Gear Reviews

Water-resistance---great; durability---excellent. Breathability? Also on point. The Fjällräven Bergtagen Trousers hit the mark.

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The La Sportiva Testarossa 2.0 offers an updated heel cup, with more rubber coverage and a new design to better distribute pressure.

"The Asolo Eiger XT EVO isn’t just light, it’s the most nimble ice and alpine boot I’ve ever worn, and is absolutely stiff, rock-solid heel to toe."

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The modular options on the Petzl Dart Crampons mean they can mono- or dual-points.

Despite being marketed for indoor bouldering, the La Sportiva Theory is excellent for sport climbing on slippery limestone, and to some extent, pockety sandstone.

The Grivel Dark Machine deserves to be in the conversation about the best ice tools out there.

At 250 grams, the Kailas Tabary harness was designed for sending.

The perfect attire for the El Cap-obsessed or the climber in your life (not too early to start thinking about holiday gifts, hint hint.)

The Slide locking mechanism is a pretty neat innovation. According to AustriAlpin, it is the "world's fastest autolock." Big claim. Are they right?