Product Reviews - Technical Apparel, Climbing, Outdoor & Trail Running
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Neoplume Pants
I've used the Neoplume pants for high altitude mountaineering. Pros Lighter than fleece pants of comparable warmth Very compressible Full length zippers (meants putting them on at belays... -
Matrix Light Ice Axe
The Matrix Light Ice Axe is another fine ice climbing tool from Grivel. I've used it for ice climbing at Blue Lake, and general mountaineering in New Zealand. Pros... -
La Sportiva Otaki
First of all I think the La Sportiva Otaki is one of the best all round Blue Mountain sandstone shoes. Perhaps even better than the La Sportiva Muria VS,... -
Magellan eXplorist 610
The following review was in relation to the Magellan eXplorist 610, however many of the features do cross over to other models. I'll be honest, I am an iPhone... -
Edelrid Megajul Belay Device
The Edelrid Mega Jul is perhaps the most versatile belay device going around if you have the dedication to learn how to use it. That sums up my... -
La Sportiva Python
The La Sportiva Python is a technical shoe for climbers looking for more sensitivity and performance in a soft, slipper-like shoe. Pros They are super supple and very... -
Revel Jacket
I've worn the Revel jacket through the bush, adventuring through different countries, and for general urban use. Reliably, durably waterproof. Lightweight but tough and abrasion resistent enough for... -
Outdoor Research Acetylene Jacket
A fleece is a fleece is a fleece. Well at least it was up until a couple of years ago when many of the higher end companies started... -
Reactor Stove 1.7L
I've used the Reactor stove for multi-day trekking and backcountry ski/snowboarding trips. Pros A brilliant expedition stove that stands out from the pack in a cold environment when... -
Petzi Sama Harness
It’s really quite hard to find anything wrong with this harness. For the price this was really an easy choice when looking for a sport harness. First off the... -
Solarmonkey Adventurer
The Solarmonkey Adventurer is one of a line of solar chargers from the fantastic and reliable company Powertraveller. I've used it for hiking, car camping, and cragging. Pros... -
La Sportiva Solution
I’ve used this shoes for long hard multi pitches in Thailand to sending projects on the karst limestone in China and of course throughout Sydney and the Blue Mountains...