Gear Reviews

  • Ross Mackay in the South Island back country

    Gear I love in the Back Country | Ross Mackay

    Here are some of Ross Mackay’s most admired and used items that he constantly calls on when heading into the back country.

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  • Jim Young wearing Black Diamond Recon LT Outerwear in snowy conditions

    Recon Family | Ski gear built for the backcountry

    Jim Young puts his gear through its paces. Here are his thoughts on Black Diamond apparel generally, and Recon LT in particular.

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  • Coefficient LT Gear Review | Sooji Clarkson

    Black Diamond’s Coeffcient LT Hoody is a well fitted, packable midlayer with insulation designed for movement … and good enough for a wedding.

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  • Nathan Fa'avae leaping boulders wearing inov8 Trailfly shoes

    Conquering Trails with the Trailfly | Nathan Fa’avae

    As a trail runner who’s tackled everything from beach runs to mountain scrambles, Nathan Fa’avae found the inov8 Trailfly shoes to be an absolute game-changer.

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  • Highline Stretch Shell rules them all | Jim Young

    The one jacket to rule them all. Jim Young has extensively tested Black Diamond’s Highline Stretch Shell and rates it highly.

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  • Alpenglow Pro Gear Review | Sooji Clarkson

    Black Diamond’s Alpenglow Pro is ‘a sunshirt that ticks all the boxes’, according to Sooji Clarkson. Read her full review to see what else she likes about it.

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