From the workshop – Page 2 – Diorite Gear

Oct 17, 2023

Trip Report: Kyle in the Enchantments

Where did you go? My partner and I spent the past 10 days thru hiking, peak bagging, and rock climbing through autumn colors in the Enchantments--a beautiful granite subrange on the east side of the Washington Cascades near Leavenworth. Why...

2 comments ·Sep 28, 2023

Trekking Poles: Care and Use

We know from experience that folks who take good care of their gear like to know how to take care of their gear. If you’re one of those people, this blog is for you! Read on for tips for how...

Sep 21, 2023

What Does the Diorite Staff Do Outside in the Fall?

The leaves are turning, and this may be the time of year where folks start to hang up their backpacks for the summer and twiddle their thumbs before winter sport season begins. Shoulder season can be an awkward time for...

Jul 20, 2023

What are the Minimal Gear Staff's Go To Shelters?

We asked the Minimal Gear team about their favorite shelters and boy did they have a lot to say on the subject. We’ll jump right in so we can keep this intro short and to the point. Gilad: Shelters for...

Jun 02, 2023

How to Repair Your Diorite Trekking Poles in the Field

At Diorite we make it our mission to design for repair, so our trekking poles are designed and built to be easily fixed in the field using common tools. Our aim is to avoid any catastrophic fails that might lead...