Outdoor Prolink

If you’re looking for a somewhat aggressive shoe with solid construction, the Instinct is worth it. Relative to other similar shoes on the market, it’s a pretty good deal give how long it is likely to last. The women’s specific Instinct is identical to the men’s with the exception of adjusted sizing.go to full review

This rope is an ideal single rope to take into the mountains. It exceeded my expectations and I look forward to seeing just how much more I can abuse it before retirement.go to full review

In conclusion, the Petzl Sum’Tec is an awesome choice as the terrain gets steeper and becomes more technical. Its sweet spot is really on those long, moderately steep routes or carried as a tool for piton placement on alpine routes, but still has its place on more moderate escapades.go to full review

I first used the rope on a sport climbing day in the Calico Hills. The rope is awesome to lead on, and clips quickly and easily. It is so light to climb with that it feels like the rope isn’t even there. Red-point and on-sight sport climbing might be where it is the most comfortable. The elongation on leader falls is pretty real though, and the Swiftprobably wouldn’t be my first choice on routes near my limit. The Swift takes more attention when holding a fall than a thicker-diameter rope as..." go to full review

The Mega Jul quickly replaced my need for any other tube-style belay device. The lightweight aspect of this belay device (weighing in at 2.3oz, compared to 3.1oz for a competitive brand’s version) paired with its stainless-steel construction is what wins it my go-to vote. No wear and tear marks to be seen after extensive use. Expect the Mega Jul to last you two or more years, even if you find yourself climbing with it 200 days a year. Pair this device with the Edelrid Bruce, a locking steel..." go to full review

Overall, the Evolv Kronos are an excellent intermediate shoe. They are more technical than the Evolv Defy’s, but more comfortable than the Shaman’s. I would recommend this shoe to climbers who are looking for an all-around, technical shoe that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. It has been pretty refreshing to climb in these as they are a nice compliment to my more aggressive shoes.go to full review

The Kira is has a neutral fit, and can accommodate a narrow foot without feeling baggy but also works well for slightly wider feet. The velcro closure and flat last contributes to the Kira’s forgiving fit and make it a shoe that will work for most foot shapes.go to full review

Overall I think the Vapors are a very good shoe for technical edging and climbing longer routes where comfort is important. These could also make a great moderate alpine climbing shoe if sized appropriately. They are very light and comfortable which is ideal for bringing into the mountains. I am curious to try the Vapors out in Indian Creek this fall to test out their durability and crack climbing ability. Stay tuned!go to full review

The gear loops are cleverly designed, with variable stiffness based on positioning. The front two gear loops also have a removable divider, which is useful for racking different types of gear or lengths of quickdraws. I found myself using the divider mostly to rank draws with different sized carabiners. While it does not sound like a huge deal, having something there to prevent large carabiner quickdraws from ‘swallowing’ the smaller ones is a godsend when you desperately want to pull out..." go to full review

All in all the Grivel Shuttle is a reliable belay plate. Its design allows for big wallers to combine pieces of kit to cut down on harness clutter, as well as offering the fast and light alpinist to have a solid belay on wet and icy ropes. The multiple orientations create some much-needed diversity in use for a single plate, allowing the leader to adapt to the speed of the situation that is not offered in the average belay plate.go to full review