Gear Notes
Alas the rapidly expanding market for climbing gear still doesn’t seem to entirely cater to the ever dwindling niche for alpine gear. The page brings together some things I’ve put together over the years on gear; what to take and how to modify it.
This always makes me laugh. Camper’s Dream Mega Ice Cream Maker – yours for $39, and weighing in at only 3 lbs. 4 oz. If on the other hand, you’ve just figured out that you could carry a stove, two fuel cartridges and a couple of ice screws instead then read on…
Blog Posts
Some notes on gear I wrote for my blog. Listed here for easy reference:
And some reviews of various things:
- Vasque Ice 9000 Double Boot
- Beal Iceline 8.1mm 60m Ropes
- North Face VE25 and MSG XGK EX
- MSG XGK EX (full review)
- Patagonia Mixmaster Jacket
- Patagonia DAS Parker and Micro Puff Jacket
- Black Diamond Firstlight tent
Here is an index of all gear related blog posts. You can also see a list of gear I’ve used for ages and really like and recommend.