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La Sportiva Genius Review
Most climbing shoes feature right-angle edges on the sole. Not the La Sportiva Genius. Its distinguishing...
La Sportiva Karacal Review
These shoes deliver a good balance of protection and sensitivity, and they're geared for longer runs over mixed...
La Sportiva Bushido II Review
This shoe is a good option for mountain runners with narrow feet. However, they have padded uppers that aren't very...
The Best Climbing Chalk
Looking for the right chalk for climbing? We sifted through the myriad of available chalk products and selected the...
How to Choose a Down Jacket
This article helps you decide which down jacket is the perfect one for you by going into much greater depth about the...
Editors' Choice
La Sportiva Katana Lace Review
The Katana Lace is a workhorse, not a show horse. This shoe keeps your foot in a relatively flat position, which is...
Top Pick
Scarpa Drago Review
Soft and comfortable, the Drago will keep your feet comfortable long after your forearms meltdown on overhanging...
Evolv Shaman Review
Chris Sharma designed these shoes to tackle the world's steepest, most difficult routes. Their unique "love bump"...
La Sportiva Miura VS Review
One of the stiffest shoes out there, the Miura VS excels in a world of very hard climbing, where it can use its...
La Sportiva Otaki Review
The Otaki is a competent all-rounder. If you strive to own only one climbing shoe, this could be it. It's perfectly...
Tarptent StratoSpire Li Review
This tent stands out as spacious with excellent water resistance. It's designed to take on storms and keep you...
Top Pick
Metolius Magnum Review
The awesome tri-fold design makes this pad great for hiking longer approaches to the boulders while giving you plenty...
How to Choose Approach Shoes for Climbing
If your hikes involve steep scrambling and exposed slabs, you should be wearing a pair of sticky rubber approach...
Find The Right Men's Fleece Jacket - Our Buying Guide
The outdoor industry is continually trying to improve and expand its fleece jacket lines. With so many different...