Christian Black, Author at GearJunkie

SlingFin HotBox Review: Finally, a Bivy Tent That Doesn’t Suck!

We found the SlingFin HotBox addressed every issue we’ve had with bivy tents after a month of testing in the Indian Himalayas.

Written by Christian Black November 10, 2023

A Featherlight Palace: Hyperlite UltaMid 4 Ultralight Tent Review

The Hyperlite UltaMid 4 Ultralight Tent is an extremely spacious, versatile, and even luxurious ultralight four-season tent with a variety of accessories that make it…

Written by Christian Black September 01, 2023

Sterling Nano 8.9 XEROS Climbing Rope Review: A Reliable Cord for All Seasons and Disciplines

The Sterling Nano 8.9 XEROS is light, sheds water like a champ, and is triple-rated. It’s one rope for all climbing.

Written by Christian Black February 17, 2023

Salewa Piuma 3.0 Review: The Mountain Adventure Helmet You Want

The Salewa Piuma 3.0 helmet is a true quiver-killer for all forms of climbing and ski touring. Our tester is ditching his other helmets.

Written by Christian Black February 13, 2023

This Half–Pound Climbing Harness Is Crazy Light yet Somehow Comfy

The Wild Country Mosquito harness is affordable and proved comfortable despite being one of the lightest in its class.

Written by Christian Black February 06, 2023

La Sportiva Skwama Vegan Review: Ditches Traditional Leather, Same Awesome Performance

The La Sportiva Skwama Vegan delivers all the performance and comfort of the original without the use of animal products.

Written by Christian Black January 18, 2023

Marmot Col -20-Degree Review: Cozy Sleeping Bag Fit for Alaskan Peaks

I tested the new Marmot Col -20-Degree sleeping bag in true expedition conditions over 35 days in the Alaska Range.

Written by Christian Black December 08, 2022

How Climbing Bolts Work: Know Your Pro

If you’re into sport climbing, you probably don’t think twice about clipping bolts. But how do these life-holding climbing bolts work?

Written by Christian Black November 29, 2022

Marmot West Rib Parka Review: 35 Days in Alaska

I put the Marmot West Rib Parka through a 35-day test in Alaska’s high ranges.

Written by Christian Black November 23, 2022

SCARPA Phantom 6000 Review: From Techy Mt. Huntington Terrain to the Denali Summit

This year, I had the opportunity to test SCARPA’s newest model of its famed 6,000m boot during the spring climbing season in the Alaska Range.

Written by Christian Black October 13, 2022

Rope Solo Rock Climbing: Understanding How It’s Done

With the recent influx of climbing media such as Free Solo, Dawn Wall, and The Alpinist, climbing jargon is spilling out into the general public.…

Written by Christian Black February 03, 2022

Climbing Explainer: What Is a Portaledge and How Does It Work?

Nothing quite compares to being able to sit or lie down after toiling on a big wall for 10 hours. It’s crucial to have a…

Written by Christian Black February 02, 2022

Christian Black

SlingFin HotBox Review: Finally, a Bivy Tent That Doesn’t Suck!

A Featherlight Palace: Hyperlite UltaMid 4 Ultralight Tent Review

Sterling Nano 8.9 XEROS Climbing Rope Review: A Reliable Cord for All Seasons and Disciplines

Salewa Piuma 3.0 Review: The Mountain Adventure Helmet You Want

This Half–Pound Climbing Harness Is Crazy Light yet Somehow Comfy

La Sportiva Skwama Vegan Review: Ditches Traditional Leather, Same Awesome Performance

Marmot Col -20-Degree Review: Cozy Sleeping Bag Fit for Alaskan Peaks

How Climbing Bolts Work: Know Your Pro

Marmot West Rib Parka Review: 35 Days in Alaska

SCARPA Phantom 6000 Review: From Techy Mt. Huntington Terrain to the Denali Summit

Rope Solo Rock Climbing: Understanding How It’s Done

Climbing Explainer: What Is a Portaledge and How Does It Work?

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