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1 week ago |
gearjunkie.com | Matt Bento
Since its original release in 2014, the Patagonia Nano-Air line has been the best breathable layer you can buy, at least in my book. I’m not a Patagonia fan boy, but after owning two of the original Nano-Air Jackets, the Nano-Air Light Pullover, and the Nano-Air pants (and testing out almost every other brand’s crack at breathable insulation layers), I will say I’m an unapologetic Nano-Air fan boy.
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1 week ago |
flipboard.com | Matt Bento
9 hours agoReview: Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo TentThe Lunar Solo tent is lightweight, spacious, and offers solid protection from the elements. Finding the right tent for a backpacking trip is always …20 hours agoMeet the Electric Minivan Designed to Spark JoyOn a family road trip in Northern California, Volkswagen’s update of the original hippie-mobile finds its groove Upon first sight, my younger daughter hugged the yellow Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
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1 month ago |
gearjunkie.com | Matt Bento
Plenty of food and water, a bluebird weather forecast, a pre-dawn start, and a fully charged headlamp are a good recipe for success for a one-day ascent of Moonlight Buttress. I had plenty of water and shot blocks crammed into our mini haulbag, the weather looked great, and we certainly were up early enough. Unfortunately, the headlamp I’d brought along to test was dead by the time we’d forded the Virgin River and made it to the base of the climb.
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1 month ago |
outdoorgearlab.com | Matt Bento
By Matt Bento ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ May 4, 2025 The Best Climbing ChalkWhether you like natural chalk or appreciate drying additives, want a simple block, ball, or a big old bag, or even want a tube of liquid chalk instead, we've tested them all. Our team of climbers conducted blind tests at the boulders of Bishop and in the gym, allowing experienced lifers as well as fresh beginners to sample the different varieties and offer their opinions without brand bias.
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Jan 20, 2025 |
gearjunkie.com | Matt Bento
The author handles the Trango Agility 9.1 at the base of a climb at Pine Creek Canyon; (photo/Miya Tsudome) Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Coming up on 2 decades of climbing, I’ve never been seriously injured. I chalk it up to consistently safe practices, great climbing partners, and a lot of luck. I have a few friends who haven’t been so lucky.
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