May Newsletter: Birth of a Carabiner, Rain Jacket Guide, Pack Your Kayak

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In this issue

Creating the Carabiner

By Andy Anderson

Creating a small metal clip that can hold the weight of a car is no small task. We slipped through Black Diamond headquarters’ back door for a peek at the complex process.

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Rain Jacket Guide
Rain Jacket Guide

By Adam Riser

The clouds are rolling in, but is that flimsy piece of Saran Wrap in your pack going to cut it? Our Rain Jacket Guide explains material and design to make sure you have the right jacket.

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Racks from the best - Yakima, Thule
Fit Your Yak
Fit Your Thule

Pack-a-Phobic
Pack-a-phobic? Paddling Gear Packing Guide

By Genevieve Mount

Here’s a tantalizingly useful list of what you need to pack for your multiday kayak trip, plus answers to questions like, “How do I poo when I’m not supposed to leave any waste behind?”

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Review of the Month
Five star ranking

“The first day I went to run in these bad boys, I flew by a group of strapping construction guys… It was comforting to know that I was spared any embarrassment.”

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Matt Hart

Matt’s not only one of our sponsored athletes, he’s also #14 on the Leaderboard: check out this endurance athlete’s gear photos and his prolific reviews and Q&A answers.

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