Columbia's Tectonic Soft-Shell - $130.00, columbia.com The Good: Great functionality in both the woods...

Columbia Montlake Day Pack $115, columbia.com, available Fall 2012 Good: Take anywhere style,...

There once was an active dude Who had a crazy fixation on food. When out in the field, To...

Montana Fly Company (MFC) – Madison II Reel, $220, http://www.montanafly.com/Camo/Reels.html. Known...

The Columbia Men's Heat 360™ 1/2 Zip fleece is a lightweight, long-sleeve fleece that will take the chill...

Keen’s Ambler Mesh - $95, www.keenfootwear.com The Good: Comfortable, breathable. The Bad: Thin...

Note: We tested so much gear down in Bishop, we decided that the only way to fit in all the gear we wanted...

Note: We tested so much gear down in Bishop, we decided that the only way to fit in all the gear we wanted...

Black Diamond Icon Headlamp, $80,www.blackdiamondequipment.com The Good: Obscenely bright and good...

"These canyons eat gear," said Rich Rudow, a renowned canyoneer with scores of first ascents into...