Matt Samet

The price is competitive at $19.95, and with the emphasis on durability, the Metolius Gatekeeper Auotlock will last you for years to come.

Any wannabe badass worth his weight in Andro knows about the Tough Mudder races. But why should the dirt donkeys and quagmire queens have all the fun? Can’t we climbers get in on the masochistic action too?

Matt Samet gives us pointers on how to sell out in comfort, safety and style.

I tested this rope on routes both trad and sport, long and short. The 9.2mm is a hair too slim to work comfortably with a Grigri, especially for sport-wanking dog-a-thons, but is a godsend for trad climbing.