I found the Petzl Fly harness ideal for glacier travel and splitboarding. I can’t speak to more advanced or alpine intentions yet, but for my intended use, the Fly will continue to be my go-to harness. It’s comfortable, light, and you pretty much forget that you’re wearing it while skinning, booting, and riding. Then, add in the sweet packability and the fact that you can put on the harness with skis or board on. Score.go to full review

At first, I was skeptical of this harness design, but it has worked surprisingly well. Whether I was belaying, hanging, or falling, the C-Quence handled the load comfortably. I never felt areas of higher pressure, and the tapered swami never cut into my torso, even during extreme contortions.go to full review

The Phantom's clean, simple and functional design makes it ideal for both sport and trad. It's light, but not super light, and is durable enough to take the knocks courtesy of its ripstop outer. Whilst it's pitched as being a harness for high end sport climbers, it's actually far more versatile, and is well suited to a broad range of climbers and activities, including both sport and trad. The fact that it's easy on the wallet makes it all the more attractive, and I can find very little fault..." go to full review

We really wanted to like this shoe and felt that perhaps with the right foot shape, we would have loved it. For folks who want a stiff, moderately downturned shoe that does not have a leather upper, the Black Diamond Zone is a great bet. This shoe has tons of rubber on the sole, which means it will likely last for a long time. It has a stiff midsole and an aggressive shape that allows it to perform well on vertical to steep terrain. We appreciate its edging ability but felt that it fell..." go to full review

The Five Ten Kirigami is undoubtedly a beginner's shoe. It is comfortable, affordable, and easy to get on and off. We appreciated this shoe for its comfort, and while we were not blown away by its performance, it held its own where it counted. The shoe edges decently well and works great for low-angle cracks. The Kirigami is certainly not ideal for steep terrain, but again, that's not really what it is designed for. This shoe is designed to be comfortable and encourage new climbers to enjoy..." go to full review