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SnackMaster's Range Grown Turkey Jerky

Updated Dec 14, 2007

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OK, I know dried meat products are not for everyone and turkey jerky in particular can gross some people out. However, if you do have the good sense to have a palate that appreciates great dried meats, I HIGHLY recommend Snackmaster's free range turkey jerky. Hot & Spicy is my fav and my kids love teriyaki. Snackmasters uses super-high quality turkey and cuts it into slices (none of that weird "formed" meat that looks like it gets extruded from a machine).

Turkey jerky is a great snack for athletes as it is high protein, has a lot of salt to replenish lost salts, is low in fat and cholestrol. And it is is liteweight and easily portable so it is ideal for multi-pitch climbs or mountain bike rides.

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Solio - Portable Solar Powered Charger

Updated Dec 10, 2007

25 people recommended this item

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The Solio charger is so totally cool: the ultimate eco-road-warrior tool. I love being able to charge devices using the sun: seems so green/earth-friendly and adventurous. I am def bringing a Solio w/me on my next extended adventure so I can have my ipod anywhere in the world and not worry about power outlets

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Breitling - Emergency Watch

Updated Nov 6, 2007

2 people recommended this item

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I am sporting my new Breittling Emergency and I totally love it. Granted and fortunately, I generally don't need an emergency distress beacon w/110 radius on a daily basis, it is still a good feeling to know I could let any plane flying overhead know exactly where I am and that I needed help asap. The breitling Emergency is designed to offer downed pilots an additional beacon in case their plane crashes. I am not a pilot but I am a mountain biker, climber, and surfer, sports which often take me to places where there are few other people around. If I ever crash hard on my bike and am off the trail in a heap, stranded climbing, or, as was the case when I surfing in Indonesia, afraid our boat was going to sink after hitting a reef @ night 100 miles off the coast of Sumatra, I would be really glad to have the extra beacon on me.

plus, the Breitling Emergency looks cool (I got it w/an orange face). Stylish enough to wear w/a suit but still sporty. Has an alarm too which is a must-have feature for me.

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Metolius PAS - Personal Anchor System

Updated Jun 17, 2007

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I love my Metolius Personal Anchor System. I use it as a replacement for my daisy when free climbing (ie not using it for aid). Great, fast, and safe way to clip into an anchor, as well as a good way to clip into a bolt when resting between burns on a hard section on your project. Plus, I also use the PAS as a back-up loop when rapping. Fast and safe. Bomber design and construction, as always, from Metolius

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ALCiS - pain relief cream

Updated May 9, 2007

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Alcis rocks! I was highly skeptical about the claims made about this stuff when I first heard what tey have had to say. As an avid amateur athlete, I have had my fair share of sports-injuries and have tried myriad unguents, potions, ointments, gels, and mentholated concoctions over the years. So far, I had not found anything that works better than Advil (though arnica is good too) for pain relief.

Then, yesterday, I crash landed on my shoulders while bouldering and totally worked my neck in the process, so much so that I have been walking around w/ice-packs and had a hell of a time sleeping. My friend, Nicole, recommended I try the Alcis and you know what, it really worked. I wish I had remembered to bring some home w/me last night as it would have made sleeping a lot easier w/out a throbbing neck

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evolv Evo Rock Shoes

Updated Mar 23, 2007

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I love the Evolv EVO's. After years of using super-mushy/soft-soled moccasins, the EVO's offer a bit more structure and pointing ability. I do miss being able to curl my toes the way I can in my Moccasyms, but the precision I gain w/the EVO's makes up for the lost malleability.

Also, the EVO's are super-comfy and go and off super-easily. Even though they are synthetic, they don't get that super nasty funky smell so many synthetics do.

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Arnette Rage POLARIZED Sunglasses

Updated Jan 23, 2007

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I love dark wraparound sunglasses- keep the bad UV out and lets you look where you want and no one knows. Also, polarized lens are a must- see thru water glare and make the sky turn different shades w/a turn of your head.

Arnette Rage are my latest pair of wraps. Got them in matte black w/grey lens. Great for sports, work, or free time.

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Tissot T-Touch - Mens outdoor watch

Updated Dec 18, 2006

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3 people recommended this item

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Tissot T-Touch watches are super cool and multi-functional, doing everything from telling time to telling you your altitude and compass bearing. For me the key attributes in a good watch are 1, does it have a good alarm; 2, does it have a good chronograph; 3, does it look cool; 4, can i wear it to a biz meeting; and, 5, most importantly, can it survive on various adventures. The Tissot T-Touch succeeds on all fronts. Plus it has a groovy orange rubber band (orange is my favorite color)

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ProBar Original Blend

Updated Dec 8, 2006

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Probar's are super-tasty, whole-food energy bars that pack a wallop. Larger than many energy bars, Probars are great meal substitutes when on enduro rides or half-way up a long multi-pitch route when you want those extra calories. Unlike many bars, ProBars actually taste like real food and are not highly processed. I like the Original Blend flavor the best which is loaded w/ anti-inflammatory nuts.

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The North Face Pamir Windstopper Glove

Updated Dec 1, 2006

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The North Face Pamir Windstopper Gloves are awesome. I have been a big fan of Windstopper materials for years- the fabric really does work to cut out windchill. It is tough too: it does not rip or melt too easily and the gloves themselves never seem to fall apart, no matter how much I brutalize them (w/in reason, of course, but, generally speaking, I am very hard on my gear)

The main reason I have to replace the Windstopper gloves is usually because I lose one of them :-(

In any event, if you want some durable, comfortable, bomber gloves for campling, etc that are supple enough so you can still do relatively delicate things w/them on, get the Pamirs or any of The North Face Windstoppers. Essential for climbing trips and surfaris to non-tropical climates

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Fit Ball

Updated Nov 27, 2006

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Fit Balls are inflatable exercise balls that are great for helping to develop core/abdominal strength, as well as balance. I use mine for ab work-outs that are low-stress on my back but high intensity for my core. Fit Balls are great overall training tools and I recommend them for any sport which requires solid core strength (which is really just about every sport)

I also use my Fit Ball as a chair. Sitting on one of these balls while working is fun, good for your balance, and does not cut blood off to your legs the way some chairs can when they hit the back of your knees/hamstrings. I am 6'2". If you are my height, get the 75cm ball. Also be sure to get the pump. Makes life much easier.

If you have kids, Fit Balls are a super fun toy for them as well. Imagine if you had had a ball as big as you were tall when you were a kid. How cool is that?!

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GNC Pro Performance® - Mega MRP™ - Chocolate Drink Mix

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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OK- this stuff is a bit of an acquired taste but I happen to really like it. It tastes like chocolate (which is not true of many "chocolate" sports drinks), it mixes easily, and it fills me up. Plus it seems to work and has lots of protein. I often drink one of these 20 min or so before surfing or beginning a climbing session and it keeps me going throughout.

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Petzl Calidris Harness

Updated Jun 15, 2006

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2 people recommended this item

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my current harness of choice. Good for sport routes but the stiff gearloops sometimes get caught under the legloops when highstepping.

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Petzl SPIRIT Carabiners

Updated Nov 21, 2005

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My fav biners. The keylock gate is so much better than the standard toothed system- it never snags on the rope or the gear as you are trying to place a piece or make a clip.

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Five Ten Moccasym Climbing Shoe

Updated Sep 28, 2006

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I have been climbing in these shoes for the last 5 years and love them. Great for overhanging sport routes or indoors at the gym where you want to be able to grab w/your toes better. The soft sole is less good on thin edges but I still like the way they perform on face climbs nonetheless. Also, they are comfortable and will stretch so your feet are not condemned to toe-box hell. Buy them .5-1 size smaller than your normal shoes.

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The Access Fund

Updated Jul 8, 2006

3 people recommended this item

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The Access Fund is a great org that protects climbing areas for people, plants, and animals.

Support them so we have a places to climb! (via heidiwirtz)

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Petzl Anodized Grigri Belay Device

Updated Nov 21, 2005

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A must-have for sport climbinbg trips. Personally, I like to belay off of a grigri but my partner is not so keen on them. Go figure.

Autolocking feature makes dealing w/interminable hangdog sessions way more tolerable as your partner works a sequence.

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CAMP USA Silver Star Helmet

Updated Nov 21, 2005

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My next brain bucket (I currently have a Petzl Ecrin). Comfortable, durable, and protects your melon. Not super fond of this shade of blue but whatever....

As you can see, Climbing Mag also likes this helmet.

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Mammut Eternity 10 mm Rope

Updated Nov 21, 2005

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supple, smooth- not a firehose. Great ropes

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The Rock Warrior's Way: Mental Training for Climbers by Arno Ilgner

Updated Jun 9, 2006

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Putting aside the sort of silly title, this is really an amazing book about getting your head together to climb your best. And we all know that climbing, first and foremost, is a head-game which makes Rock Warrior's Way a must-read.

One of the key insights Arno focuses on boils down to the following: stop whining about what you wish you had (ie a better hold or foot, better crimp strength, a longer reach, etc) and just start working w/what you do have. That seems like good advice in general, not just for climbing.

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Metolius Super Chalk

Updated Nov 21, 2005

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I dunno- maybe all chalk is really the same but I really do like Super-chalk the best. Smooth, super-dry, and does not leave the silky/slippery feel on my hands.

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Metolius Yosemite Chalk Bags

Updated Nov 21, 2005

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I have big hands and hate futzing w/my bag when I need to chalk up. This is my fav bag.

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Prana Jumbo Chalk Bag

Updated Nov 21, 2005

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Prana makes cool chalkbags too. Get one for every occasion.

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Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. - Camalot 4s and 3s

Updated Jun 7, 2006

6 people recommended this item

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The best cams around. Minimize your whips/air-time w/a few of these. Flexible stem and trigger make placements easy and secure.

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Nike Triax 35 (Super)

Updated Jan 9, 2006

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This is my favorite watch I have ever owned. Great for all sorts of sports: timer, alarm, lap/split functionality, backlighting, and big display. True, it is a little odd looking but the UI is so good and it seems pretty indestructible. Highly recommended for outdoor fun. I tend to wear it w/my biz suits which I guess is not really the best look ever. But I figure that if Bill Clinton could get away w/wearing an Ironman watch, I ought to be ok in meetings w/my Triax.

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