Review: Clutch Climbing Brush
Check out James Lucas's author page.
Gear
Gear
Review: Garmont Sticky Stone GTX Approach Shoe
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Book: Vantage Point—50 Years of the Best Climbing Stories Ever Told
Check out The Editors's author page.
You're Wearing Your Helmet Wrong
Helmets are designed to protect us from impact, but design doesn't matter if you're using them incorrectly.
Review: Wild Country Revo Belay Device
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Shadow Rock Shoe
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Game-Changing Belay Device Hits US Market This Summer: The Wild Country Revo
Perfect for veteran and novice belayers alike, the Revo helps prevent common mistakes.
Review: Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight & Watertight .5
Check out Kevin Riley's author page.
Preview: New Black Diamond C4s (Updated for Spring 2019)
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: The North Face Route Rocket Backpack
Check out Chris Van Leuven's author page.
Review: Kinetik Kilojoule 3.0 Chalk Bucket
Check out James Lucas's author page.
Review: The North Face Chalk Bag Pro
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Foehn Robson Down Hoody
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Mountain Equipment Tupilak 37+ Backpack
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Edelrid Shuttle Chalk Bag
Check out Bailey Batchelor's author page.
Review: Maloja Pol Pants
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
How Do Climbing Helmets Protect Your Head?
Experts at Petzl break down protection certifications so you can make the safest helmet choice. Most helmets focus on protection from the top. Petzl has released TOP AND SIDE PROTECTION.
Review: Free Range Canvas Pack—Tetons, by Rachel Pohl
Check out Zuru Sjong, with Justen Sjong's author page.
Review: Mystery Ranch Stein 62 Backpack
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody
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Review: Mountain Hardwear Multi-Pitch 16 Pack
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Review: Forsake Range Low Sneakerboot
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2018 Climbing Gear Guide: Editors' Choice Awards
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Five Ten Guide Tennie Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Adidas Terrex Scope GTX Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: FrictionLabs Gorilla Grip Chalk Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Mountain Hardwear Quasar Lite II Pant Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Mountain Hardwear Splitter Station 40 Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Metolius Wood Grips Compact Hangboard Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Edelrid Bulletproof Quickdraw Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Arc’teryx Rolling Duffel Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Kalias Stick Clip Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: The North Face Summit L3 Ventrix Hybrid Hoodie Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Black Diamond Offset Stoppers Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Evolv Oracle Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Butora Mantra Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Scarpa Chimera Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Black Diamond Presents: The Hot Forge Heated Chalk Bag
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Review: Black Diamond Hot Forge Heated Chalkbag
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Meridian Line Denim Jeans
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How to Make Your Tent Last Forever
In the field, stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. Plus, your tent should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly.
How to Keep Your Pack From Getting Gross
In the field stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. Plus, your backpack should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly.
How to Keep Your Feet Dry
Your boots should last years, but only if you know how to keep them properly conditioned.
How to Care for Quality Raingear
In the field, stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one.
The Rain Room
Step inside the ultimate raingear torture chamber, where Marmot tests new waterproof technology with torrential volumes of precipitation.
The Evolv X1: An Evolution In High-Performance Slippers
This new shoe from Evolv takes overhanging climbing to another level.
How to Stay Dry—and Have Fun—in Any Weather
Survive wet-weather AND have fun doing it.
How to Make Your Waterproof Gear Last Forever
Your gear should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly.
The Science of Wet Weather Comfort
You’re in the local gear shop and you have one job: find a comfy but durable shell that will keep water out. But there are so many options—and the product hangtags seem to be written in code. Don’t worry. Here’s everything you need to know.
This Year’s Most Sustainable Gear
The environment all too often pays the price for high-performing gear. But these 10 products save waste from landfills, ditch harmful chemicals, and allow you to adventure guilt-free.
This Year’s Most Innovative Gear
The future is now. These 10 gear picks set new standards in their respective categories.
Book: Climb to Fitness—The Ultimate Guide to Customizing a Powerful Workout on the Wall
Maximize the tools and workouts at your climbing gym with this easy-to-follow guide
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Lumina Health Cellfood
High altitude’s best friend.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Dave MacLeod's Make or Break (Book)
Injury rehab done right.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: LifeStraw Flex
A versatile 5-in-1, 2-stage water filter.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Camry Digital Grip Strength Dynamometer
Measure your grip strength.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Native Eyewear Sightcaster Sunglasses
See deeper and ride further.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Splitter Designs
Rugged and artistic design.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Send Climbing 4X6 Skinny Pad
Protects where larger pads don't.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Schrade® SCHSH1 Telescoping Folding Shovel
A tool of ultimate efficiency.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Jerry Moffatt’s Mastermind (Book)
Check out James Lucas's author page.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Kahtoola MICROspikes® Footwear Traction
Unrivaled traction on icy winter trails.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Tension Climbing Grindstone Pro Hangboard
Send your project.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Coalatree Kachula Adventure Blanket
Designed for the outdoors.
The Next Outdoor Heirloom
Trayvax makes wallets that will outlast you – and are good for the environment.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: FrictionLabs Chalk
Check out FrictionLabs's author page.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Defunkify Active Spray and Active Wash
Breathe new life into old gear.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Pure Grit Chalk Bags
Engineered with personality.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Armaid® Forearm Massager
Address arm issues, climb forever
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Prohands Hand Exercisers
Maximum hand strength
2017/2018 Rock Climbing Shoe Review: 13 New Rock Shoes
13 new rock shoes for 2017/2018, fitted, field-tested, and put through their paces.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Mystery Ranch SCREE Backpack
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Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Climbing Addicts Colored Chalks
Leave no tick marks.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: sToKed Stuffed Waxey Chalk Bag
Stuffed with all of the climbing essentials.
Holiday Gift Guide: Black Diamond Stance Belay Insulated Pants
Warm, climbing friendly pants for cold winter conditions.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Alpine Start Instant Coffee
Quality coffee, instantly.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: The Climbers, By Jim Herrington (Book)
An iconic book about our collective history by Jim Herrington.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Native Eyewear Braiden Sunglasses
Versatile enough to hit the trails but was fashioned with the après in mind.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Patagonia Cragsmith Pack
Gear storage made simple.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: LifeStraw Universal
Turn your favorite water bottle into a powerful water filter.