbo Aerospace Goggles
I've never been a fan of sunglasses and so, in the lead up to a mountaineering trip to New Zealand I began searching the internet for alternatives to standard category... -
DMM Pivot Guid Mode Belay Device
The DMM Pivot has become my go to belay device for it’s versatility and thoughtful design. The DMM Pivot functions excellently as a regular belay device off the harness with a... -
La Sportiva Spantik 1
I used the La Sportiva Spantiks for alpine climbing on mixed rock/ice and snow Pros Warm Double boot (keep inners warm in your sleeping bag, no putting feet... -
La Sportiva Spantik 2
I first bought my La Sportiva Spantiks in 2010. At the time, I was heading to a 6,800m+ mountain in the Himalaya and I wanted a boot with greater... -
Spirit VCR
I was asked to source these shoes for a friend first up. I did and they loved them so much, I bought a pair too and they are... -
SteriPEN Adventurer
Quick and light option for treating drinking water on extended wilderness hikes and while travelling. Pros It's fast. It treats 1L of water in under two minutes,... -
TPS 520 GTX Womens
I've used the TPS 520 on multi-day hikes. Pros The stiff soles offer a lot of support and stability over uneven terrain. I found them comfortable right out... -
Suunto Traverse
The idea (as I can gather) behind Suunto's release of the new Traverse is to make what is arguably your most complicated piece of outdoor gear easier to use,... -
Venus 2 Extreme Tent
I've used the Venus II Extreme for car-camping, hiking, showshoeing/cross-country skiing, and mountaineering. Pros Extremely stable design in wind/nasty weather Well-thought out ventilation system Vertical side walls give great... -
Voodoo Pants (womens)
I love these pants. For a long time, I avoided trekking pants for fear they would not move with me, would be too hot or grab my knees... -
Whisperlite International Stove
I've had this stove for more than 14 years and used it for camping, hiking, and mountaineering. Pros Although many people go for the MSR Dragonfly stove because of the simmer...