Mountaineering Gear Reviews
We tested the latest and the greatest from Black Diamond, La Sportiva, Garmin, MSR, Gregory and The North Face.
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When you are in the mountains, the right gear is often the difference between a sufferfest and something you'd like to do again. A good bag down bag is a game changer. The same with a tent that doesn't blow away. Luck you, our dedicated team of testers has bought, tested and compared the rest of the mountainista essentials: backpacks, boots, ice axes and altimeter watches.
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Best Four Season Tents of 2023
Looking for a four season tent? Let us help. We researched over 50 of the most popular tents on the market and put the...
Best Altimeter Watch
To help you find the best altimeter watch for your needs, we researched over 40 and bought the best to test...
Best Winter Down Sleeping Bags of 2023
With a plethora of sleeping bags to choose from, it can be hard to know how best to turn your hard-earned dollars into...
Best Mountaineering Backpack
For this review, our seasoned field testers took out a collection of the industry's leading mountaineering backpacks...
Best Mountaineering Boots of 2023
Trying to find the best mountaineering boot? We've got you covered. Our testers reviewed 9 of the top products on 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...
Best Gaiters of 2023
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...
Best Ice Axes
What's the best ice axe for mountaineering? We tested the best products and compared them head-to-head across a series...Recent Gear Reviews in Mountaineering Gear Reviews
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REI Arete ASL 2 Review
The best 4 season tent you can buy for the price. While not suited for expedition use, it will work for the types of...
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Osprey Mutant 38 Review
This is a pack unlike any we have seen before. It has held its spot as our Editors' Choice winner for several years in...
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Asolo Eiger XT GV Evo Review
This mountaineering boot is a tester favorite. It's really lightweight, can stand up to most weather, and climbs like...
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La Sportiva Trango Tower Extreme GTX Review
What makes this boot a good value goes beyond price. It's light, so choose it for long routes or approaches. It's...
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Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 0 Review
This bag is perfect for the weekend warrior, car camper, or aspiring mountaineer who wants to explore the winter...
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Black Diamond Blitz 28L Review
This is a fast-and-light alpine specialty pack. It is not the most versatile or the most durable in this review, but...Mountaineering Gear Reviews Learning Center
How to Choose the Right Ice Axe
How do you choose an ice axe? Here are some key factors to consider when buying an ice axe for mountaineering....
How to Choose a Mountaineering and Alpine Climbing Backpack
If the ice axe is the posterchild of mountaineering, the backpack is our unsung hero. Mountaineering backpacks must...
How to Choose a Winter Down Sleeping Bag
If you're lost in a cloud of down feathers trying to find the right bag for your winter adventures, this article sets...
4-Season Tents - How to Choose
We tested both single and double-walled tents. Single-walled shelters have one layer of wind and water resistant or...
How to Choose the Best Mountaineering Boots for Men
Mountaineering boots are an incredibly important piece of gear for the mountaineer, alpine climber, and ice or mixed...
How to Choose Gaiters
Love 'em or not, there is a lot to know about this simple outdoor accessory. If you are thinking about trying them for...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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