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Metolius Ropemaster HC
This bag is a new take on a previous, mega-classic Metolius rope bag. In this new iteration, the tarp and carrying...
Metolius Speedster
If you wish your rope bag could also carry all your sport cragging equipment comfortably for any approach, this pack...
Editors' Choice
DMM Classic
A well-designed rope bag that easily won our Editors' Choice Award. It works very well as a cragging pack, with plenty...
Mammut Crag
If you want space for a long rope and all of the gear needed for a full day of climbing, look no further than this...
Editors' Choice
Mad Rock Duo
This pad stands out because of a strap system that enables it to carry a second pad. This is a great feature for...
Best Buy
Mad Rock Mad Pad
If you want a crash pad to cushion falls and don't need any frills then the Mad Rock Mad Pad will not let you down. It...
Metolius Session II
A decent pad for the money whether you are a beginner or just want to save some cash as you add to your quiver of pads.
Rubbermaid DuraChill Wheeled 5-Day
The Rubbermaid DuraChill Wheeled 5-Day is the only model we tested that has wheels. This increases its portability in...
Grizzly 75
The Grizzly 75 was the worst high-end performer in our insulation test. While it does garner high marks in durability...
Pelican Elite 70
The Pelican Elite 70 looks the part of a high-end cooler more than any other model we tested. Its commanding exterior...
Igloo Glide PRO 110qt
Nothing can ruin a barbecue like pulling a muscle trying to lug around a huge cooler full of ice and cans and ice...
Coleman Xtreme 5 Wheeled 100qt
Wheels can make a large cooler much more practical, and the Coleman Xtreme Wheeled 5 100qt somewhat delivers in that...
Top Pick
Mad Rock R3
The best pad we tested for conforming to lumpy landings and for packing gear. It is also one of the best pads for...
Mad Rock Triple Mad Pad
The least expensive of all the big crash pads we tested and comes with a good set of features. It has a convenient...
Metolius Recon
The Recon is a medium-to-large sized crash pad that is compactable and easy to carry, hence the name Recon. It was not...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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