Gear

Winning shades for every kind of adventure

These bags’ innovative features make them standouts for adventure travel

This portable, packable device will repel mosquitoes no matter where you take it

The Princeton Tec Snap Solo is a clever twist on an old classic, the essential headlamp. It has a magnetic head that slides out of its holster, so that the light can attach to any metal surface.

What do you need to know before you buy your first pair of climbing shoes? This article tell you everything you need to know about the different shapes and functions of climbing shoes, and makes some recommendations for a first-time pair.

The MoonShade is a portable awning for car camping that’s compatible with a wide range of vehicle types, including vans, trucks, and cars

Whether she needs a new harness or new shoes, a new helmet or new crash pad, a new rope or a fresh pair of belay glasses, Backcountry.com has great gifts for the mothers in your life.

Enter now to win a portable awning suitable for every adventure

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Whether you need a fresh pair of kicks for sending your steep sport project, running circuits in the gym, or approaching the climb, Backcountry.com has great deals on all your climbing footwear needs.

In the 1920s, British climbers carried pebbles in their pockets, slotting them into cracks and tying them off (with hemp cord) for pro.

For over 150 years, Mammut has been crafting excellent climbing and mountaineering gear for climbers around the globe. This week’s Deal of the Week features an array of Mammut gear, from helmets to backpacks to belay devices and more.

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Good hydration is critical during big objectives. Here’s how to find, filter, and drink more water on long alpine days.

Backcountry.com is here to hook you up with the perfect tent, offering huge discounts on everything from single person tents to 8-person party tents.

This green version of the time-tested Mythos sports 95% recycled components and more Earth-friendly leather tanning and glueing.

For carrying your rope to the crag, your bivy gear to the alpine, or your laptop to the coffee shop, Backcountry.com has great deals on backpacks of all shapes and sizes.

A good night of sleep can make or break a day of climbing. Whether you need a feathery light sleeping bag for getting way out there or something extra cush for camping close to the car, Backcountry.com is offering huge discounts on everything you need for a good night of outdoor sleep.

Years ago I cut squares, small windows, into the rands of my climbing shoes to ease pain on the small toe. This year I found a better fix.

From aggressive and high-performance rock shoes to comfortable, mellow gym shoes and everything in between, Backcountry.com has great deals on all your climbing footwear needs.

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Choosing a rock shoe from the over 100 options can be bewildering. This easy-to-use flowchart simplifies the process to get you just the right shoe.

Edelrid has been churning out climbing and mountaineering gear for over 150 years, making them one of the oldest climbing manufacturers in existence. Today, they still stand as a frontrunner in the industry, making everything from ropes to carabiners to harnesses and more. Backcountry.com is currently offering great discounts on a variety of Edelrid gear.

It is, quite simply, the best bouldering hoodie I've yet worn.

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Mammut is one of the premier manufacturers of climbing gear. Right now, Backcountry.com is featuring a ton of Mammut gear for huge discounts, selling everything from ropes to harnesses to packs and more.

Insulated with kapok and with a recycled nylon shell, this jacket gets the thumbs up for being earth friendly—and versatile.

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It may be President's Day Weekend now, but spring break is right around the corner. And for many young climbers, that means a trip to Bishop or Red Rocks, the Red or the New, or just your local crag. So we've put together a list of backcountry's best deals on bouldering and sport climbing gear. Go forth and crush.

They say you can’t teach old dogs new tricks, but I found this amazing rope-cleaning hack that gets rid of washing-machine rope tangles.

Suit up for all manner of mountain mayhem with the finest down gear in the business

Ditch the treadmill. The Airofit respiratory trainer will boost your cardio for your proj. 

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The Alpha Parka is a lightweight, durable, and incredibly warm jacket designed for ice climbers and alpinists.

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Five great pieces of gear reviewed in our latest print issue

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Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, liquid chalk use has gone up. It's been improving air quality, but is it damaging climbing surfaces?

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Updated gear often takes a step back from the original design, but this redo of a classic is actually better.

Fire up a backcountry meal to remember with these camp-friendly cookers.

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If you’re ready to take the plunge and start buying your own gear, here are a few of the most common mistakes new climbers make, with some common-sense solutions.

Your first month of gear with your Cairn outdoor-gear box subscription is on us.

Light, warm, and easy to clean: the Rumpl Original Puffy Throw is a game changer.

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The Women's Crux Hoody is intended to be worn on warm-ups, for cool bouldering, and maybe out for a beer or hot chocolate afterwards.

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Soft, comfortable, and never spills. The Prana Chalk Bag with Belt will not disappoint.

Tough and breathable the Black Diamond Crag Half-Finger climbing glove protects your hands for belaying, rappelling, jugging and route prepping.

The first real crash pads came out of Hueco Tanks, right? But that is not where the light bulb first went off.

The Lake Tahoe region has something like 15,000 boulder problems documented in 5 guidebooks. One backcountry boulderer finds Gaia GPS crucial to finding what he's looking for.

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An innovative and versatile item, it weighs only only 50 grams, while packing 200 lumens over four lighting modes.

Now you can green with a recycled chalk bag made from canvas and plastic bottles.

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I call these Boring Epics. Not that much happens, but they take forever, with not even a funny or good story afterwards. Nothing learned except, Don’t be an idiot.

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Mystery Ranch's Thread Bed stows your most critical ice-climbing pro so it stays sharp and out of harm's way.

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A tough-as-nails vessel for the storage and transportation of cold, fresh beer.

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Soft, airy and flowy for summer bouldering or running.

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