The Best Climbing Shoes of 2021
Aside from the ice climbers, mountaineers, and Charles Albert, every climber needs a pair of reliable climbing shoes.
Smearing Superstar: Evolv Zenist Climbing Shoe Review
The California brand touts the Zenist as an indoor climbing weapon with the high sensitivity required for precise foot placements and delicate heel and toe hooks.
Five Ten NIAD Lace Review: The Rebirth of a Trusted Classic
The Five Ten Anasazi rock shoe line has been a stalwart for an incredible length of time — 1993 to 2020! This year, Five Ten replaces the Anasazi dynasty with a three-shoe NIAD line.
The Harness You Can Forget About (In a Good Way): Arc’teryx C-Quence Review
The Arc’teryx C-Quence harness flexes Warp Strength Technology, but instead of making a scene, it disappears on climbs, doing its job in relative obscurity.
Dometic Acquires Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters
Swedish camping brand Dometic announces their acquisition of Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters, a South African vehicle-based outdoor adventure brand.
SRAM Rival eTap AXS Review: Premium Electronic Wireless Shifting Trickles Down
Our head-to-head comparison between SRAM’s premium RED and new mid-range Rival eTap AXS groupsets revealed surprising results.
Beyond Wheels: ENVE Unveils Custom Carbon Bike Frames
Renowned for its high-performance wheels, ENVE jumps into the world of complete carbon bike builds.
Romp Custom FH Alpine Touring Skis: Built to Rehab From Injury
Crested Butte, Colorado’s Romp Skis developed custom skis, tailor-made to get you back on the slopes after knee surgery. Here’s how it works.
World’s First Recycled Climbing Rope: Edelrid Reveals ‘NEO 3R’
The Edelrid NEO 3R 9.8mm will use 50% recycled material from cords the company would typically discard.
SRAM eTap AXS Updates Mean Big Gearing Expansion
Today SRAM unveils a massive new eTap AXS road gearing system with incredible range and a sub-1:1 ratio. Big paved and gravel climbs have met their match.
Five Ten Hiangle Pro Climbing Shoe Review: Olympic Caliber for Local Gyms
Adidas Five Ten released the Hiangle Pro today, a shoe the brand specifically designed for World Cup competitions and the Tokyo Olympics.
Osprey Aether 55 and Ariel 55: The Cadillac of Backpacks
We tested the Aether 55 and Ariel 55 during a 2-day backpacking trip, overloading them on purpose, for this first look review. Check it out!
Luno Life Luno Air Mattress 2.0 Extends Your Car’s Sleeping Space
The Luno Life Luno Air Mattress 2.0 is a super-comfortable sleeping system for your adventure rig that adds 15 inches of legroom to your bed.
NOMAD Portable Grill Review: If James Bond Had a Grill
A new grill brand brings new ideas to the forefront of the grilling world with its take on a portable grill.
NEMO Flyer: The World’s First Baffled Self-Inflating Air Pad
NEMO introduced a novel hybrid design, merging an air pad with a foam self-inflating pad to produce the Flyer, the world’s first baffled self-inflating sleeping pad.
BioLite HeadLamp 750 First Look: ‘Run Forever’ Lumens With a Few Quirks
BioLite released its first HeadLamp in 2018, breaking into the market with one of the sleekest designs we’ve ever seen. This week, the brand unveiled its most high-performance model to date: the HeadLamp 750.
ENVE Rolls Into Bike Tire Market With ‘SES Road Collection’
Known for its handmade, premium carbon wheelsets, ENVE today launched its first bike tire, the SES Road Collection.
‘Bolt It On’ Motorcycle Restraint System: Carry Big Toys With Confidence
Bolt It On is one of the best ways to secure your motorcycle or bike to your vehicle.
Is a Built-In Harness Better? Mammut Realization Shorts 2.0 Review
This is the freest-feeling setup for sport and competition climbing.
Trad Climbing Armor: Black Diamond Solution Guide Harness Review
The Black Diamond Solution Guide Harness offers support, comfort, and extreme durability in a trad-specific harness.
SlingFin Portal Review: The One Tent to Do (Almost) Everything
The SlingFin Portal is a lightweight, two-person, three-season tent that withstands four-season weather.
Osprey Archeon 45 Review: Environmentally Friendly, Working-Class Gear-Hauler
With a simple but versatile design, the Osprey Archeon backpack should appeal to hikers, overnight campers, and climbers alike.
The Best Rope Bags for Every Climber
A great rope bag will protect the cord that protects your life. This article will help you find the best climbing rope bag for your needs.
Five Ten Grandstone Climbing Shoe Review: High-Performance High-Top
The Five Ten Grandstone is an all-day trad climbing shoe with a touch of sportiness.
Best Buddy for Small Cracks: Wild Country Zero Friend Cam Review
High quality, wide range, and a narrow head — Wild Country launches a formidable small-crack weapon.
ENVE Slashes Prices With New ‘Foundation Collection’ Wheelsets
The Utah-based component manufacturer addressed the elephant in the room by finally launching a wheelset under $2,000.
Bouldering on a Budget? This Is the Pad for You
Metolius stripped down its Session II Crash Pad to create the Basic Pad, released last week. The big news is the price; with an MSRP of $130, the Basic Crash Pad becomes the least expensive crash pad that is legitimately effective — and free shipping makes it even more enticing.
Trad Pack With a Twist: Mountain Hardwear Crag Wagon 45 Review
This burly, haul bag-style pack is ideal for trad climbing.
Review: Arc’teryx Resurrects Iconic Nuclei FL Belay Parka
The famed Arc’teryx minimalist belay parka returns.
Comfortable and Competition-Ready: Black Diamond’s airNET Harness
Black Diamond collaborated with rock climbing superstar Adam Ondra and other athletes to develop a lightweight, competition-ready harness.
Rock Climbing Shoes for the 2020 Olympic Games
Shoe brands flex technology and design muscle to give Olympic rock climbers an edge.
