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outdoorgearlab.com > reviews > clothing-mens > hiking-shorts > chubbies-everywear

Chubbies Everywear Review

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (320+ words) What sets the Chubbies Everywear shorts apart are their shorter inseam and extreme stretch. Die-hard hikers looking for simple clothing that stays cool and moves with ease will love these shorts. Thanks to their airy, four-way stretch fabric, the Everywear…...

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outdoorgearlab.com > reviews > camping-and-hiking > pocket-knife > kershaw-bel-air

Kershaw Bel Air Review

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (634+ words) The Bel Air sports the unrivaled Magnacut stainless steel alloy. Magnacut stainless steel was specifically developed for knives to push the limits of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The 'reverse tanto' blade shape is relatively rare – it's a design…...

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outdoorgearlab.com > reviews > camping-and-hiking > pocket-knife > opinel-no-08

Opinel No.08 Review | Tested & Rated

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (339+ words) We'd be lying if we said we aren't fans of vintage styling. The No.08 is a pretty knife, and pleasant to carry. The rounded handle is a little bulkier in the pocket than most, but it'll happily nudge aside to…...

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outdoorgearlab.com > reviews > climbing > climbing-rope > sterling-ionr-9-4-xeros

Sterling IonR 9.4 XEROS Review

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1022+ words) GearLab Our Analysis and Test Results The Sterling IonR 9.4 XEROS is highly-featured bi-pattern rope that's available for a premium price. Although it handles a little stiff, it features an effective dry treatment within a confidence-inspiring diameter that make it a…...

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outdoorgearlab.com > reviews > climbing > climbing-rope > sterling-vr9-9-8

Sterling VR9 9.8 Review

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (965+ words) GearLab Our Analysis and Test Results The Sterling VR9 9.8 is our favorite climbing rope when it comes to purchasing that single pitch crag workhorse that you can beat into the ground season after season. We love the thicker diameter and DryCore…...