Gear reviews

Backpacks

• Gregory Inyo 45: Techni-comfortable
• Gregory Maya Pack
• Gregory Alpinisto 35 pack: A technical smorgasbord
• Gregory Cirque 30
• Black Diamond Innova 60 pack
• Deuter Guide 40 SL Pack

Boots/Shoes

• Lowa Mountain Expert GTX Boot

Socks

• Teko Evolution Light Low Merino Sock: Keep your feet happy and dancing all day through all the running, hiking, pavement pounding, walking, and traveling
• Teko Evolution Merino Midweight Hiking Sock
• Teko Summit Uni-Sex Heavyweight Trekking Sock

Jackets

• Patagonia Women’s R1 Full-Zip Jacket
• Outdoor Research Alibi Jacket
• First Ascent Sandstone Softshell Jacket

Helmets

• Petzl Elia Helmet: Ponytail Perfect, Women Approved

Baselayers

• Patagonia Women’s Long-Sleeved Runshade Shirt
• Ibex Sprint Longsleeve Shirt: A shirt that is both cute and adventure ready
• Ibex Woolies Camies
• Ibex Hooded Indie
• Ibex Peak Short Sleeve Shirt
• First Ascent Expedition 1/4 Zip Baselayer

Crampons

• Petzl Sarkens: Wicked on Both Vertical Ice and Glacier Travel

Mattresses

• Exped Down 9 Mattress: A good nights sleep on the rockiest and coldest of nights

Ice Tools

• Black Diamond Viper Ice Tools (2007): Strikes the Ice As Accurately and Effortlessly As It’s Namesake
• Petzl Nomics: The Ice Climber’s Samurai Sword
• Petzl Quarks: A Powerfully Versatile Ice Tool
• Black Diamond Fusion Ice Tools

Underwear and Bras

• Ibex Balance Briefs: Oober soft, oober stylish, oober perfect for playing outside
• Ibex Balance Bralette: goodbye chunky and unflattering; hello feminine and cute fit

Pants/Shorts

• Ibex Balance Runner Shorts, aka The Versatility Shorts

Climbing Hardware

• Black Diamond ATC Guide

Gear Care

• Nikwax Tech Wash