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Why we sell a $275 blanket

When Shoulders of Giants first considered Belmont’s “adventure blankets” for our shop, I was skeptical. It sounded like a sales gimmick to me—like some savvy marketing team tacked the word “adventure”...

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Can a $23 knife be any good?

Since we started stocking knives in our shop, I’ve read a lot of knife reviews—enough to become really impressed with knife reviewers. These experts are nothing if not meticulous; they provide...

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This is the only sleeping bag we’ll ever sell (probably)

Until you’ve spent a night wide awake and shivering in the mountains, a sleeping bag is just a sleeping bag. But among those of us that have weathered soggy nights in the alpine, this seemingly simple...

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This belt could save your life

I’ll admit it—I’m that guy. You can spot me if you have the eye. Knife clip exposed in the front pocket, paracord survival bracelet, a multi-function survival watch, multi-tool on my organized key...

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This all-mountain pack contains 0% B.S.

When it comes to gear, climbers are often faced with a tough choice: lightweight minimalism or bombproof durability. But in order to be prepared for anything, the truth is that we need both.  That’s...

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These flashlights can hide your stash

Ostensibly, the design of VSSL’s LED flashlights is in no way intended to facilitate the smuggling of illicit items. Sure, the defining feature of the company’s products is a hidden compartment behind...

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Here’s the stuff we bought at OR

At the moment of this writing, this humble gear reporter is awkwardly squeezed into an aisle seat on American Airlines flight 5968 from Salt Lake City to Dallas Fort Worth. Because the passenger in...

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Will this bracelet keep you alive?

At Shoulders of Giants, we are all about survival. Because survival is literally the meaning of life.  So we spend a lot our time looking for survival products that are both innovative and useful. In...

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This camp kitchen weighs less than one pound

Editor’s note: All three of the items reviewed in this article are available in our online shop. Just click the links in the article to put them in your cart. Few things are as satisfying as finishing...

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The 4-item backcountry minibar

Yes, there’s a certain high associated with spending time in the outdoors. The smell of the dirt, the sound of pine boughs rustling in the wind, the feeling of wind on your face… it’s intoxicating. But...

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