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Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond is all about creating polished products for skiing, climbing and mountaineering sports. Their carry gear is designed by people who are themselves enthusiastic climbers and skiiers, so they know what is required for bags to handle the tough conditions that go hand-in-hand with getting active in snow, ice and rock environments.
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Carry 101: My Essential Car Camping Gear
Winter has been rough here in the northern hemisphere and I for one am itching for... Read more
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Discovering New Gear with Cairn
When the Cairn Obsidian Box arrived at my doorstep I was unsure of what to expect... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
From the ski slopes to trail running, and multi-day treks to urban adventures, getting active outdoors... Read more
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Best New Gear: October 2017
From tech protection to all-in-one EDC, October has welcomed a host of great new gear onto... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017 :: Recap Part I
It was a bittersweet moment as I flew into the valley, knowing this would be the... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Recap
If you’re an outdoor brand, Outdoor Retailer is the one trade show you don’t want to... Read more
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Waterproof vs Water Resistant. What Do I Need?
There are few things more frustrating than arriving somewhere and realizing your gear is soaked through.... Read more
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Packing List :: 7-Day Thru-Hike of the John Muir Trail
A few weeks ago I started off from Whitney portal trailhead, just outside of Lone Pine... Read more
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Packing for the Appalachian Trail
We’ll say it straight – thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is gnarly. Beckoning the intrepid adventurer is... Read more
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Packing list :: Winter Camping
Camping can be tough. There’s the physical strain of hiking, sleeping on the ground, dealing with... Read more
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Packing List: 5-Day Documentary Trip in Nepal
Whether he’s climbing in the Himalayas or blogging in LA, Chris Brinlee Jr. is an adventurer... Read more
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Black Diamond Demon Duffel
Just like its namesake, the Demon Duffel can take on a number of forms – but... Read more
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Packing List :: Adventure Film Crew
Traveling to some of the remotest places on earth is exhilarating, grueling and ultimately unforgettable. Rolling... Read more
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Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
Greg Davis can be considered somewhat of an accidental bag collector. Like many carry collections, his... Read more
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Cuba, Kayaks and Carry:: Cotopaxi Challenge 113 (Part II)
From Havana, Cuba, Frank Sedlar walks us through what to pack when preparing to cross the... Read more
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A Buyer’s Guide to The Best Gear Bags
Need to haul gear? Look no further than our Buyer’s Guide to the Best Gear Bags.... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part I
Bursting from downtown Salt Lake City, Utah another rendition of Outdoor Retailer has hit. As usual,... Read more
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Bag Collectors :: Regan Chernish
There are people who love bags…and then there are people who REALLY love bags. Exceptional enthusiasm,... Read more
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Design Heads :: Derick Noffsinger
As a senior industrial designer and company owner, with clients including Black Diamond Equipment, Thule, Gregory... Read more
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From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 2)
Fresh off part 1 of our interview with Black Diamond’s Pete Gompert, Derick Noffsinger, Nick Rueff... Read more
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From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 1)
If you’re hitting the slopes in avalanche territory, having an avalanche airbag backpack goes a long... Read more
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The Third Annual Carry Awards :: Roundup
The competition has been fierce…the votes cast thick and fast…and the top achievers highly deserving of... Read more
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Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Specialist Results
1st Place Black Diamond JetForce This has been a massive project, requiring diverse skills, significant investment,... Read more
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Best Specialist :: Third Annual Carry Awards
From awkward loads and expensive cargo to restricted spaces and demanding adventures, when you’re not dealing... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
We thought we’d kick off the Third Annual Carry Awards with a bang! Best Active Backpack,... Read more
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Outdoor Week :: 5 Best Outdoor Backpacks
Hey, we’re starting a little something different: Carryology theme weeks. Basically, we’ll be running a week’s... Read more
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Specialist Carry :: Rock Climber
We caught up with Patagonia rock climbing ambassador Jasmin Caton to find out more about the... Read more
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Black Diamond Jetforce Series Packs
On a cool day in January, crowds swarmed the Black Diamond booth at Outdoor Retailer’s Winter... Read more
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