Black Diamond Camalot X4 Offset Cams
The Black Diamond Camalot X4 is our climbing editor's "all-around favorite small cam." See what he has to say about the offset version of the X4.
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La Sportiva Testarossa
We've now put more than a year in the same pair of La Sportiva Testarossas. Here's our Update.
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.
La Sportiva Katana Lace
The La Sportiva Katana Lace is a good all-around shoe that excels at trad and crack climbing.
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.
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.
2nd Look: La Sportiva TC Pro
Joe Mills evaluates the La Sportiva TC Pro in its native environment—technical trad climbing and big days.
La Sportiva Women’s Solution
La Sportiva has made a "women's" Solution. It's very good. But it's not just a narrower Solution. And it's also not just for women...
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.
Stonelick Gordita Crash Pad
With a unique hinge design and high-quality foam, the Stonelick Gordita crash pad is worth a look for highball and solo bouldering.
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.
CAMP Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner
The CAMP Photon is a lightweight, full-size carabiner versatile enough for everything from alpine draws to building anchors, and it's cheaper than the competition.
Five Ten Team 5.10 (Team Black)
The new Team 5.10 fixes the one issue with the original version, and is a great, well-rounded shoe for boulder problems and sport climbs.
CAMP Pulse Helmet
Blister's Iris Neary updates her review of the CAMP Pulse, one of the few combo climbing/skiing helmets on the market.
Mammut Realization Short
A climbing harness built into a pair of shorts? We take a look at Mammut's Realization Short.
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.