Mountain Standards

Posted August 28, 2010

Black Diamond Oz Carabiner: So Hot Right Now

in the alpine, or other situations where weight is a critical component, the Oz is a pretty hot piece of work. While there are other great lightweight 'biners on the market, the weight and quality of the Oz make it an outstanding piece of gear worthy of the Alpinist Mountain Standards medal.



Posted August 10, 2010

Brooks-Range Alpini Mountain Anorak Hoody: Primo Down

After a spring and summer of using the Brooks-Range Alpini Mountain Anorak Hoody in Alaska and Wyoming, it has become my insulating layer of choice—better, in almost all circumstances, than any syntheic puffy I've used.



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