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Salomon X-Alp 23 Review

A pack aimed for fast mountain movers whether on ski or foot the X-Alp 23 shows the crossover of Salomon’s

MSR’s Backcountry trekking pole line bears their usual hallmarks; robust construction and functional well thought out design. There are three

The Loopo Lite is one of a growing number of über light Alpine/Skimo harnesses that are extraordinarily minimalist. They showcase

Is the Cerium SL Hoody ultimate down mid layer, and what is it best used for? One (of the many)

The Jöttnar Bergelmir was one of the first Jöttnar products we reviewed on CGR back in 2013/14. Dave referred to

So it’s been two months since the Alpine Luddites custom pack arrived (read the article on the custom process here).

Something a little special for the New Year and a confession: I’ve got a lot of climbing packs. Given that

The Scarpa Ribelle Mountain Tech OD is designed to take you from the valley floor to summit and back again

The new Skimmer Pro Dry is Edelrid’s radical new narrow rope certified both as a twin and a double and

Any trouser that gets used for mixed and alpine climbing will have a hard life. Despite my best intentions I