Chaco Classic Flip Review

The Chaco Classic Flip offers a stiffer than normal sole for a more rugged feel than your average flip flop sandal. Pack ’em in to give your feet a break between burns at the crag or in the backcountry or stay classy and wear them for every day activities.

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

Mammut Wall Rider Helmet Review

The Mammut Wall Rider is lightweight, well-ventilated, and easily adjustable helmet that offers protection for single-pitch cragging or longer alpine adventures. It’s a great option for those looking to upgrade from a hardshell model and is also available with integrated MIPS technology.

Friday, July 21st, 2023

Tenaya Tanta Climbing Shoe Review

The Tenaya Tanta climbing shoe is a great option for gym climbers or beginner climbers looking for a shoe with a bit more performance than other entry-level models. It offers up performance, comfort, fit, and durability for just over $100.

Tuesday, December 27th, 2022

Black Diamond Session Approach Shoe Review

The Black Diamond Session Approach Shoe fits squarely in the casual shoe market even if BD categorizes it as an approach shoe. As long as your technical footwear expectations are tempered, you’ll likely be happy with your purchase for everyday wear and tear with the BD Session

Saturday, March 26th, 2022

Sterling Hollow Block Review

The Sterling Hollow Block is great at biting down on ropes when tying friction knots using a Prusik, Klemheist, or auto block. Its Aramid fiber construction helps resist abrasion and heat. Pony up a few extra bucks to have one hanging from your harness, you’ll end up using it.

Tuesday, December 29th, 2020

Metolius Foundry Hangboard Review

The Metolius Foundry Hangboard is a decent hangboard that provides a wide variety of hold types in a compact size. While the compact size is nice if you are lacking space for hanging the board, it does limit the number of holds on the board compared to other wider models.

Monday, September 28th, 2020

Sterling Evolution Velocity 9.8mm Review

The Sterling Evolution Velocity is the gold standard for cragging ropes due to it’s durability and high level of performance across the board. If you are only going to own one rope, this is the rope to have.

Monday, May 25th, 2020

Black Diamond Gridlock Screwgate Review

The Black Diamond Gridlock Screwgate carabiner eliminates any worries of having your belay carabiner or belay device not being properly oriented. It’s simple and easy to use, perfect for single pitch cragging and gym climbing.

Sunday, January 5th, 2020

Petzl Sama Harness Review

The Petzl Sama is a good all-around harness for sport, trad, and multi-pitch climbs. It offers up low profile gear loops, good padding, and non-adjustable yet comfortable leg loops while still not being overly bulky or heavy. Great for beginners or experienced climbers.

Saturday, November 9th, 2019

Mad Rock Remora Review

The Mad Rock Remora climbing shoe offers up an affordable slip-on that is touted as a good all around shoe for beginner and intermediate climbers. It has a super soft fit and wide toe box that is great for comfort but lack in overall performance compared to other options on the market for slippers or gym shoes.

Sunday, October 20th, 2019