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Review: OR Men’s Goldrush Jeans

GearBy LukeMay 25, 2015Leave a comment

Dirtbag instincts suit the gear reviewer well. Which is why, for each and every day over the last two months…

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Review: Scarpa Vapor V

GearBy LukeApril 8, 20152 Comments

My first impression of Scarpa’s redesigned Vapor V was how comfortable they were out of the box. I sized mine…

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Review: Climb Tech Steel Biner with Captive Pin

GearBy LukeMarch 18, 20151 Comment

Love them or hate them, fixed draws are becoming more and more of a staple in the sport climbing world.…

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Review: Beal Opera 8.5mm Rope

GearBy LukeMarch 4, 20151 Comment

Amongst the hot new climbing gear released this season, something I’m most excited about is the newest ultra-light triple-rated rope,…

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Review: Arc’teryx Alpha Comp

GearBy LukeJanuary 25, 2015Leave a comment

At the Climbing Zine we get lots of gear to test, sometimes too much to really wear something for longer…

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Beginner Dirtbagging – Where to Spend and Where to Save

GearBy LukeJanuary 15, 2015Leave a comment

To dirtbag or not to dirtbag, that is the question. The technique of dirtbagging is one that can only truly…

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Review: Osprey Mutant 28

GearBy LukeJanuary 14, 2015Leave a comment

The Mutant 28, by Osprey, packs the essentials for a minimalist looking to get into alpine, ice or vertically mixed…

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Review: Patagonia Nano-Air Hoody

GearBy LukeJanuary 1, 20152 Comments

For once, I’m actually psyched to “leave it on,” as their ad campaign suggests. For climbers and skiers, the best…

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Review: Westcomb Tango Hoody

GearBy LukeDecember 28, 2014Leave a comment

Westcomb’s Tango Hoody is a formidable layer for a variety of conditions, with a lot to love in a simple,…

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Review: Big Turtle Shell – Wireless Speaker (Outdoor Tech)

GearBy LukeNovember 4, 2014Leave a comment

These days, more often than not, someone in a climbing crew of craggers has a speaker. If you want the…

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Review: Mammut Sensor Rope

GearBy LukeNovember 1, 2014Leave a comment

The Mammut Sensor is a perfect name for a rope that encourages safety in the way it feels and handles.…

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Review: GSI Outdoors water bottle

GearBy LukeOctober 31, 2014Leave a comment

Green, jasmine, earl, chai and black. Tea. I love it all! A day of climbing ice, I pack my thermos…

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Review: Edelrid Corbie 8.6mm Rope

GearBy LukeOctober 25, 2014Leave a comment

Light is Right! is the new slogan for today’s alpinism. We pare down the grams in our clothing, sleep systems,…

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Review: Evolv Addict

GearBy LukeOctober 7, 2014Leave a comment

For a climbing slipper priced under $100 the Evolv Addict may be the best out there. The Addicts are a…

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Review: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody

GearBy LukeSeptember 11, 2014Leave a comment

Soft-shell clothing has become popular over the years because of its adaptability, allowing athletes to bring fewer clothes and be…

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