2010 Gear Guide – 284

EDITORIAL
Close to the heart: thoughts on the climber/gear connection

PLAYERS
Beta from three equipment-punishing pros
Ines Papert
Rob Pizem
Matt Wilder

GEAR CATEGORIES
Belay Devices
Boots
Carabiners
Crashpads
Harnesses
Headlamps
Helmets
Ice Gear
Protection
Rock Shoes
Ropes
Basecamp

PERSPECTIVE
Gary Neptune: climber; amateur historian, collector, business owner, world traveler; Boulder, Colorado