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The Best Nut Tools for Climbing
We took the best nut tools and tested them at cleaning a variety of cams and nut types in all sizes and over a broad...
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REI Co-op XeroDry GTX Review
With a Gore-Tex construction and an outdoor-centric and function-focused design, it's hard to buy a better jacket for...
Dakine Titan Review
Not only is the Titan affordable, but it includes a pair of liner gloves. It offers a comfortable fit and tons of...
Black Diamond Guide Review
The Guide is seriously warm and burly, ready for pre-dawn summits and cold lifts. It's not meant for tying shoelaces...
Hestra Leather Fall Line Review
This is a sweet offering from Hestra. Dexterity and durability are its finest points, providing reliable nimbleness...
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REI Arete ASL 2 Review
The best 4 season tent you can buy for the price. While not suited for expedition use, it will work for the types of...
Top Pick
Black Diamond Firstlight Review
Ideal for ski touring, alpine climbing, or trips where a lightweight tent and a small packed size are preferred.
Black Diamond HiLight Review
One of the lightest and most compressible models in our review and still offers more ventilation than most other...
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Black Diamond JetForce Tour 26L Review
A sweet all-around touring pack that is a big step forward from previous JetForce Packs. It features new, cutting-edge...
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Mammut Pro X Removable 3.0 35L for Women Review
Designed to fit folks with shorter torsos, this small-framed pack boasts one of the most functional overall pack...
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Black Diamond JetForce UL Review
No model is even close to matching this airback pack for its weight, functionality, and volume. While it certainly...
Mammut Ultralight Removable 3.0 Review
While hardly the most versatile pack, this model is one of the lightest systems out there. It gives up a fair amount...
Pieps Powder BT Review
Despite being billed as a more "basic" beacon, this capable model packs in more performance than most other beacons in...
Pieps Pro BT Review
This intuitive, professional-level beacon is one of the few high-end models that is capable enough for a demanding...