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Lowa Albula GTX Boot Review

February 24, 2014February 7, 2016Shandman Comment

The Albula GTX offers a measure of comfort, versatility of design, style and stability afoot that qualifies them for any trail we are likely to tackle in the months ahead. These boots are superb for a day hike along a muddy trail or serious weekend of backpacking and climb approaches wherever you find yourself. It is this writer’s confidence that you can be sure when you step into Albula GTX, you are taking a step in the right direction. [...]

Marmot Thor Two Person, Four-Season Tent Review

February 20, 2014February 7, 2016Shandman Comment

One of the characteristics we really like about the Marmot Thor is the strength of the tent frame. It’s just the way those dual-diameter DAC pre-bent aluminum poles are designed to create a frame that supports pretty much every square-inch of the tent body and storm fly. [...]

Vasque’s Velocity GTX Shoe Review

February 14, 2014February 14, 2014Shandman 1

While hiking the Cinque Terre in Italy, I was thankful to have packed along the Velocity GTX, manufactured by Vasque. Having took a bad step back in the states, my foot was in need of a well supported shoe and I discovered great comfort inside the Velocity GTX. [...]

Camelbak Vantage 35 Pack Review

February 7, 2014February 7, 2016Shandman Comment

Vantage 35 is an excellent approach pack for hauling hardware, rope, crampons, ice-axe, insulation and nutrition. And it’s a sturdy all around day pack or a go-to overnight backpack that is capable of sustaining you, your water supply, and your essential gear. [...]

Granite Gear Nimbus Access FZ Backpack Review

February 5, 2014August 9, 2016Shandman 3

Granite Gear Nimbus Access FZ is a 62-liter capacity backpack rated for about 50 pounds, and designed to allow you to get to your gear without unloading it. [...]

Five-Ten Exum Guide Boots

January 29, 2014October 4, 2016Shandman 1

5-10 footwear is known around the world by elite rock climbers for durable and high-friction climbing shoe and boot soles. Exum Guide is a hiking boot and approach shoe with 5-10’s many years of knowledge and boot-building experience fused together to make a comfortable multi-use outdoor boot with great traction. [...]

A Visit With Apa Sherpa On Life and 20 Summits of Mt. Everest

January 11, 2014August 9, 2016Shandman 1

“This year, education is number one. Without education, there is no choice. We have very poor education in Nepal, and I’d like to help with that.” Apa Sherpa. [...]

Victorinox Swiss Army Compass Watch Review

December 23, 2013December 23, 2013Shandman Comment

Victorinox Swiss Army’s ST-5000 Compass watch has several durable and accurate functions that it does very well. These functions are precise time and accurate compass capability. We are happy there are not another half-dozen convoluted functions, in addition to compass features, packaged in this watch as it would only diminish its simplicity. [...]

Detours’ Georgetown Dry Pannier Review

December 21, 2013December 21, 2013Shandman Comment

Detours’ Georgetown Pannier, with water-proof materials, roomy interior and easy-to-close flaps is an ideal storage option for all-weather excursions. [...]

Maui Jim’s Wiki Wiki Aviator Sunglasses Review

December 20, 2013August 9, 2016Shandman 2

As a new addition to the Maui Jim aviator collection, we see why the Wiki Wiki are an excellent choice for open-air work and play [...]