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Santa Cruz Heckler MX XO1 AXS RSV Review
Modern geometry, mixed wheel sizes, and 150/160mm of suspension travel come together in a highly versatile and...
Best Haul Bags for Big Wall Climbing of 2022
We compare some of the best haul bag options to help find the right one for any size and style wall climb.
Best Climbing Gloves of 2022
Want to keep your hands safe while climbing? Whether you're rappelling, belaying, jamming cracks, or aid climbing...
Best Big Wall Climbing Harness of 2022
We compare the best big wall harnesses on the market to find you the best option for your next Grade V or Grade VI wall.
Best Climbing Nuts and Stoppers of 2022
We researched the best climbing nuts and chose the top options to test side by side for months on end. We tested both...
Best Buy
Commencal Meta Power TR Ride Review
A budget-friendly upper-mid travel eMTB with a versatile but hard-charging performance. This long and slack bike rips...
Top Pick
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Review
With a smaller motor and battery, this model weighs less than a full-powered e-MTB and delivers a little less than...
Trek Rail 9.7 Review
A well-rounded and powerful eMTB that charges uphill and has a confidence-inspiring and stable downhill performance...
How to Choose a Bouldering Crash Pad
Most folks want the protection of a pad to land on when bouldering, but choosing which one can be daunting. This...
Ten Reasons for Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are an essential tool for hiking and mountaineering. Here we give ten reasons to use trekking poles and...
How to Choose the Right Aider and Etrier for Big Wall Climbing
Aiders are webbing ladders that are also sometimes called Etriers. This is the piece of gear mentioned first they are...
Garmin inReach Explorer+ Review
The Explorer+ takes the cake for messaging and tracking, scoring high across all metrics. However, its pint-sized...
Best Ascenders for Big Walls and Rescue
Whether you're on a big wall, traveling over glaciated terrain, or even rappelling at the crag, ascenders can be an...
Commencal Meta Power 29 Team Review
Fresh off a complete redesign, this bike boasts high-end components, attractive styling, and the reliable Shimano...
Etekcity Ultralight Review
You can buy 4+ of these stoves for the cost of the MSR PocketRocket 2. Is the PocketRocket 2 4 times as good? Not at...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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