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Big Wall Harness
We compare the best big wall harnesses on the market to uncover the best option for your next Grade V or Grade VI...![haul bags](https://d1nymbkeomeoqg.cloudfront.net/photos/16/77/289244_28105_M2.jpg)
Haul Bags
We compare some of the best haul bag options to help find the right one for any size and style of big wall climb.![ascenders](https://d1nymbkeomeoqg.cloudfront.net/photos/20/48/326305_19072_M2.jpg)
Ascenders
Whether you're gearing up for El Cap, glaicer travel, top-rope soloing, or even taking photos of your buddies at the...![aiders / etriers](https://d1nymbkeomeoqg.cloudfront.net/photos/29/99/421467_17762_M2.jpg)
Aiders / Etriers
We took 16 of the best aiders available today up some of the biggest walls in the country to test them side-by-side...Big Wall Climbing Gear Reviews Learning Center
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How to Choose the Right Aider for Big Wall Climbing
As the defining piece of gear that separates aid from free climbing, an aider is also the most frequently used piece...![Haul Bag Buying Advice: What Features Are Important For a Big Wall Climb?](https://d1nymbkeomeoqg.cloudfront.net/photos/30/30/424498_8175_M2.jpg)