Climbing Gear

When we're sussing a project bolt-to-bolt, we're clipping in with Edelrid's Bulletproof Quickdraw. With an integrated steel piece on the rope-end carabiner, this 'draw resists wear—no matter how many times we fall or how long we hang—while its aluminum body keeps the weight low.

Lightweight and rather compact, the CAMP USA Tethys Pro Small Mobile Pulley easily carries on your harness and attaches to ropes up to 13mm. Like its less-intensive sibling, the Small Mobile Pulley, the Pro features an aluminum alloy body and stainless steel axle for durability on climbs and rescue scenarios. Unlike the Small Mobile Pulley, the Pro uses sealed ball bearings for high efficiency (92%) and intensive use at higher speeds. This pulley is prusik-minding, so it makes for ease in rigging a hauling system on routes or managing emergency rescue situations. Plus, it features a large connection point that accommodates two carabiners, as well as rotating side plates.

From wandering alpine pitches to hair raising headpoints on grit, turn to the Camp USA Nylon Tricam for protecting horizontal cracks and pockets. Available in 13 different sizes for a wide range of placements, the versatile Tricam can be placed as an active cam or passive chock, making a few of these essential to every serious trad climbers rack.

The Dyon Express KS Quickdraw's carabiners combine the weight-saving lightness of wire gates with the snag-free convenience of keylock noses so climbers can enjoy the best of both gates. Dubbed KeyWire, these carabiners also feature I-beam constructions to keep the strength without the weight. The dogbone has a Karstop Evo retainer to stabilize the rope-clipping carabiner.

Design and Details The 10.5mm SafetyPro rope and sewn eyes on each end provides a secure, static positioning option SafetyPro lanyards meet ANSI Z359.3 & Z133.1

The Metolius Climbing Glove 3/4 Finger provides a snug fit and incredible dexterity to create the ultimate climbing glove. A durable cowhide outer molds comfortably to your hand, while split-cowhide reinforcements on the palm and triple stitching will ensure it lasts for seasons come. The Metolius Climbing Glove has a webbing clip-in loop and a hook and loop wrist closure.

The Metolius Climbing Glove 3/4 Finger provides a snug fit and incredible dexterity to create the ultimate climbing glove. A durable cowhide outer molds comfortably to your hand, while split-cowhide reinforcements on the palm and triple stitching will ensure it lasts for seasons come. The Metolius Climbing Glove has a webbing clip-in loop and a hook and loop wrist closure.

Over 40% lighter than the original, this iteration of the Metolius Alpine PAS saves precious grams on our rack. The chain-link-style design makes it easy to shorten and lengthen and is constructed from 11mm Monster Sling Webbing for lasting strength.

When we're sussing a project bolt-to-bolt, we're clipping in with Edelrid's Bulletproof Quickdraw. With an integrated steel piece on the rope-end carabiner, this 'draw resists wear—no matter how many times we fall or how long we hang—while its aluminum body keeps the weight low.

The Metolius Climbing Glove 3/4 Finger provides a snug fit and incredible dexterity to create the ultimate climbing glove. A durable cowhide outer molds comfortably to your hand, while split-cowhide reinforcements on the palm and triple stitching will ensure it lasts for seasons come. The Metolius Climbing Glove has a webbing clip-in loop and a hook and loop wrist closure.

Like many standard belay devices, the DMM Pivot is made from tough and lightweight aluminum, with two friction options to help us fine-tune our rappel speed. Unlike other devices, the Pivot sports a hinged guide-mode loop that provides some extra leverage and smooth action when we need to lower our second off the belay ledge.

Design and Details High strength Hot forged Versatile compact design Screw gate Keylock nose prevents snagging Solid straight gate I beam back Optimised for optimum strength/weight ratio

Edelrid's HMS Bulletproof Triple FG Locking Carabiner is built to outlast the rest in its class. The aluminum body keeps weight low, while the steel rope-bearing apex resists wear for a boost in longevity. With an auto-locking gate and belay retainer, this 'biner also gives us the best in safety.

DESIGN & DETAILS: A classic Black Diamond Alpine Hammer, compatible with the current Viper Ice Tools Weight: 2.8 oz

The Sender Wire Rackpack is a crew of smooth operators. From dusty desert routes to shimmering icefalls, the gram-saving wire gates open and close with grace, not letting grit or cold trip them up.

Whether we're hanging it from the first bolt or weighting it with our water jug, the Metolius Light Rail helps us get our fingers warmed up before pulling on our crimpy project. The reversible design lets us choose a smaller edge, while the included screws let us mount it at home for some off-season training.

This Rackpack of MiniWire Carabiners consist of Black Diamond's lightest clippers constructed specifically for trad climbing. They come in colors to match Camalots perfectly, and their hot forged construction ensures strength without much weight. Black Diamond tweaked the geometry of each nose to facilitate easier clipping and unclipping commonly missing from wire gates.

Design and Details Lightweight and breathable straps Sizeable gear storage and multiple clip loops to keep your organized

After gaining the chains and pumping out, the last thing you feel like doing is fiddling around with excessive slings, daisies, or quickdraws. The Metolius Personal Anchor System streamlines your anchor-setting process for increased convenience and safety.

Not only does the Petzl Reverso Belay Device give you serious stopping power when you're holding massive whippers, but it also functions as an auto-locking device when you're belaying the following climber directly off the anchor. This allows you to re-rack, tie your shoes, sip some water, and take a few photos without risking your climbing partner's life. Belaying two followers at once? No problem. Rappelling 15 pitches? The deep grooves give you plenty of control. Petzl also added a secondary clip-in point to help you release a locked rope if you need to lower a follower who has fallen.

Trango reached into an old-school climber's closet to give you the highly versatile and inexpensive Ballnutz. These sliding ball-and-ramp pieces lie between active and passive protections, and they fit in places that cams and stoppers can't, like parallel cracks and thin fissures. With more placement options than a nut and a smaller price tag than any spring-loaded camming device, you simply can't go wrong with the Ballnutz.

Black Diamond's Big Air XP Package pairs a tube-style belay device with a burly locking carabiner, so it's ready to give your friend a catch. The ATC XP features internal grooves to boost friction, helping to relieve some pressure from our brake hand, and two slots for use with twin and half ropes. The pear-shaped 'biner's rounded construction and large rope-bearing surface make for smooth slack pays and lowers, while the screw-lock gate boosts security through it all.

For your first canyoning experiences! Designed for group use or learning, the PIRANA CLUB is an adjustable friction descender for canyoning. It has three rope installation options and allows you to adapt the degree of friction before initiating a descent. It works well when used right-handed or left-handed. The plastic ring makes rope installation easier, keeping the device connected to the harness and limiting the risk of dropping the device.