Chris McNamara

3 days ago | entrepreneur.com | Chris McNamara

But many of these businesses have overlooked one very effective, affordable growth strategy - apprenticeships. Despite their immense proven value, apprenticeships are largely underused by small and scaling businesses. Why? Because too many founders view them as complex, expensive or simply a luxury they can't afford. That perception couldn't be further from the truth.

Jan 7, 2025 | techgearlab.com | Austin Palmer |Chris McNamara

Best for Most People While some models received higher overall scores, we still recommend the GoTrax G4 for most users because of its strong performance, lightweight design, and reasonable price. Although the Niu Kqi3 Max scored slightly higher, it weighs 10 pounds more and isn't significantly faster. Similarly, the Segway Ninebot MAX G2 is nearly twenty pounds heavier and only offers about 2MPH more speed, which most users likely don't need.

Nov 2, 2024 | outdoorgearlab.com | Chris McNamara |Trish Matheny

Best Overall Big Wall Harness Comfort 10.0 Free Climbing 5.0 Comfort Sleeping 7.0 Gear Loops 10.0 Features 6.0 Weight: 30.1 oz | Widest Width of Waist Belt: 6" REASONS TO BUY Excellent comfort on par with the very best Great, bomber gear loops REASONS TO AVOID Heavy Leg loops not removable Poor breathability Our favorite overall big wall harness is the Metolius Safe Tech Waldo. Not only is this one of the most comfortable harnesses we've ever worn, but it also has our favorite gear loops....

Oct 31, 2024 | outdoorgearlab.com | Ian Nicholson |Chris McNamara |Trish Matheny

While modern cams or “active protection” has really changed the game when it comes to nuts and stoppers, there still exists multiple applications for “passive protection.” Though there are no terrible stopper designs, we found that some designs work best for specific cracks and fissures, in addition to those that perform best on textured rock or other orientations. The article below describes how we tested each set of stoppers and therefore determined how to best utilize each individual set.

Oct 30, 2024 | outdoorgearlab.com | Chris McNamara |Trish Matheny

Are you planning your first multi-day big wall adventure? Are you curious how the heck you're gonna be able to bring all your essential creature comforts for a good time on the ivy ledge? Not to worry, the article below has everything you need to consider when it comes to buying a haul bag. We evaluated everything from size, to materials, to closure systems, and internal pockets to determine the niche application for each haul bag that we tested.