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The Best Hangboards for Home TrainingPolyurethane is the new wave climbing hold material because it's less weight and less likely to chip while mounting than polyester resin.
Training 1 month ago

The Best Hangboards for Home Training

by Ian Nicholson
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The Best Hangboards for Home Training
Training 1 month ago

The Best Hangboards for Home Training

Hang on as we test the best climbing training boards out there. Finger strength is a crucial factor in moving up...
The Best Mountaineering Backpacks
Mountaineering 2 months ago

The Best Mountaineering Backpacks

Finding the right mountaineering backpack used to take our seasoned testers years of trial-and-error. Sometimes it...
The Best Climbing Belay Device
Belay & Rappelling 2 months ago

The Best Climbing Belay Device

If you're roping up, you're going to need a belay device. But which one is the best? We took 14 popular models on a...
The Best Climbing Harness for Women
Climbing Harnesses 2 months ago

The Best Climbing Harness for Women

Calling all lady climbers! A women's specific harness can be a game changer. These 13 harnesses are designed to fit...
Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Men of 2018
Climbing Shoes 4 months ago

Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Men of 2018

We pick the best rock climbing shoes for bouldering, sport, trad, gym, kids, and beginners. No matter your budget, we...
The 11 Best Climbing Shoes For Women
Climbing Shoes May 31, 2018

The 11 Best Climbing Shoes For Women

This review is meant to help you settle on the right pair of women's specific shoes for your climbing. Whether you...
The Best Slacklines of 2018
Training May 22, 2018

The Best Slacklines of 2018

Looking to upgrade your current rig or new to slacklining? We tested 12 of the highest-ranked slacklines on the market...
The 5 Best Mountaineering Boots For Women
Mountaineering May 18, 2018

The 5 Best Mountaineering Boots For Women

We tested some of the best mountaineering boots for women, climbing steep ice routes, rugged rock routes, and...
The 8 Best Mountaineering Boots for Men
Mountaineering May 18, 2018

The 8 Best Mountaineering Boots for Men

We know - there are a bewildering amount of options for mountaineering boots, and you want to select the perfect pair...
The 10 Best Climbing Approach Shoes for Men
Climbing Shoes May 15, 2018

The 10 Best Climbing Approach Shoes for Men

Looking for a new pair of approach shoes? We've got you covered. We scrambled, bouldered, sport climbed, and hiked...
The 9 Best Climbing Approach Shoes for Women
Climbing Shoes May 10, 2018

The 9 Best Climbing Approach Shoes for Women

On the hunt for a great pair of women's approach shoes? We purchased nine of the top-selling models and put them...
The Best Gaiters Review
Mountaineering Apr 26, 2018

The Best Gaiters Review

We tested a dozen pairs of the top gaiters on the market to help you choose which ones to take on your next trail run...
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