I do a lot of gear reviewing, but I just started a new feature for gear that has earned its stripes beyond just a review. The honor of a "Girl Tested, Girl Approved" feature is reserved for gear that I've used and loved in the field, and which has exceeded my expectations in some big way. The first Girl Tested, Girl Approved item is the Black Diamond C3 Purple / size 00. Here's the full story, AKA "the story of my first lead falls on gear (or, weighting of gear under force, according to my climbing partner, Gear Rescuer)."