Climbing

Belay & Rappelling 7 days ago

The Best Climbing Belay Devices of 2020

If you're roping up, you're going to need a belay device. But which one is the best? We exhaustively tested 17 of the...

Climbing Protection 2 weeks ago

The Best Climbing Nuts and Stoppers

We researched the best climbing nuts and chose the top options to test side by side for months on end. We tested both...

Climbing Protection 2 months ago

The Best Climbing Camming Device Review

Building a rack of cams can be confusing and expensive, especially if you're just starting out. We're here to help you...

Training 3 months ago

The Best Hangboards for Home Training

Looking for the best hangboard? Hang on as we test 8 of the best training boards out there. Our team of experts spent...

Climbing Shoes 3 months ago

The Best Women's Climbing Shoes

We weeded through dozens of pairs of climbing shoes to find the top contenders, created especially for women. We have...

Climbing Shoes 3 months ago

The Best Rock Climbing Shoes

We pick the best rock climbing shoes for bouldering, sport, trad, gym, kids, and beginners. No matter your budget, we...

Climbing Harnesses 4 months ago

The Best Climbing Harnesses

After analyzing over 50 harnesses, we bought the best 12 for extensive side-by-side testing. From versatile...

Climbing Helmets Oct 25, 2019

The Best Climbing Helmets

Looking for the best climbing helmet to meet your needs? We can help! We’ve thoroughly tested 13 of the best and...

Backpacks Oct 20, 2019

The Best Climbing Backpacks

Looking for a climbing backpack for your multi-pitch adventures? We tested the top climbing packs to determine which...

Climbing Ropes Oct 1, 2019

The Best Rope Bags for Climbing

Looking to keep your rope safe while you climb and travel? We bought and tested 9 of the best rope bags available to...

Climbing Ropes Sep 25, 2019

The Best Rock Climbing Ropes

We tested 16 of the best ropes available on the market today to give our recommendations for any climbing purpose...

Training Sep 21, 2019

The Best Slacklines

Looking to upgrade your current rig or new to slacklining? We tested 11 of the highest-ranked slacklines on the market...

Climbing Shoes Sep 5, 2019

The Best Climbing Approach Shoes

Looking for a new pair of approach shoes? We've got you covered. We scrambled, bouldered, sport climbed, and hiked...

Mountaineering Aug 29, 2019

The Best Gaiters

We tested 8 pairs of the top gaiters on the market to help you choose which ones to take on your next trail run, trek...

Belay & Rappelling Aug 23, 2019

Best Climbing Gloves for Belaying, Cracks, and Rappelling

Need some hand protection while you're belaying, rappelling, jamming cracks, or aid climbing? Gloves can be a helpful...

Slings & Anchors Aug 18, 2019

The Best Climbing Slings and Runners

Climbing slings are an invaluable piece of climbing gear that help protect you while leading and attach you to the...

Carabiners Aug 15, 2019

The Best Locking Carabiners

The locking carabiner is a fundamental part of any rock climber's rack, but there are so many out there that shopping...

Mountaineering Jul 25, 2019

The Best Mountaineering Backpacks

For this review, our seasoned field testers took out a collection of the industry’s leading mountaineering backpacks...

Bouldering Jul 17, 2019

The Best Bouldering Crash Pad Review

Looking for a new pad? This review examines the best 10 models on the market to help you find the right model for your...

Carabiners Jul 10, 2019

The Best Quickdraws for Climbing

Looking for a new set of quickdraws to round out your sport climbing kit? We can help. We selected 15 sought-after...

Climbing Harnesses Jun 7, 2019

The Best Climbing Harness for Kids

Looking for a new climbing harness for a kid crusher in your life? Our expert testers spent months putting 10 of the...

Climbing Shoes Jun 5, 2019

The Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Kids

With a lack of thorough kid's climbing shoe reviews, we researched over 40 of the top models, purchasing the best 9 to...

Climbing Shoes May 14, 2019

The Best Climbing Approach Shoes for Women

If you're on the hunt for a great pair of women's approach shoes, we've got the information you need. Whether you're...

Mountaineering Apr 3, 2019

The Best Mountaineering Boots For Women

Are you a woman in search of a mountaineering boot? We tested some of the best mountaineering boots for women...

Mountaineering Apr 2, 2019

The Best Mountaineering Boots

Trying to find the best mountaineering boot? We've got you covered. Our testers reviewed 7 of the top products on the...

Bouldering Apr 1, 2019

The Best Climbing Chalk Review

Looking for the right chalk for climbing? We sifted through the myriad of available chalk products and selected the...

Climbing Harnesses Mar 16, 2019

The Best Climbing Harness for Women

Calling all lady climbers! A women's specific harness can be a game-changer. These 11 harnesses are designed to fit...

Carabiners Nov 1, 2018

The Quest for the Best Carabiner

We wanted to find out which carabiner was the best, so we've updated our old review to look at some of the newer...

Big Wall Climbing Jan 30, 2018

The Best Big Wall Climbing Harness

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.

Big Wall Climbing Jan 17, 2018

The Best Haul Bags for Big Wall Climbing

We compare some of the best haul bag options to find you the right one for any size and style wall climb.