Matt Bento's Profile - Page 9

How to Choose Climbing Chalk

The majority of climbers agree that chalk is essential for increasing friction and ensuring success in rock climbing...

Editors' Choice

The North Face Summit L5 GTX Pro Review

The Summit L5 has a great fit, all the features we need, an even a few we didn't know we needed! Seriously though...

Outdoor Research Optimizer Review

The Optimizer is a lightweight and breathable model that's stripped down to the basics for efficiency, but not too...

Mountain Hardwear StretchDown DS Hoody Review

The DS Hoody is an outlier in our down jacket review, being the only model that has a stretchy shell fabric. Though it...

REI Co-Op Magma 10 Review

Looking to go lightweight without breaking the bank? This bag is extraordinarily lightweight and weather resistant for...

La Sportiva Kataki Review

The Kataki is a souped-up, high-speed version of the Classic Katana, with some tweaks that will make fans of the Miura...

Butora Altura Review

Want an all-day trad shoe but the TC Pro just won't fit? The Altura is a supportive, comfortable option that comes in...

Black Diamond Focus Review

The Focus is an asymmetrical, slightly downturned shoe that is stiffer than most of the new school downturned slippers...

Editors' Choice

Western Mountaineering Kodiak MF Review

Representing the upper echelon of down sleeping bags, from a manufacturer known for some of the best down-insulated...

Best Buy

Therm-a-Rest Questar 0 Review

Loaded with features and plenty of space to roll around, this is a good bag for folks looking do some winter camping...

Big Agnes Crosho UL -20 Review

Big Agnes shifts their focus from basecamp comfort to going light and warm in the mountains with this minimalist bag...

Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Review

The Micro Puff Storm fits like a parka and is completely waterproof, sacrificing breathability to ensure that you stay...

Black Diamond Forge Review

The slim-fitting Forge Hoody is a good climber focused model for around town or a the crag, but we found it to be on...

REI Co-op Stormbolt GTX Review

Providing ample weather protection at a nice price, this is a versatile choice; it's light enough to be your everyday...