Mountain Hardware Women’s Hooded Phantom Down Jacket
The Mountain Hardware Phantom Hooded Down Jacket will keep you very warm in cold and damp conditions.
Hannah Trim
Metolius Monster 8.9 Single Rope
As a lightweight, 8.9mm rope that’s also quite durable, the Metolius Monster 8.9 is an attractive option for long, multi-pitch climbs and redpoint attempts.
Mammut Nordwand 9.3 Single Rope
The Mammut Nordwand is a great option for hard red-point attempts, as well as mixed and ice climbs.
2nd Look: Evolv Astroman
Hannah Trim takes a second look at the high-top Astroman, and makes some interesting observations about its sizing, shape, and stiffness.
La Sportiva Women’s Boulder X
In this head-to-head comparison between two top approach shoes, the La Sportiva Boulder X has the Guide Tennie beat when it comes to alpine climbs and quick peak attempts.
Five Ten Women’s Guide Tennie
Thanks in part to its super sticky outsole, the Five Ten Guide Tennie is one of the best shoes on the market for cragging days, short approaches, and easy climbing routes.
Tenaya Tatanka
“The Tenaya Tatanka is easily the most comfortable aggressive climbing shoe I have ever worn.”
Update: Evolv Geshido
We’ve already reported on the Geshido’s plastic prowess. Time now to weigh in on the Geshido’s real rock performance.
Evolv Geshido
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean we’ve stopped climbing. Here’s our first look at the Evolv Geshido’s indoor performance.
Five Ten Anasazi LV
The Five Ten Anasazi LV is a comfortable, all-around shoe designed for low-volume feet, but pay close attention to sizing.
Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate Carabiner
The Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate carabiner is effective at eliminating cross-loading while belaying, but there are a few quirks to be aware of.
La Sportiva TC Pro
The La Sportiva TC Pro has a reputation as a shoe for big names on big walls. But how well does it work on everything else, and for everyone else?
Five Ten Blackwing Women’s
The Five Ten Women’s Blackwing is an aggressive, slim, relatively comfortable climbing shoe that’s most at home on anything overhanging. But they offer no protection from being klutzy.
La Sportiva Katana Women’s
The La Sportiva Katana Women’s climbing shoe performs exceptionally well in a wide variety of conditions—once they’re broken in. Reviewer Hannah Trim argues it’s worth the wait.