Bogong News Edition 20

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	Staff Picks: The Climber Our in-house gear guru has climbed at crags all over the world. James has crushed in places like Red Rocks, Squamish and Ton Sai. And he knows a thing or two about gear, having worked at Bogong Equipment for over 10 years. Arc’Teryx Atom LT Hoody It’s light, warm, breathable, and it looks great. This becomes any climber’s go-to jacket for cool conditions. A mere 360 grams, it’s synthetic, which means it can go in the wash. The best bit? A helmet-compatible hood. Comes in men’s and women’s cuts, a non-hooded version, and lots of colours. See more picks by James.

	Staff Picks: The Bushwalker He was just five years old when he went on his first bushwalk. A navigator extraordinaire, Dave is at home in the remote wildernesses of Australia. And he's done some pretty extreme walks in winter. Ortlieb Waterbag 10L What do you do when you’re out camping, and the water source is a good 10-minute walk away? Ferry water bottles? Make multiple trips? This water-carrying bag from Ortlieb is just 160 grams, and can help you transport larger quantities of water easily. With a party of four, with a 10L bag plus a few drink bottles, you could carry enough water to your campsite for dinner, soup, cups of tea and the next morning’s water. See more picks by Dave.

	Staff Picks: The Trail Runner She's an intrepid soul who's done some crazy things: working on a live-a-board diving boat in Mexico and exploring the wildernesses of Alaska. Lita likes running the trails around Falls Creek, Victoria. Dirty Girl Gaiters The Dippers Chalk Bag of the running world, these come in outrageous colours. They’re light, stretchy and slip over your shoes to keep trail debris out. Made by trail runners in Green Valley, Arizona. See more picks by Lita.

Camelbak Ultra Pro Vest A serious option for long-distance trail running. At 180 grams, it's light. Airy mesh helps with ventilation. Comes with two collapsible flasks with Camelbak's classic bite valve. More details here.

Y&Y Plasfun Belay Glasses Get rid of 'belayer's neck'. These belay glasses are constructed of a light, robust plastic to hold up to crag abuse. High-quality optical prism give you clear sight. More details here.

La Sportiva Ultra Raptor GTX A Gore-Tex model of a La Sportiva favourite: the Ultra Raptor. These shoes for mountain running are designed for wet winters, sloppy trails and humid places. More details here.

Prana Sidra Pant Women's They're comfy and they look good. Stretch canvas climbing pants with a flattering, straight-leg cut. A wide, soft waistband lets you move freely. Colourful prints. More details here.

Grivel SkiTour Ski Matic 2.0 Crampon A totally new binding system, specifically for ski-touring. The front binding fits modern plastic ski-touring boots. It's 672 grams. More details here.

Climbing Mt Kenya: Hard Decisions on the Ice Window

Ever wondered what it's like to ice climb in Africa? Bogong staffer Mark Clavarino just got back from a trip to Mt Kenya. "Most of the route beta we had is at least a decade old," he says. What could possibly go wrong?

Read here.

Choosing a Climbing Shoe When you’re standing in front of a wall of climbing shoes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. We’ve written this guide to help you. Read it here.
Choosing a Harness Some have adjustable leg loops, more gear loops and the ability to centre the waist-belt padding. Others don't have any of these features. So, where do you start? Read more.
Why Are Wild Country New Friends Better? We sat down with Wild Country's design engineer to discuss changes to the historic Friend camming device. Read it here.