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GEAR: Put a little love in your daily commute
Personal pick of the day for bicycle commuting: Novara's aptly named Commuter Pack. This is REI's own brand, and as such, offers a good value: lots of well thought out features at a reasonable price....
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TALK: How Safe are Different Ways of Climbing?
The relative safety levels of different ways of climbing depend upon if and how you use ropes. Learn why a cliffhanger dangling from a well-secured toprope has little to worry about, while a free soloist...
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TALK: How Safe is Climbing Equipment?
When climbing gear is maintained and used correctly, it is extraordinarily strong and dependable. Most manufacturers of climbing equipment adhere to the stringent safety standards of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA). You can...
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HOW TO: Ten Commandments of Climbing Safety, Pt. 2
Beware of sharp edges. Climbing ropes are incredibly strong, and built to take abuse, but there have been cases of rocks sawing through them. If there is a chance that a rope is going to...