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Climbing shoes for gym, sport, and crack plus clothing.
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Harnesses, belay devices, and rappel gear.
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Ropes, carabiners, quickdraws, and protection.
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Chalk, chalk bags, brushes, and skin care.
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Hangboards, grip trainers, and home wall gear.
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Packs, crash pads, and day-out accessories.
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Best Big Wall Harnesses
Big wall harnesses built for hanging belays, jugging, and hauling, compared on padding, gear capacity, haul loops, and comfort over multi-day routes.
The Best Climbing Chalk
Not all chalk is equal. We compare texture, drying power, and staying power to find the best loose chalk, blocks, and blends for sweaty hands.
The Best Liquid Chalk
A solid base layer that outlasts powder. The best liquid chalks for gym sessions, humid days, and climbers who want grip without the dust cloud.
The Best Chalk Bags
The best chalk bags seal tight, sit right, and let you chalk mid-crux without thinking. Picks for sport, trad, gym sessions, and spill-free travel.
The Best Climbing Salves
Heavy-duty salves for flappers, splits, and gobies. Thick, wax-based formulas that repair serious skin damage between hard sessions and trips.
The Best Finger Tape
Tape that stays stuck through sweat and cracks. The best finger tapes for pulley support, split tips, and crack gloves, tested for hold and clean tear.
Packing tips
All tips →Climbing Photography Basics
Great climbing photos come from angle, light, and timing more than gear. Learn how to shoot from the ground and the rope while respecting safety at the crag.
Cleaning and Storing Climbing Gear the Right Way
Climbing gear lasts longer and works better with basic care. Learn how to clean shoes, ropes, harnesses, and hardware, and how to store everything safely.
Planning a Climbing Trip
A good climbing trip balances ambition with rest, weather, and logistics. Learn how to pick a destination, build an itinerary, and pack for real conditions.
Gym Etiquette
Climbing gyms run on shared space and unwritten rules. Learn the etiquette of taking turns, giving beta, and staying safe so every session goes smoothly.