Mammut Twilight Twin Rope
The 7.5mm Mammut Twilight is a prime example of a modern, lightweight twin/half rope, making it one of the most effective tools available to alpine climbers.
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Adidas Terrex Solo
The Adidas Terrex Solo is a cushy, comfortable shoe that occupies a position between light/breathable and stocky/durable approach shoes.
SCARPA Instinct VS
For bouldering or technical face climbing, you'll be hard pressed to find a better shoe than the SCARPA Instinct VS.
Cold Cold World Chernobyl Backpack
The Cold Cold World Chernobyl is a fully customizable, well-built pack. And more than three years of testing have proven it to be really damn durable, too.
Patagonia Rover Shoe
The Patagonia Rover is a versatile hybrid: part minimalist trailer runner, part approach shoe, even part water shoe. But read on to learn where it really shines.
Five Ten Men’s Guide Tennie
If you need an approach shoe to use year-round or to handle alpine conditions in the summer, the Five Ten Guide Tennie is a great choice.
Evolv Cruzer Approach Shoe
If you're looking for a packable, minimalist approach shoe that is also great for kicking around town, the Cruzer is very hard to beat.
Metolius Supercam
The Metolius Supercam has an odd, asymmetrical lobe design that's perfect in certain situations, and certainly not perfect for all.
Triple Aught Design Stealth Hoodie LT
The Triple Aught Design Stealth Hoodie LT is a super durable 3-layer shell with a very interesting waterproof membrane like nothing we've seen before.
Boulder5 Cragging Pack
If you’ve ever complained about a rope or crag bag, you should get in touch with Boulder5.
Black Diamond Camalot X4
See why Blister's climbing editor calls the Black Diamond X4 his "all-around favorite small cam."
Metolius Master Cam
When it first debuted, the Metolius Master Cam was touted as the piece to end the CCH Alien’s reign as the most beloved small cam on the market. About five years later, it's still holding its own in the competitive arena.
Mammut Infinity 9.5 Single Rope
Mammut's Infinity, a 9.5mm single with exceptionally fluid handling, sets the bar pretty high for the one-rope quiver.
Five Ten Stonelands VCS
Though not an edging machine, the Five Ten Stonelands VCS strikes a good balance between sensitivity and performance. It also marks a new step in climbing shoe design.
Metolius Gatekeeper Belay Carabiner
The Metolius Gatekeeper is a very good cross-load-proof belay carabiner. (But just how useful is this safety technology, in general?)
Westcomb Crest Hoody
The Westcomb Crest Hoody is an impressive achievement that doesn’t leave much room for improvement.
Cams 101: Glossary
From Active Placement to Usable Range, all you wanted to know about cams, defined.
Cams 101: Buying Cams
There’s a lot of information and nuance out there when it comes to cams. Here are some things to consider when standing in front of a wall of cams at your local shop.
Metolius Offset TCU Cams
If you haven't considered offset cams, we'll explain why you should. The Metolius Offset TCUs are a great addition to your rack, allowing you to protect sections of rock that would otherwise be unprotectable.
Evolv Astroman
Not every shoe should try to do every thing. The Evolv Astroman is a high-top-style designed with long trad routes in mind, a goal it certainly achieves.