La Sportiva Theory
Despite being marketed for indoor bouldering, the La Sportiva Theory is excellent for sport climbing on slippery limestone, and to some extent, pockety sandstone.
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Sterling Quest 9.6
MSRP: $256 There’s no need to wear a tuxedo to the office (particularly if you’re working from home), but you don’t want to show up in a ratty t-shirt either. That’s kind of … Continue reading "Sterling Quest 9.6" -
La Sportiva Testarossa 2.0
MSRP: $199 Downturned, asymmetric and a supple midsole. A good car won’t fix a bad driver, but it’ll certainly make it harder for the bad driver to mess up. Likewise, the La Sportiva … Continue reading "La Sportiva Testarossa 2.0" -
Asolo Eiger XT EVO
MSRP: $625 The pandemic that kept us caged and steering clear of each other as if we had the plague has at least taught me to appreciate normal, small things. Frothy expresso sputtering … Continue reading "Asolo Eiger XT EVO" -
Beal Ghost
MSRP: $110 My criteria for reviewing a harness—or any gear for that matter—is that I really like it. Most harnesses are average, but I respect what Beal has done with their Ghost harness. For … Continue reading "Beal Ghost" -
Petzl Dart Crampons
MSRP: $250 Since the age of 4, I’ve been distrustful of interchangeable things. You should be too. Why? It’s never as easy in the commercial, and the stuff always breaks. Those arms on my … Continue reading "Petzl Dart Crampons" -
Grivel Dark Machine
MSRP: $420 Light, mean and versatile, the Dark Machine is Grivel’s newest tool in their “Machine” line—which also includes the Tech Machine, North Machine and Light Machine—and it is the most technical ice tool … Continue reading "Grivel Dark Machine" -
Kailas Tabary
MSRP: $154 “Wow, that’s a thin belay loop,” shouted my friend from across the crag. I was tying in to hop on Spray-a-Thon, one of my favorites at Rifle. At that point, I was … Continue reading "Kailas Tabary" -
AustriAlpin HMS Rondo Slide Autolock Carabiner
MSRP: $16.95 Locking carabiners come in few different varieties: You’ve got your standard screwgate locker. Then you’ve got your autolocking twist-lock biner. There are the rarely-seen-in-the-wild but oh-so-sexy Black Diamond Magnetron autolocking biners. And … Continue reading "AustriAlpin HMS Rondo Slide Autolock Carabiner" -
Kailas Route Setter Tool Belt
MSRP: $61 (only $39.95 on Amazon right now!) For most route setters, tool belts are a must. Setters have an overabundance of things—hardware, safety gear, holds, gum, Clif Bar wrappers and other odds … Continue reading "Kailas Route Setter Tool Belt" -
VSSL JAVA
Sponsored by VSSL Price: $99 Weight: 12.7 oz Dimensions: 2” x 6” Tech: Integrated, Extended Clip and Flip Handle, Press Button Release, Stainless Steel Burr The VSSL (pronounced “Vessel”) JAVA is a top-notch … Continue reading "VSSL JAVA" -
Review: Gunks Apps
If you’re a rock climber based in the Northeast of the United States, Gunks Apps is a new viable alternative to paper guidebooks or to Rakkup and Mountain Project for smartphone users. Although crowdsourced apps … Continue reading "Review: Gunks Apps" -
Deuter Guide Lite 24
MSRP: $130 From the overall fit and feel, to the littlest tiny features, the Deuter Guide Lite 24 is a thoughtfully designed pack for those looking to save weight without sacrificing functionality on technical … Continue reading "Deuter Guide Lite 24"