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A passive belay device that provides the extra security of auto-locking the rope without any moving parts. The...

A large and boxy belay device that is also more expensive and weighs over twice as much as the more popular GriGri...

An active assisted locking device that has a gradual camming action, along with a very steep price tag. It retails for...

A basic belay device commonly referred to as a tube-style device (or Tuber by the Germans!) While we've included...

A small (but still kind of heavy) active assisted braking device. It doesn't feed slack as smoothly as the Petzl...

A unique passive assisted braking device with some very noteworthy features, but is never-the-less a bit too trigger...

Updated in 2018, we compared it extensively to other passive assisted devices and prefer the Smart in most instances.

A double-strand "passive" assisted locking device. This model has lower auto-block resistance than many other guide...

The Saucony Peregrine 10 is drastically modified from its previous couple versions, and offers both firm foam...

The Altra Lone Peak 4.5 is a disappointing revision with lots of promise. We love the new stiffer and more resilient...

Allowing for a greatly expanded range for each individual cam, the Omega Pacific Link Cams are a uniquely designed cam...

A camming device is often referred to as a "camming unit" or often just a "cam." Very few people refer to them by...

The Classic Ultra Mid is a boot meant for walking around on slick surfaces, like snow-covered walkways and wet grass...

The Salomon Toudra Pro CSWP use innovate Aerotherm Aerogel insulation to provide incredible warmth, although there are...

The Keen Targhee Lace High are warm and very lightweight winter hiking boots that are also plenty waterproof. They are...

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