Gear
Gear Maintenance: Keeping Technical Equipment Trail-Ready
Gear only works if you maintain it. Here's the specific protocol for mountain gear that actually lasts.
Gear
Running
Winter Running: Traction, Layering, and Safety
Summer runners who dress warm and shuffle along in January quickly discover winter changes everything.
Trail Running
Trail Running Shoes for Ultras: Salomon, Hoka, La Sportiva
Three brands dominate ultra running shoes, each with different strengths. Here's how to pick between them.
MTB
Tire Pressure for MTB: Tubeless vs Insert vs Inner Tube
Tire pressure is more complicated than the sidewall number. Here's how to actually tune it for your bike and trail.
MTB
Downhill MTB Protection Gear: Neck Brace, Pads, Full Face Helmet
DH protection doesn't prevent falls. It changes the consequences. Here's what's actually worth buying.
Bikepacking
Bikepacking Bag Setup: Frame, Seat, Handlebar for Different Trips
Bikepacking bag setup is a Tetris problem. Here's what goes where for different trip lengths.
MTB
MTB Wheel Sizes 29 vs Mullet vs 27.5
The 29 vs 27.5 vs mullet debate has a real answer if you stop listening to marketing.
MTB
Mountain Bike Suspension Setup for Real Trails
The shop's default setup is almost always wrong. Here's the real process for tuning suspension.
Navigation
GPS Navigation in the Backcountry: Garmin vs Apple vs Phone
GPS in the backcountry is a solved problem, but most people carry the wrong device. Here's the real current state.
Climbing
Crampon Types Explained: Strap-On, Semi-Step, Fully Automatic
Crampons have three fastening systems. Match the crampon to your boot and your climbing.
Climbing
Ice Axe Selection: Technical vs Mountaineering vs Glacier
The ice axe market is confused until you understand the three categories. Here's how to match tool to route.
Alpinism
Bivy Kit for Ultralight Alpine: Ultralight vs Survival
The 900g bivy is amazing until weather turns. Here's how to decide between ultralight and storm options.