Mystery Ranch Tower 47: But I use it for Photography It is no surprise that we here at Engearment are big fans of Mystery Ranch and are very enthusiastic about their packs; this is one of the main reasons why I asked the folks at Mystery Ranch to “lend” me the Mystery Ranch Tower 47 for the next chapter
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Adidas Five Ten NIAD Shoe NIAD Shoe – Full Day Comfort for Climbing Andrew Piotrowski It might just be me, but I see more and more crossover between the climbing and ultra/trail running worlds. I personally love to see this but unfortunately, my feet typically don’t. Climbing shoes are usually the last thing my swollen, black-toed, and sore runner’s feet
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Engearment’s Jace Jackson Bags All 58 of Colorado’s 14ers Kate Agathon Summiting his first 14,000 foot peak (Mt. Bierstadt) at 9 years old, Engearment writer Jace Jackson spent two decades methodically ticking off one fourteener after another. Being a “14er Finisher” in Colorado is no small feat- ranging from Class 1 to Class 5, there are 58 peaks over
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Scarpa Vapor V climbing shoes Drew Thayer Comfortable medium-stiffness all-arounder shoes: a road trip “quiver of one” I’ve been testing the Scarpa Vapor V climbing shoes $175 this summer and it’s become my go-to all-arounder. As a semi-soft shoe with an easy on/off velcro closure and a body that molds to the shape of my foot, it’s become the
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DetraPel Non-Toxic High Performance Outerwear & Outdoor Gear Protector DetraPel Non-Toxic High Performance Outerwear & Outdoor Gear Protector Review After 15 days of touring and 40k feet of fresh pow in a variety of conditions, I’m sold on the Detrapel High-Performance Outerwear and Outdoor Gear Protector as an alternative to other options out there. The marketing gimmick can give
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Jack Wolfskin North Climate Jacket – Great Warmth for a Bargain The Jack Wolfskin North Climate Jacket is a very warm down jacket that has kept me warm in -15F temps. It packs a lot of 700 fill down for a very fair price! Jack Wolfskin North Climate Jacket This jacket really impressed me. From the amazing amount of warmth, it
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