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Product Reviews - Technical Apparel, Climbing, Outdoor & Trail Running

  • 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...
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  • 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,...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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