And the score is…Seedhouse-1 Bugs-0

The Seedhouse from Big Agnes is a cool lightweight idea. Of course, the idea of a bug bivy has been around for a while, but not the integrity of the structure. Here is where the strength of the tent and fly excels. Both the original and SL -superlight seem to offer a good option for [...]

Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Carbon Trek Pole

Steve Bing went up Atalaya Mountain Sunday morning and tested out these lightweight poles. Steve says that they are naturally shock absorbant due to the nature of carbon fiber and the engineer in him loves the elliptical shape! Check them out at SDC Mountain Works!

A Soft Shell Shirt? Arcteryx Envoy Short Sleeve Shirt

Is this the “What will they think of next category”? Hmmm interesting material. Arcteryx Envoy Short Sleeve Shirt • Mechanical stretch fabric for cool feeling summer comfort • Chest pocket with hidden security zip • Colour matched snap closures on front • No-lift gusseted underarms • Patterned for ease of motion • Tonal embroidered bird [...]