a. Marmot Panbat MemBrain Parka b. Black Diamond ARTC XP Belay Device c. Black Diamond Chaos Harness d. Lowa Civetta Double Plastic Boot
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Start your gear list with an understanding of where you are going and the range of conditions you may find there. Multiday trips should focus on a few items that are the foundation of success. Boots are at the top of the list. Mountaineers wi ll benefit from the Lowa Civetta double plastic boot ($325, www.lowaboots.com. 203-353-0116), retrofit with a molded Intuition lining ($150, www.intuitionliners.com, 604-879-9231) . The combination is light, warm, and because it is custom molded, one model works well for both men's and women's feet. Rock climbers will benefit from the La Sportiva Focus rock shoe ($125, www.lasportiva.com. 303-443.8710). The XVS rubber sole and roomy toe box provide sensitive performance with versatile comfort. The high arch and narrow last of the women-specific Sapphire, by 5.10 ($132, www.fiveten.com. 909'798-4222), conforms to the curvature of feminine feet, providing precision for long leads or even work- ing out at the gym. Black Diamond's Chaos harness ($70, www.blackdia· mondequipment.com, 801.278.5533) is at home equally on waterfall ice and on a warm rock climb with padded waist belt and legs and five gear loops. The Airlock i Twistlock carabiner ($15) by Black Diamond is easy to use with gloves or tired fingers and their new ATC XP belay device ($20) is the perfect complement for belaying and rappellin g. Top everything off with the classic yet versatile Petzl Ecrin Roc helmet ($74, www.petzl.com. info@petzl.com). This plastic helmet is light enough for summer rock routes and easily adjusts size to compensate for a winter hat. The Black Diamond 44·liter Ice Pack ($149) is big enough to carry
all your winter climbing tools, yet compresses sufficiently to ferry your sum· mer rack and lunch. Carry Motorola Talkabout T5820 NiCD Twinpack radios ($99, www.motorola.com). which have a five-mile range, so that you can communicate even in the windiest of conditions. Misty Mountain chalk bags add color to any rock climb ($20, www.mistymountain.com. 866-647-8955). When choosing apparel for a day of climbing consider the diffi-
cu lty of having to remove your harness or pack to adjust your insulation layers. Patagonia's classic styled softshell Guide Pants for men and women ($169, www.patagonia.com. 800-638-6464) are made of durable woven stretch material that is suitable for all but the most hostile weather. In cold conditions during lunch and long belays consider the hooded Marmot Parbat MemBrain Parka ($300, www.marmot.com. 707-544-4590) with extra windproof protection. For wind protection without so much insula- tion, the Marmot DriClime Windshirt ($100) is an old standby. Summertime climbs are great for wearing the bare minimum. Stonewear Design Shorts for women ($35, www.stoneweardesigns.com. 800-860-3653) have a loose fit and do not bind under a harness, and women will appreciate Prana's Athena Sport Top ($36, www.prana.com. 760-431-8015). Its Coolmax wrap around bra blends confident support with sexy styling. - David Schipper
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