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Nov 2, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Andy Wellman |Matt Bento |Jane Jackson
By Andy Wellman, Cam McKenzie Ring, Matt Bento, Jane Jackson ⋅ Nov 2, 2024 Welcome to the Holy Grail of climbing gear lists! Here you will find our top picks: the gear our climber-testers would recommend to their best friends. We buy every item at the store, just like you, then we test it… for months. Below, we recommend the top two items in each category. We start off with the best climbing shoes, arguably the most important item in your pack.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Justin Simoni |Jane Jackson |Brandon Lampley
Best Overall Ultralight Backpack Comfort 10.0 Ease of Use 10.0 Weight-to-Volume Ratio 8.0 Adjustability 8.0 Total Weight: 32.6 oz | Weight-to-Volume Ratio: 0.54 oz/L REASONS TO BUY Comfortable with both light and heavy loads Versatile Great feature set Well made Fits bear canister REASONS TO AVOID Heavier than some Once again, against relentless competition from other brands, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 holds its place at the top of the fleet. This pack balances comfort with an unparalleled...
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
azdailysun.com | Jane Jackson
Many local streets, landforms and buildings are named for notable Flagstaff pioneers. But what about Thorpe Park? Who was Thorpe? My first surprise in researching this unfamiliar name in Flagstaff’s history was to discover that the park is named after Thomas Jones Thorp. No, that’s not a typo.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Ben Applebaum-Bauch |Sam Schild |Jane Jackson |Ian Nicholson
By Ben Applebaum-Bauch, Sam Schild, Jane Jackson, Ian Nicholson, and Elizabeth Paashaus Thursday April 25, 2024 Looking for a quality backpacking gear checklist to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert editors have put together a comprehensive backpacking checklist with both the most essential items, and some nice-to-haves.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
techgearlab.com | Jane Jackson
Materials: Stainless steel | Includes: 1 dish, mounting materials Those who prefer bar soap in the shower will appreciate the chrome-plated, wall-mounted HASKO Suction Soap Dish. This dish suctions onto bathroom surfaces (it works best on tile or plastic shower walls) and holds a single bar of soap, though the basket is rated to hold up to 22 pounds. It is easy to install, even if you aren't incredibly handy.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
techgearlab.com | Jane Jackson
Quick-Drying OptionMaterial: 100% Cotton | Dimensions: 16 x 27 Inches Struggled with absorbencyThe plus side to the Utopia Salon set is that they are incredibly quick-drying. In our side-by-side air-drying tests, these towels were a few moments behind our fastest-drying towel. Additionally, even though these salon towels are thin, we found them very soft. Another thing to note is that they come in a massive pack of 24. Depending on your use, this can be both a pro and a con.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
techgearlab.com | Jane Jackson
Materials: Aluminized steel with non-stick coating | Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 3 inches The OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro Loaf is a simple, lightweight option that releases loaves with ease due to its coating and textured bottom. The textured bottom is a personal choice - if you're planning on flipping the loaf, then the texture will be on top, but for most quick breads, the texture is hidden on the bottom.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
techgearlab.com | Jane Jackson
Number of Bowls: 6 | Materials: Stainless Steel The FineDine Stainless mixing set is a great option for those who need to prepare large quantities of food. The largest bowl in this set has an 8-quart capacity, which equates to a very large salad. The smaller bowls are very useful for the prep stages, and the large bowl is big enough to contain a side dish ready for dozens of dinner guests.
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Jane Jackson
A Nice, Labeled Shaker SetMaterials: Stainless steel, glass | Fill Style: Srew-top lid Made from solid materialsThe Juvale Stainless Steel Set is simple and made from stainless steel, glass, and plastic. It is the only set we tested that has clear labels on each one and an "S" and "P" pattern on the top. It is easy to use and relatively easy to fill, in line with the other glass and stainless options out there. We liked how the clear bottom allows you to see when it needs to be refilled.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Jane Jackson
Material: Canvas | Number of Pockets: 2The Canvaslife Marble 360 Protective sleeve is a stand-out product in the lineup. This sleeve features both an internal and an external zippered pocket, plus a lining that feels like a shag carpet. Also, the case comes with a strap across the bag which can attach to a rolling carry-on bag when traveling. If you value these types of features, this is a great case. On the downside, this sleeve is a bit bulky.
