Since I started rock climbing I've been pretty loyal to my Black Diamond helmet. But when Petzl contacted me about a new helmet they were making especially for women, I was intrigued. As far I know this is the first rock climbing helmet made just for us girls. Generally speaking, the Petzl Elia ($65) is a solid buy: it's durable, comfortable, and lightweight. It also has protective inner pads, is Read more

Saying that I camp a lot is an understatement — for me, camping is something I do year-round, which is why it's really important to have a good headlamp. This is especially true during the Winter months. The last thing I want is to be stuck out somewhere without being able to see where I am going. In the past, I've only really used my headlamp on the actual campsite, but on a recent climbing Read more