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Seiji Ishii

Seiji Ishii

Seiji Ishii has enjoyed a lifetime of outdoor adventure and sports, from participant and competitor to coach and trainer, and finally as an editorial contributor. His interests have spanned cycling, climbing, motorcycling, backpacking, trail running, and the training involved for all of it. He has also designed outdoor and off-road motorcycling gear. He lives in a wildlife refuge in Wimberley, Texas, with his daughter, itinerant dirt bags, a dog, and a cat. Read more of his musings at seijisays.com.
Edelrid NEO 3R

World’s First Recycled Climbing Rope: Edelrid Reveals ‘NEO 3R’

February 24, 2021 | By Seiji Ishii

The Edelrid NEO 3R 9.8mm will use 50% recycled material from cords the company would typically discard.

SRAM's eTap AXS

SRAM eTap AXS Updates Mean Big Gearing Expansion

February 8, 2021 | By Seiji Ishii

Today SRAM unveils a massive new eTap AXS road gearing system with incredible range and a sub-1:1 ratio. Big paved and gravel climbs have met their match.

adidas five ten hiangle pro

Five Ten Hiangle Pro Climbing Shoe Review: Olympic Caliber for Local Gyms

February 2, 2021 | By Seiji Ishii

Adidas Five Ten released the Hiangle Pro today, a shoe the brand specifically designed for World Cup competitions and the Tokyo Olympics.

Aether 55 and Ariel 55

Osprey Aether 55 and Ariel 55: The Cadillac of Backpacks

December 28, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

We tested the Aether 55 and Ariel 55 during a 2-day backpacking trip, overloading them on purpose, for this first look review. Check it out!

Luno Air Mattress 2.0

Luno Life Luno Air Mattress 2.0 Extends Your Car’s Sleeping Space

November 25, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

The Luno Life Luno Air Mattress 2.0 is a super-comfortable sleeping system for your adventure rig that adds 15 inches of legroom to your bed.

Nomad Grill

NOMAD Portable Grill Review: If James Bond Had a Grill

November 12, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

A new grill brand brings new ideas to the forefront of the grilling world with its take on a portable grill.

NEMO Flyer Pad

NEMO Flyer: The World’s First Baffled Self-Inflating Air Pad

November 5, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

NEMO introduced a novel hybrid design, merging an air pad with a foam self-inflating pad to produce the Flyer, the world’s first baffled self-inflating sleeping pad.

BioLite HeadLamp 750

BioLite HeadLamp 750 First Look: ‘Run Forever’ Lumens With a Few Quirks

September 17, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

BioLite released its first HeadLamp in 2018, breaking into the market with one of the sleekest designs we’ve ever seen. This week, the brand unveiled its most high-performance model to date: the HeadLamp 750.

Enve SES Road Tire Collection

ENVE Rolls Into Bike Tire Market With ‘SES Road Collection’

August 6, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

Known for its handmade, premium carbon wheelsets, ENVE today launched its first bike tire, the SES Road Collection.

'Bolt It On' Motorcycle Restraint System: Carry Big Toys With Confidence

‘Bolt It On’ Motorcycle Restraint System: Carry Big Toys With Confidence

July 15, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

Bolt It On is one of the best ways to secure your motorcycle or bike to your vehicle.

Best Climbing Shoes Review

The Best Climbing Shoes of 2020

July 9, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

From trad climbing to pockets to bouldering, the best climbing shoes just keep getting better. Read on for our 2020 picks.

Mammut Realization 2.0 climbing shorts

Is a Built-In Harness Better? Mammut Realization Shorts 2.0 Review

May 11, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

This is the freest-feeling setup for sport and competition climbing.

Black Diamond Solution Guide trad climbing harness

Trad Climbing Armor: Black Diamond Solution Guide Harness Review

May 8, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

The Black Diamond Solution Guide Harness offers support, comfort, and extreme durability in a trad-specific harness.

SlingFin Portal Review: The One Tent to Do (Almost) Everything

SlingFin Portal Review: The One Tent to Do (Almost) Everything

May 6, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

The SlingFin Portal is a lightweight, two-person, three-season tent that withstands four-season weather.

Osprey Archeon

Osprey Archeon 45 Review: Environmentally Friendly, Working-Class Gear-Hauler

April 23, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

With a simple but versatile design, the Osprey Archeon backpack should appeal to hikers, overnight campers, and climbers alike.

The Best Rope Bags for Every Climber

The Best Rope Bags for Every Climber

April 20, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

A great rope bag will protect the cord that protects your life. This article will help you find the best climbing rope bag for your needs.

Five Ten Grandstone Climbing Shoe Review

Five Ten Grandstone Climbing Shoe Review: High-Performance High-Top

April 15, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

The Five Ten Grandstone is an all-day trad climbing shoe with a touch of sportiness. 

Wild Country Zero Friend cams

Best Buddy for Small Cracks: Wild Country Zero Friend Cam Review

April 15, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

High quality, wide range, and a narrow head — Wild Country launches a formidable small-crack weapon.

ENVE Foundation Collection road cyclist

ENVE Slashes Prices With New ‘Foundation Collection’ Wheelsets

April 13, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

The Utah-based component manufacturer addressed the elephant in the room by finally launching a wheelset under $2,000.

Metolius Basic Pad

Bouldering on a Budget? This Is the Pad for You

April 7, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

Metolius stripped down its Session II Crash Pad to create the Basic Pad, released last week. The big news is the price; with an MSRP of $130, the Basic Crash Pad becomes the least expensive crash pad that is legitimately effective — and free shipping makes it even more enticing.

Mountain Hardwear Crag Wagon 45 climbing pack

Trad Pack With a Twist: Mountain Hardwear Crag Wagon 45 Review

March 3, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

This burly, haul bag-style pack is ideal for trad climbing.

Arc'teryx Nuclei FL belay Parka

Review: Arc’teryx Resurrects Iconic Nuclei FL Belay Parka

March 2, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

The famed Arc’teryx minimalist belay parka returns. 

Black Diamond airNET climbing harness

Comfortable and Competition-Ready: Black Diamond’s airNET Harness

February 27, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

Black Diamond collaborated with rock climbing superstar Adam Ondra and other athletes to develop a lightweight, competition-ready harness.

Rock Climbing Shoes for the 2020 Olympic Games

Rock Climbing Shoes for the 2020 Olympic Games

February 25, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

Shoe brands flex technology and design muscle to give Olympic rock climbers an edge.

Overlanding on the Cheap: Build a Budget Off-Road Vehicle

Overlanding on the Cheap: Build a Budget Off-Road Vehicle

February 18, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

Vehicle-based adventure doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these tips for overlanding on a budget.

Five Ten Dragon Lace climbing shoe

Monster Precision: Five Ten Dragon Climbing Shoe Review

February 4, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

A precise and oh so sticky tool for the difficult and steep, meet the vastly improved Dragon climbing shoe from Five Ten.

Black Diamond Technician approach shoe

All-Star Debut: Black Diamond Technician Approach Shoe Review

January 22, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

Best known for its hardgoods, Black Diamond knocks it out of the park with its first swing at everyday, performance footwear.

The Best Synthetic-Insulated Jackets of 2020

The Best Synthetic-Insulated Jackets of 2020

January 21, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

From winter climbing to hiking, skiing, and everyday cold-weather use, we’ve found the best synthetic insulated jackets for every activity.

Best Portable Refrigerator Yet? We Tested Dometic's New CFX3

Best Portable Refrigerator Yet? We Tested Dometic’s New CFX3

January 14, 2020 | By Seiji Ishii

The Dometic CFX3 is all you could ever want in a mobile refrigerator-freezer but with a hefty price tag.

CAKE Kalk OR: Not a Dirtbike, Not an E-Bike, 100% Fun

CAKE Kalk OR: Not a Dirtbike, Not an E-Bike, 100% Fun

December 26, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Blurring the lines between dirtbike and e-bike, the CAKE Kalk OR combines big torque with scant weight for one insanely fun ride.

Boreal Ninja Climbing Shoe

Sticky Slipper: Boreal Ninja Climbing Shoe Review

December 4, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Impeccable fit and improved rubber combine to make Boreal’s best climbing shoe yet.

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