You have the power to make your gear organized to have faster and smoother transitions. Whether you use a Love Handle (or similar alternative), organizing your gear will make for a cleaner start to the day. It can also make moving between climbs significantly faster.In cragging situations, the Love Handle (particularly the Double Rainbow edition) gives a leg up over a standard sling in every way other than price. If you can’t personally justify the cost to splurge on yourself, we think the..." go to full review

I like the Petzl Corax LT. The foam is far more comfortable compared to Black Diamond’s Momentum. I have had to learn how to unclip from my gear loops slightly different, but it hasn’t stopped my progress. Before buying, though, measure your hips and your thighs to receive a harness geared toward your size.go to full review

In short, if you’re going to be up there wasting away on the big stone choosing to let your body wither and your brain crumble, you might as well be standing in the ladder that suits your style best. At the end of the day, that wall rat will always stumble to his bivy behind the bear boxes with conviction that he had you beat but as long as you keep getting after it, let them stare up at your headlamp as you use whatever ladder you like.go to full review

The Zenit earned its place in my shoe quiver for moderately difficult, high-volume days when I wanted support, comfort, and durability to not burn through my more expensive pairs. For those just entering the sport, the Zenit is a big step up from flat-lasted, imprecise entry-level or rental shoes, and will suit your climbing abilities much better than those banana-shaped boomerangs you see strapped to the pros as you dive deeper in the sport and strengthen your feet.go to full review