Our Favorite Sport Climbing Shoes (Updated 2023)
This isn't a guide to 2023's flashiest new kicks. These are the shoes we return to when we’re not testing shoes.
Sport Climbing Gear
The Horror: Accidentally Used A Not-For-Climbing Carabiner For Belay Anchor
This climber was experienced, too. Just shows that you can't be too careful when you climb.
The Hidden Environmental Impact of Climbing Chalk
Check out Bradley Allf's author page.
The Best New Stick Clip on a Budget
A first look at the Mountain Drifter Equipment Skyhook.
Review: Fixe Orion Minor 5” Quickdraw
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
This Rope is Designed to Prevent Accidents
Review: Trango Agility 9.1 (70m)
Review: Arc’teryx C-Quence Harness
Check out Kristoffer Schmarr's author page.
Review: Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry
Check out Kevin Riley's author page.
Gear Guide 2020: Sport Climbing Kit
Our top eight choices for sport climbing gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Fixe Hardware Galvanized Wire Rope Draw & Steel Carabiner Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Fixe Hardware Roca 9.6 Siurana Endurance Rope Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Pongoose Climber 1000+ Stick Clip Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Pitch Six EyeSend Belay Glasses Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Metolius Super Chalk Bucket Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Red Chili Mystix Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Send Climbing Mini Slim Kneepad Review
Our top picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Black Diamond Hot Forge Hybrid Quickpack 12cm Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Introducing ClipLips: Never Touch the Rope With Your Mouth Again!
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Review: Black Diamond AirNet
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Preview: Black Diamond AirNet Harness
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
Review: Fixe Dyneema 10mm Anchor System and Lotus Autolock
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Petzl Grigri (2019)
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Butora Sensa
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
2019 Climbing Gear Guide: Editors' Choice Awards
Our top climbing gear picks for 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Petzl Kliff Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Five Ten Aleon Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Scarpa Instinct SR Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Tenaya Ra Woman Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Metolius Climbing Inferno II Quickdraw Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Friction Labs Bam Bam Climbing Chalk Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019.
Editors' Choice 2019: La Sportiva Cobra Eco Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Fixe/Roca 9.0 Monkey Endurance Climbing Rope Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Review: Pongoose Climber 700 Stick Clip
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
2018/2019 Rock Climbing Shoe Review: 14 New Rock Shoes
14 new rock-shoes for 2018/2019 fitted and field tested.
Behind the Scenes: How Climbing Harnesses Are Designed and Tested
Check out Samantha Sanders's author page.
Review: Sterling 9.2 mm Aero DryXP Rope (60m)
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Scarpa Mago (2018 Redesign)
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Wild Country Revo Belay Device
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Edelrid Shuttle Chalk Bag
Check out Bailey Batchelor's author page.
2018 Climbing Gear Guide: Editors' Choice Awards
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 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: Evolv Oracle Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Scarpa Chimera Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
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: Climbing Addicts Colored Chalks
Leave no tick marks.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Patagonia Cragsmith Pack
Gear storage made simple.
Preview: Black Diamond's New Climbing Shoe Line
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
2017 Climbing Gear Guide: Editors' Choice Awards
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Editors' Choice 2017: The North Face Cinder 40
A more-perfect hauler
A Data-Obsessed Look at the Carabiner
Illustrations by Andreas Unterschuetz
Women’s Climbing Gear Hall of Fame
Ten pieces of perfect gear with smart, female-friendly designs.
Review: La Sportiva Women’s Solutions
Check out Drew Higgins's author page.
Review: Arc'teryx AR-385A Harness
Check out Drew Higgins's author page.
Review: Petzl Elia Helmet
Check out Drew Higgins's author page.
Buy Responsibly: American Made Climbing Gear
We trust our lives with the climbing gear we use, but how much do we really know about those who make it? In an economy where offshore production rules, a few climbing gear companies are fighting to keep manufacturing on American soil.
Review: 5 Rock Climbing Shoe Picks
Check out JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Boreal Lynx Climbing Shoe
Check out JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Butora Acro Climbing Shoe
Check out JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Five Ten Verdon Climbing Shoe
Check out JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Boreal Kintaro Climbing Shoe
Check out JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Lowa Women's Sparrow Climbing Shoe
Check out JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Our Top 5 Crag Packs
5 smart packs with climber-friendly features
Review: Trango Crag Pack
Check out Julie Ellison and JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Patagonia Crag Daddy 45 Backpack
Check out Julie Ellison and JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Stone Duffel 42 Backpack
Check out Julie Ellison and JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Millet Rockland 38 Backpack
Check out Julie Ellison and JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: DMM Vector Backpack
Check out Julie Ellison and JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Grivel Apollo Climbing Harness
Check out Nancy Prichard-Bouchard's author page.
Review: Metolius Safe Tech Deluxe Climbing Harness
Check out Nancy Prichard-Bouchard's author page.
Review: Our Top 5 Harnesses
The 5 best harnesses for every type of climbing
Review: Black Diamond Momentum Climbing Harness
Check out Nancy Prichard-Bouchard's author page.
Review: Arc’teryx AR 395A Climbing Harness
Check out Nancy Prichard-Bouchard's author page.
Review: Petzl Aquila Climbing Harness
Check out Nancy Prichard-Bouchard's author page.
Editors’ Choice Classic: The Climbing Gear Hall of Fame
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Editors' Choice Classic: Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.