Cold weather activity calls for clever layering, and in the world of base layers, nothing does it quite like merino wool. In garments that get the…
Author: Nate Fearer
Nate Fearer
Nate Fearer is an outdoors enthusiast based out of Bellingham, WA. He grew up in Southern California, became entranced by Sierra Nevada alpine trips, and now finds that same sense of wonder in the North Cascades. Whether it's rock climbing, mountaineering, running, fly fishing, mountain biking, etc. etc., Nate just wants to be outside with the rocks and trees. When he's not in the forest thrashing gear, he might be behind the computer doing tech-y stuff or spending some quality time with his family. (Note: Nate receives sample products in exchange for authentic reviews. He is not paid, nor influenced to share anything other than his honest opinions.)
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It’s no secret to any climber that no matter what safety protocol you follow, you will be ridiculed by someone. Personal Anchor Systems (PAS) are no…
Ibex has a long history of quality merino softgoods, but the Springbok shorts are something of a deviation from the brand’s trend towards high quality shirts…
COROS has a well-established name in the world of smartwatches at this point, with focused feature-sets that span well beyond the time-tested standards of running and…
If I had to put a number on it, I’d say it was probably 2016 when crag-oriented haul-style backpacks gained real popularity. Before that, there was,…
Besides a mechanical malfunction, the last thing I want to be thinking about when I’m on my mountain bike is poorly fitting shorts. Let’s be honest.…
Mountain biking flats have a wide spectrum when it comes to features. Some are pretty bare bones – just good rubber under a shoe body with…
In 2018, it felt like every climbing partner of mine bought the 9.8 Mammut Crag Classic. There were killer deals on it that year, and the…
Every brand has a slightly different idea of what an approach shoe is. It seems like only a couple years ago when non-climbers had never heard…
FeedTheHabit gave the Tifosi Moab a Gear of the Year award this past year. Tifosi is all about value, and the Moab embodied that. They cost…
Last summer, I was riding a skinny feature – a long, halved log about 3 feet off the ground – when I lost balance and somehow…
For those familiar with the standard Five Ten Freerider, this review may well be summed up as follows. “They have BOA now, and they’re still very…
When you think about companies like The North Face, Patagonia, and Black Diamond, do you think about luggage? Probably not, right? You wouldn’t be wrong to…
Ever since about 2016 or so, I’ve been doing almost all my long runs with a hydration pack. I started running in 2008 and learned over…
For many years, I’ve rattled between different 22 liter packs as my climbing and mountaineering in-a-day backpack. I’ll typically use one for about 3-5 seasons, and…
For me, the usability of a pair of climbing pants primarily comes down to flexibility and breathability. There are some other features and characteristics that matter,…
There are so many down jackets out there, and they vary wildly in quality and price. I’d be leaving something out if I didn’t say that…
Wild Country cemented its name in climbing lore in 1978, when they patented a product designed by Ray Jardine. That is, of course, the cam… or…
I can’t say I’ve worn a fleece like this one before. It has a tight-knit exterior that reminds me of a softshell, the soft interior of…
Curious Creatures is a young brand that makes mountain biking apparel and markets it all with a unique, whimsical flavor. Earlier this year, I had a…