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In this technical brief, we quantitatively evaluate the performance of lights considering brightness, battery life, and weight into an objective Lightbench Index.
DetailsUltralight, Ultra-Performance Backcountry Electronics (Revised and Updated)
In this updated gear guide, I’ll provide some insight into the backcountry electronics I use, discuss their use cases, and explain why I chose those brands and models.
DetailsPetzl Ride – Ice Axe (never used)
Selling this ice axe that was never used. Â This has a steel pick with an aluminum shaft. Â Th steel pick has cutouts to keep the weight down while still being…
DetailsWTS Brand New Petzl Leopard FL FlexLock Strap On Crampons
https://imgur.com/a/OVjztP9 $120 shipped CONUS. PayPal F&F, Venmo, Zelle. Brand New with Tags and Original Box. Bought after dreaming up an adventure that never happened. My scale says 14.3 oz but…
DetailsPetzl Actik Core 450 Headlamp
The Petzl Actik Core 450 Headlamp is bright enough for off-trail nighttime navigation, offers rechargeable (and interchangeable) batteries, and energy-saving task lighting modes. It’s one of the best sub-3-oz headlamps…
DetailsPetzl Bindi Ultralight Headlamp
If you need a tiny light with a minimalist headband, the 1.2-oz Petzl Bindi Ultralight Headlamp is going to be hard to beat. We like it for its durability, brightness,…
DetailsVery bright, long-lasting charge, no dimming feature
I used a Black Diamond Revolt for several years and really liked it. It’s bright enough, a full charge lasts an entire 7-day trip, it has red light, and it…
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