Best Climbing Gear of 2024 | Tested & Rated
3 天之前 · Rounding out our women's climbing gear reviews is Jane Jackson, bringing her experience as a professional mountain guide who has worked in Yosemite, the Tetons, and parts of Alaska. These four climbing whiz kids, in addition to nearly 10 other experts ranging from professional to hobbyist climbers, researched and tested these award-winning ...
Climbing Gear Reviews - GearLab
From climbing shoes to helmets, our climbing experts test the best from Petzl, Black Diamond, Arc'teryx, La Sportiva, Scarpa, and more. Looking for climbing gear? Whether your goal is the gym, the crag, the mountains, or a big wall, we've got your covered. Let our team of climbing experts help you find the best climbing shoes, top climbing ...
The Best Rock Climbing Rack and Gear List - GearLab
2017年6月5日 · Car Camping Gear. Tent: REI Kingdom 6 or REI Half Dome 2 Plus (BB) Synthetic Sleeping Bag: Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina Spark 35. Sleeping Pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm or Therm-A-Rest Z Lite (BB) Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2. Below is our choice for Ultimate Rock Climbing Rack. We feel this is the most versatile rack that will perform the best ...
The 7 Best Rock Climbing Ropes of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
2024年10月30日 · XEROS Dry Treatment (PFOA-free) The Sterling Aero 9.2 Xeros is a veteran rope that has been on the market for years, and offers versatility for every style of climbing. At 9.2 millimeters in diameter, it is skinny enough for hard sends and long routes, while also providing enough durability for heavy-duty use.
The 7 Best Climbing Shoes of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年11月5日 · Rock climbing shoes are one category of gear where performance closely corresponds to price. Bargain hunters can rejoice, however, because the La Sportiva Finale is a fortunate exception to this rule. These affordable lace-ups come fitted with the same Vibram XS Edge rubber as the premium, top-rated La Sportiva Katana Lace. There's also a ...
5 Best Climbing Harnesses of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年8月7日 · Another versatile option is the Blue Ice Choucas Pro. This harness doesn't have any padding, making it a poor choice for climbs involving lots of hanging belays or long rappels, but for alpine climbs, ice climbs, and any rock climbs that don't involve hanging, this harness is an easy choice for its performance.
The 4 Best Climbing Backpacks | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2023年9月8日 · We put climbing backpacks from The North Face, Black Diamond, Mystery Ranch, Petzl, and many more through rigorous alpine days and multipitch climbs to help you find your perfect match. By Ian McEleney ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ Sep 8, 2023.
How to Choose a Rock Climbing Backpack - GearLab
2021年10月25日 · Rock Climbing Specific Daypacks. This is the style of pack we highlight in our review. They're small (12 - 20L) and designed to ride high on the back so they won't interfere with a harness. They're also tougher than the average backpack, like the Mystery Ranch Skyline 17, sewn with thicker fabrics to resist abrasion.
The 5 Best Bouldering Crash Pads of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
2024年5月22日 · We tested bouldering crash pads from Metolius, Mad Rock, Organic, Black Diamond, Kinetik, and others to uncover the best landing zone for your next project. By Buck Yedor, Matt Bento, Henry Feder, Steven Tata, Chris McNamara, Chris Summit ⋅ May 22, 2024.
Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Kids of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
2024年1月23日 · Evolv Venga. The Evolv Venga is our choice for the best overall kids climbing shoes. These shoes fit comfortably with a closure system that utilizes a single pull Velcro tab that tensions everything up, including the heel strap. Any excess strap can also be pulled out at the heel through double d-rings.