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Black Diamond GTX FrontPoint Gaiters

Catch ya' gaitor

Boots only provide so much protection from the bog, and when the going gets deep, the deep get gaiters. Our choice: Black Diamond’s GTX FrontPoint Gaiters ($70). Not only do they protect from the sludge with their Velcro closure, ballistylc nylon lower and breathable 2-layer Gore-Tex upper but they’re relatively light at just 9 oz [...]

Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Poles

Not Your Father's Walking Stick

People have been using trekking poles on the trails for years. If you’ve ever seen someone wielding them, you might have thought they looked a little goofy and were unnecessary. After recently attending a workshop on hiking the John Muir Trail, this hiker found out that trekking poles were an absolute necessity.  When I began [...]

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