Best Climbing Gear of 2024 | Tested & Rated
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Rounding out our women's climbing gear reviews is Jane Jackson, bringing her experience as a professional mountain guide who has worked in Yosemite, the Tetons, and parts of Alaska. These four climbing whiz kids, in addition to nearly 10 other experts ranging from professional to hobbyist climbers, researched and tested these award …
Climbing Gear Reviews - GearLab
WEBFrom climbing shoes to helmets, our climbing experts test the best from Petzl, Black Diamond, Arc'teryx, La Sportiva, Scarpa, and more. Looking for climbing gear? Whether your goal is the gym, the crag, the mountains, or a big wall, we've got your covered. Let our team of climbing experts help you find the best climbing shoes, top climbing ...
The 5 Best Bouldering Crash Pads of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
WEBMay 22, 2024 · We tested bouldering crash pads from Metolius, Mad Rock, Organic, Black Diamond, Kinetik, and others to uncover the best landing zone for your next project. By Buck Yedor, Matt Bento, Henry Feder, Steven Tata, …
The 4 Best Climbing Backpacks | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBSep 8, 2023 · We put climbing backpacks from The North Face, Black Diamond, Mystery Ranch, Petzl, and many more through rigorous alpine days and multipitch climbs to help you find your perfect match. By Ian McEleney ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ Sep 8, 2023.
The 6 Best Rock Climbing Ropes | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Despite these minor shortcomings, the Mammut Crag We Care Classic is the best bargain we've found for a quality rock climbing rope. But if a bi-pattern rope is a must, the blue and pink Edelrid Tommy Caldwell Eco Dry ColorTec 9.3 is the one to reach for. Read more: Mammut Crag We Care Classic review.
The Best Rock Climbing Rack and Gear List - GearLab
WEBJun 5, 2017 · Car Camping Gear. Tent: REI Kingdom 6 or REI Half Dome 2 Plus (BB) Synthetic Sleeping Bag: Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina Spark 35. Sleeping Pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm or Therm-A-Rest Z Lite (BB) Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2. Below is our choice for Ultimate Rock Climbing Rack. We feel this is the most versatile rack that …
The 5 Best Climbing Harnesses of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Only good for niche use. Light on gear loops. The Blue Ice Choucas Light is a lightweight specialty harness that excels while skiing technical terrain, traveling on glaciers, or climbing easy mountaineering routes. Its low weight and small packed size help this harness disappear into a pack when not needed.
The 6 Best Climbing Gloves of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The 6 Best Climbing Gloves of 2024. We tested gloves from Petzl, Black Diamond, Ocun, and more to help you decide which pairs are going to keep your hands the happiest while out on the rock. By Steven Tata, Chris McNamara, & Trish Matheny ⋅ …
The 5 Best Hangboards of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBMay 17, 2024 · Dom is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide that brings over a decade of climbing and training experience to the table for this review. Residing in the climbing epicenter of Estes Park, CO, surrounded by some of the hardest boulder problems in the country, alpine big walls like The Diamond , hard single pitch test pieces, and a storied history of ...
The 6 Best Climbing Belay Devices | Tested - GearLab
WEBMay 22, 2023 · Like all climbing gear these days, belay devices are getting lighter and smaller. Weights range from 2.0 to 13.0 ounces. Whether the weight is a critical component for you depends on a few things: whether or not you are climbing with your device on your harness, and whether or not you appreciate the “training” weight in your backpack.