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The result is the Black Diamond airNET Harness. Black Diamond collaborated with rock climbing superstar Adam Ondra to develop a harness with a sole focus on weight reduction that could stand up to a performance at the Tokyo Olympics. The result was the airNET Harness, released to the public last month. We tested an early sample during the fall and winter climbing season and came away impressed. The (Really) Light Technology Black Diamond pulled out all the stops to develop the airNET competition and sport climbing harness. Not only is it the lightest featured rock climbing harnesses on the market, but...

The Allpa Travel Pack earns big points for clever design, clean aesthetic, and a surprising number of handy — and hidden — features. I have one piece of gear I’d bring, on every outing: a plush, cozy, warm — and frankly cool — fleece onesie. And while it’s great at any campsite, it has one noticeable drawback: It’s big and heavy. For car camping trips in the shoulder seasons, that’s no problem. But for any adventure that involves overhead bin space, and baggage fees, that’s a dealbreaker. At least it was until a recent trip to Moab. This month, I managed to...

REVIEW – When you’re traveling, having a bag to carry around town for day trips is sometimes a hassle. I have at times tossed smaller bags into my checked luggage, but they were always thin, uncomfortable, and offered little protection for my “good” travel camera. WANDRD, a Utah-based company, has released a pack they call the VEER. It includes an inflatable back panel for carrying comfort, as well as an option to get an inflatable padded compartment that can hold a prosumer-sized DSLR with a pretty decent sized lens attached. The VEER is available in three colors: Black, Cobalt, and...

All aboard! For the entire month of September at The Points Guy, we’ll be exploring the world of train travel with reviews, features, deals and tips for maximizing your trip by rail. So you live in the Northeast and want to take the family down to Florida. Do you spend the cash or miles, fly everyone and then rent a car when you land, or suck it up and just drive down I-95? Well, maybe neither. There’s a third option you’ve probably heard of, but also probably haven’t seriously considered: the Auto Train where you can ride the rails …...

REVIEW – When you’re traveling, having a bag to carry around town for day trips is sometimes a hassle. I have at times tossed smaller bags into my checked luggage, but they were always thin, uncomfortable, and offered little protection for my “good” travel camera. WANDRD, a Utah-based company, has released a pack they call the VEER. It includes an inflatable back panel for carrying comfort, as well as an option to get an inflatable padded compartment that can hold a prosumer-sized DSLR with a pretty decent sized lens attached. The VEER is available in three colors: Black, Cobalt, and...