Topics of Expertise: Climbing, Hiking, Snowboarding
Years in This Expertise: 10
Number Of Products & Number Of Hours Expert Has Tested: 250+ products, 1,000+ hours
Education & Certifications
Education: Environmental Communications and Creative Writing, Colorado State University
Years of Writing: 6
Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, Single Pitch Instructor
Previous Publications: SLUG Magazine
A Word from Austin Beck-Doss
Simply being in the natural world is my greatest interest. Writing for AllGear Digital allows me to share information about the tools that make my most cherished activities possible. In 2017, I sent an essay to a climbing magazine on a whim and they published it. I then decided to pursue writing about adventure and the outdoors full-time. I enjoy climbing, writing, drawing, and music.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
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