Jediah Porter is a full-time part-timer. He works as a mountain guide and for OutdoorGearLab and as a substitute teacher. Guiding work requires an even mix of rock shoes, approach shoes, ice boots, and ski gear. Off the clock, he climbs and skis. He also engages in binges of mountain biking, canoeing, hunting, fishing, and trail-running. He goes by Jed and takes pride in using the right tool for the job, unless he doesn't have that tool. In which case he improvises. "If you don't have it, you don't need it". He has lived most of his adult life in the Eastern Sierra and tries to get to Alaska (for big mountains) and the East Coast (for family) once each year. Jed's web site is www.jediahporter.com
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Best Ski Gear of 2024
Regardless of your skill, budget, or style, our team of experts has found the best gear on the market to help keep you...Best Backcountry Skis of 2024
We have a broad and deep team, decades of experience (and nearly a decade of direct review data to draw on), and test...Best Snowshoes of 2024
Finding the best pair of snowshoes for your adventure from the ever-growing crop of choices can be worse than...Best Multi-Tools of 2024
We directly compare 22 different models and draw on decades of experience with many more. Our findings are...How to Choose Snowshoes For Trails and Deep Snow
This guide will help point you toward the perfect pair of snowshoes for a variety of snow depths and terrain. From...How to Choose a Multi-Tool
Choosing a multi tool from the multitude of options is dizzying. We have years of experience for you to call on. Read...Editors' Choice
Leatherman Skeletool CX Review
Leatherman continues to lead this category. They have enough depth and breadth of experience to take some chances. The...Best Buy
Leatherman Wave+ Review
Leatherman's best selling tool earns that moniker for good reason. It hits a sweet spot of function, features, and...Top Pick
Leatherman Signal Review
Leatherman's true "survival" multi-tool. It has attributes that no other models have, such as a fire-starter, whistle...Best Rain Pants of 2024
Choosing a pair of rain pants is an unwanted bear of a task. We've done the dirty work, which involves sorting through...Top Pick
Gerber Center-Drive Plus Review
This model has all the functions we like in a multi-tool, plus an awesome bit driver. It is heavier and bulkier than...Top Pick
Leatherman Charge+ TTi Review
As the flagship product from the industry leader, this tool is top of the line. Leatherman has clearly worked hard to...Top Pick
Gerber Dime Review
We examined the Dime closely, comparing it thoroughly to the entire field and more closely to the similarly sized and...Best Pocket Knives of 2024
We are pocket knife experts who understand that you don't need to be a knife expert; you just want a tool to get...Best Daypacks of 2024
Determining the ideal daypack in the market and selecting the best option for you, your requirements, and your budget...
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