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Category: Gear reviews

Test reviews and outdoor gear. From technical climbing gear to outdoor garments. We took it inside out, things we use, things which we think is useful on a road trip, climb and outdoor.

Travel big, like an Osprey Shuttle

by
Chris
Published
14/03/2016
The alarm was set to 3 am in the morning. The flight was scheduled at 6 am. I was all set and packed to go for the next climbing trip. I spent the days before packing,…
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The Petzl spirit quickdraw test review

by
Chris
Published
14/01/2016
  There’s no doubt about it, the Petzl Spirit Quickdraw is one of the most popular quickdraw you can find in the market for sports climbing. It is also one of the most expensive ones to…
Blog, Climbing gear, Gear reviews
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MSR whisperlight universal  stove test review

by
Chris
Published
17/11/2015
Recently, I took the MSR Whisperlight Universal Stove apart. Theoretically and practically.  This stove is my partner in crime when we’re doing our thing together in the outdoor kitchen. And while I was doing so, I…
Blog, Cooking utensils, Gear reviews
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Sport Climbing in Cordillera Cantábrica – a guidebook review 

by
Chris
Published
02/11/2015
To be honest, there wasn’t much about climbing in northern Spain until recently when a few guidebooks suddenly appeared from nowhere. You have often heard, “yeah, these strong spanish climbers, they all train and come from the…
Blog, Gear reviews, Guidebook reviews
1

Topoguide Vol.3 – a guidebook review

by
Chris
Published
26/09/2015
If there’s an afternoon when you feel apt to find out what makes a blood hot climber tick, then this is probably the right book to sink into instead of a thriller. The authors of…
Blog, Gear reviews, Guidebook reviews
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Icebreaker Helix jacket

Icebreaker womans Helix LS Zip jacket review

by
Chris
Published
25/06/2015
Wool has been around since generations. Wool is a saviour to all your cold days, it warms even when wet. It’s only setback, it’s heavy and scratchy. The company Icebreaker revolutionized that thinking when they introduced…
Blog, Gear reviews, Insulation /Functional Clothing
0

Mozzies ahoi – how not to abandon your ship

by
Chris
Published
30/05/2015
The worst thing that can happen is to be waken up in the middle of the night with the buzzing of zzzzzzzzzz in your ear. I hate those creatures. I would never understand why mozzies always…
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Betastick Clipstick compact review

by
Chris
Published
11/05/2015
Also known as just a clipstick, cheat stick, clip aid  a.s.o. Which ever way it goes, it’s the same thing. It stretches your arm 2-3m longer and makes you taller than the most. But let him speak…
Blog, Climbing gear, Gear reviews
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Jung women’s Fritzi pant review

by
Chris
Published
17/03/2015
Jung is a young company, originating from Cologne.  Their garments are manufactured with fair terms of trade made in the EU. They offer a limited range of garments, mainly for climbers and boulderers. Being a dedicated…
Blog, Gear reviews, Insulation /Functional Clothing
1

Osprey Kestrel 38 test review

by
Chris
Published
29/01/2015
The Osprey Kestrel 38 is a back pack that is light and durable. It makes the perfect partner to go on day trips or multiple day hikes to the mountains. My old back pack had…
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1
The North Face DNP Hoodie

The North Face DNP hoodie review

by
Chris
Published
29/11/2014
The DNP hoodie jacket from the North Face is a lightweight, windproof and insulated synthetic mid-layer or outer jacket to accompany you in your mountain adventures. Using Primaloft One as an insulation, this jacket warms…
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Five Ten Anasazi Verde Lace-Up climbing shoe Review – it’s all about friction

by
Chris
Published
22/11/2014
In the beginning it was pink. Then white, and then green came along. The history of the climbing shoe Anasazi family goes down in colours. When Five Ten decided to drop the Pink Lace Ups…
Blog, Gear reviews, Shoes
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