Gear

Stay Charged with the Jackery Explorer 240

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This post is sponsored by Jackery. All opinions are my own.

I’m the person who always manages to kill someone’s car battery, especially bouldering in Bishop in the winter. Now that I have my own car (Opal!), I’m trying to take extra good care of her. My day job as a software engineer allows me to be remote. More often than not, I am (trying to be) on the road. Toss in my side gig as a blogger and photographer, and I need to power my electronics at all times.

Jackery sent over the Explorer 240 for me to play with while on the road. Here’s how it fared.

Jackery Explorer 240 Review

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Arc’teryx Oriel Leggings Review

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Arc'teryx Oriel Leggings Review

For Spring 2019, Arc’teryx introduced the climbing-specific Oriel Leggings into their line. They traveled with me to the limestone and schist crags of New Zealand, red desert sandstone in Utah, and the polished granite of Yosemite. Here’s how they fared.

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Athleta Gets Sustainable

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Sponsored by Athleta

Athleta sustainable b corp

Athleta is a brand I’ve always admired. They reached out to me to play with their new sustainable line. I was only happy to oblige.

This year, Athleta received its B Corporation Certification, creating a legal commitment to people and the planet. By 2020, 80% of Athleta’s materials will be made with sustainable fibers.

With outerwear, Athleta is keeping 460,000 bottles out of landfills this year alone. Sustainably managed forests provide the fabric for ever so soft tops. Bottoms are created from recycled materials.

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Noso Puffy Patches Review

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Noso Patches Review

As outdoorspeople, one thing will always ring true: your gear isn’t indestructible. Puffies rip. Jackets snag. Pants split.

Noso Patches are the funnest and easiest way to repair rips, snags, or tears in your favorite clothes. Extend the life of your most beloved items by slapping on a patch.

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