I use this shoe strictly for bouldering. I also own Evolv's Rockstars in 6.5 that fit perfectly, if that helps anyone with a sizing comparison.

Sizing: My street size is typically a 7.5 and I bought the Hera's in a 6.5. Out of the box Hera's had a great tight fit without any toe cramping or pain. After about a month of use though I noticed the shoe to stretch, about a half size. ***This sizing issues may be due to the shoe being so new on the market and perhaps they’re kinks that need to be worked out…?

Performance: Outdoors I felt this shoe performed at an A+ level. My confidence in smearing definitely increased with this shoe. It also provides excellent sensitivity making edging a breeze. The sole is extremely flexible and the extra toe rand definitely aids in rough toe hooks. Be aware that if you are climbing in extremely hot or sunny areas these shoes, as with so many others, get extremely hot! Indoor, I felt it was just as good but I definitely prefer their performance on real rock versus plastic.

All in all a great shoe, but the price seems a little extreme for the problems that come along with it. But anything to help the Hera cause is worth it.

I’m the kind of person that hates trying to find a new sleeping bag. They are usually too big, even when compressed, over priced and a pain in the butt to place back in the compression bag. Finally after weeks of searching for something small, cheap and lightweight, I found an unfamiliar UK brand, Snugpak. The only thing I can say about this company is, wow.

I decided to give the brand a test run and bought their Travelpak Traveller. The company gives the following specifications:
-Temp: 62.6°F - 44°F, Low 35°F
-Weight: 1.65 lbs
-Length: 86.6 in., Chest: 59 in.
-Pack Size: 4.7 in x 5.5 in

During my testing of the bag I found the company’s temperature recommendation to be true. I was also comfortable using the bag in 23 °F, with the addition of a liner. Depending on the liner, and what you wear to sleep, you probably can use this bag in even colder weather. The hood fits great and keeps the heat in. I did find that if the hood isn’t being used then cold air does get into the bag, this is easily fixed by making sure the top is closed tight around the shoulders. In addition, I love that this bag is rectangular. I like to have extra leg room while sleeping and mummy bags are way too constricting. The best part about this bag is getting it back into the compression sack. There’s no trick to folding or placing it back in. I found that whether you fold it up or just stuff it in the sack it goes in without any problems. One problem I did encounter was the mosquito netting would come untied if not double knotted.

I definitely rate this bag as a five. The only problem with this brand is finding it in the US. There are some online retailers, however watch out for over priced items. Ebay is a good place as well. The best option is to buy from www.outdoorgb.com Even with shipping their prices are the best around.

I noticed that everytime I went climbing my forearms would be killing me. I did several exercises but nothing really helped. This product has made a huge difference! However I still cannot start it with the advanced techniques so I must depend on the string. All in all I'm happy with it and watching someone use it for the first time makes it worth buying.

Probably one of the best prices out there for a primo slackline kit. The entire product is amazing and of high quality. The first few runs the rope did tend to loosen, but that was expected. I highly reccommend buying the additional tree padding, it's worth the price and just makes life easier. If you're looking to slackline and sick of using carabiners this is the way to go. The instructions that are provided are helpful and give some awesome tips.

The service was excellent as well. Joe was helpful and even offered to make a specialized product for me for hiking trips.