Gear

I sent a 5.12a then a 5.11d at the same crag, and the .11d seemed way harder. What’s up with the inconsistent rating of the Yosemite Decimal System?

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Gear Guy's body is a temple. Except when he's on a big wall, when, he says, he'll happily "haul up a bicycle and eat it."

The Kailas Selma II is a great option in the lightweight helmet category, especially at its price point of $108.

The Grand Traverse in the Teton range is a grand adventure, with 10 summits and over 12,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain. Having a dialed gear list will vastly increase your chances of getting it done!

What should you carry in a first aid kit?

There are screaming deals to be had in the run up to July 4---the savings on some big-ticket items like ice climbing boots are outrageous, and the number of shoes and harnesses on sale is through the roof.

Gear Guy gives his picks for a few of the best multipitch shoes.

The Mystery Ranch Tower 47 pack provides compartments for organizing all your gear. Open it up and splay it out.

My harness is uncomfortable. It is fully padded but, like LBJ said, it “rides me like a wire fence.” What gives?

The Trango Reaction Quickdraw is one of our new faves for climbing hard routes, whether onsighting at our limit or redpointing longterm projects.