The North Face Morph Vest
Down vests have been around forever, but The North Face Morph Vest brings some interesting new tech to this classic insulation piece.
Matt Zia
Edelrid Bulletproof Quickdraw
The Edelrid Bulletproof quickdraw features a unique hybrid construction that’s designed to offer the best of both worlds: steel’s durability and aluminum’s low weight. So does it actually work?
Matt Zia
Age: 26 | Vitals: 5’11”, 165 lbs | Years climbing: 10 | Years skiing: 15 | Current Residence: Bozeman, MT
Background
I grew up playing in the mountains of Ne…
Petzl Sitta Harness
The Petzl Sitta harness is one of the lightest on the market, but Petzl says it's still fully featured, comfortable, and durable enough for technical rock and ice climbing. So what (if any) compromises did they make by going so light?
Black Diamond Shadow
Black Diamond entered the climbing-shoe market only a year ago, and the Shadow is their most aggressive offering. So how does it compare to similar shoes like the Scarpa Instinct VS and La Sportiva Testarossa & Kataki? Check out our review.
Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight Cams
Black Diamond’s Camalot Ultralights take their classic Camalot design and trim down the weight significantly, but what about durability and value? We weigh in on how the Ultralights compare to the original Camalots, as well as some other options on the market like the Metolius Ultralight Master Cams.
La Sportiva Kataki
The La Sportiva Kataki looks a lot like one of our favorite climbing shoes, the Sportiva Katana Lace. So how similar or different are the two shoes, and where does the Kataki really excel? Check out our review.
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Summit Hooded Jacket
Lots of our reviewers love the original Outdoor Research Ferrosi Jacket, and now there’s a new, burlier version called the Ferrosi Summit. So how much of the original Ferrosi’s versatility does the Summit version maintain, and just how much burlier is it?
Black Diamond VaporLock Magnetron Carabiner
Black Diamond’s Magnetron carabiners are certainly unique, but are they better than traditional lockers? We spent the past season using the VaporLock Magnetron on everything from single-pitch climbs in Indian Creek to multi-pitch ice in Montana to see just how effective this innovation really is.
Black Diamond First Light Hoody
Most of the major apparel brands are now making some sort of “active insulation” mid layer, so how does Black Diamond’s offering, the First Light Hoody, compare?
2017 Sterling Fusion Nano IX Rope
Sterling’s revamped Fusion Nano IX rope put up some impressive numbers in lab tests, so we took it out in a variety of conditions to see how it fares in the real world.
Edelrid Mega Jul Belay Device
The Edelrid Mega Jul offers an intriguing combination of assisted braking functionality and minimal weight, and though it’s not the best all-around belay device, it performs well in particular climbing situations.
Mammut Wall Rider Helmet
The Mammut Wallrider helmet offers a hard-to-beat combination of durability and low weight.
Arc’teryx Acrux FL GTX Approach Shoe
The Arc'teryx Acrux FL GTX is a radical departure from traditional approach shoes.
Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is one of the most versatile soft shells we've used.
Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody
The Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody is an excellent, if somewhat specialized softshell.
Mammut Multipitch Chalk Bag
Mammut's Multipitch Chalk Bag is much more useful than your average chalk bag.
Mystery Ranch Pitch 40 Backpack
The Mystery Ranch Pitch 40 is one of the most durable, comfortable climbing packs we've used, but that comes with a sacrifice in versatility.
Black Diamond Mission 75 Pack
The Black Diamond Mission 75 is a lightweight, versatile, big load hauler that climbs very well.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema Ice Pack 3400
The HMG Ice Pack 3400 is one of the best light but durable packs we’ve tested.