Climbing Gear

Camp USA's XLC Nanotech Crampon is a lightweight, aluminum crampon that weight-conscious ski mountaineers look for, but steel front points lend an edge when you encounter icy or even rocky objectives. Aluminum points get shredded if you ever try to climb ice or rock, so Camp USA made the front points out of Sandvik Nanoflex stainless steel to solve that issue. Camp's innovative 3D shaped construction (pressed, not bent) makes the aluminum frame sturdier than standard aluminum frames. It's compatible with most semi-rigid mountaineering boots.

The 9. 9 Climbing Rope is Black Diamond's thickest and most durable climbing rope, and it's still versatile for virtually any style of climb. This rope balances the burliness required for big-wall projects with the beginner-friendly handling that new climbers need at the gym. Its Endurance rope boasts hardcore durability against rocky edges, and there's a half mark for easily identifying the rope's center for rigging rappels.

There's at least one cam in this Wild Country New Friend Set that would fit in a crack that suits our fingers perfectly. One might feel too small, and the other too large—or some other combination—but at least one will slide into a crack as perfectly as all four fingers. Given Wild Country was the first company to sell the original camming device, you can rest assured that they've had the longest to research an ideal construction.

The PU Mega Pack 50 offers a wide variety of holds to improve or complete our home wall design. With the proper mounting hardware included and a how-to booklet, this kit makes our upgrade an easy task.

EDELRID slimmed down diameter without losing strength to deliver the Eagle Lite Climbing Rope. The mid-fat 9. 5mm diameter trends the line between daylong multi-pitches and grade-pushing, single-pitch routes. To maintain optimal handling, EDELRID treated the Eagle Lite with their Thermo Shield, which aligns the core and sheath before shrinking them together for long-lasting suppleness.

Design and Details A full sport rack in one package Whether new to leading or replacing old gear, this package gives you the hardware you need to sport climb outside 10 Phase 12cm quickdraws are enough to lead a route 4 Locking carabiners and 2 60cm slings for building anchors

When scaling big walls, we depend on Black Diamond's 10. 0 Static Rope to bring our gear up. The thick, burly diameter and minimal stretch gives a strong and steady haul, while the 65-meter length pairs perfectly with our 60-meter dynamic rope.

From day one, the Contact Standard Climbing Rope has fed smoothly through our belay device and hasn't fought us when we push it through gates. We get consistency with Petzl's EverFlex technology stabilizing the core strands, so we can enjoy its suppleness and grip throughout its life.

Petzl's ultralight, compact, and highly protective Volta Guide 9. 0mm Rope is ideal when your climb is high up on the mountain, or the mountain itself. Its thin diameter works as a twin rope for long multi-pitches, a half rope for minimalist mountaineering routes, or a single rope for strenuous single pitches in the alpine. The rope's Guide Dry treatment meets the UIAA's standards for water-resistance by absorbing less water than 2%. Petzl also treated this rope with EverFlex to stabilize the rope's core strands for improved consistency, consistent handling, and an excellent grip. The Middle Mark helps you identify the rope's center for quicker and easier rappels.

Metolius Wood Grips' smooth texture saves your skin as you train and makes these holds hard to hang onto, so you get a serious pump. Hook up this 25-pack to get your home wall started right. Won't it be nice to have all the skin left on your fingers after a bouldering session? You can train hard all week on the Metolius Wood Grips without worrying about trashing your tips before you get on your project.

Design and Details Versatile rope for experienced climbers in rock, mixed, snow or ice environments Thin rope, excellent balance between weight and performance Greater longevity and ease of use in any conditions Duratec Dry treatment: makes the rope more resistant to water, dirt and abrasion Handling, grip and other characteristics are retained longer in cold, wet conditions UltraSonic Finish: the core and the sheath are bonded together at the rope ends which gives greater durability and avoids frayed ends ClimbReady Coil: specific coil makes the rope ready for use, which helps the user avoid initial uncoiling mistakes and increases longevity Middle Mark: indicates the middle of the rope to …

Petzl's Rad Line is a radically ultralight, hyperstatic cord that assists skiers doing crevasse rescue work, roping up on glaciers, and traversing glacial terrain. Unlike most static ropes, the Rad Line uses less than 2% elongation to improve certain rescue scenarios. The rough-textured sheath improves handling and accommodates Petzl's Tibloc and Micro Traxion devices.

If your next adventure involves glacier travel on foot or skis, make sure you don't leave home without the Petzl Crevasse Rescue Kit. At just 13 ounces, the kit provides everything you need (except anchors) to set up an efficient hauling system or rope ascent. Innovative tools like the Micro Traxion pulley and Tibloc make this ultralight kit far more efficient and easy to use than traditional Prusik systems.

From day one, the Contact Standard Climbing Rope has fed smoothly through our belay device and hasn't fought us when we push it through gates. We get consistency with Petzl's EverFlex technology stabilizing the core strands, so we can enjoy its suppleness and grip throughout its life.

Sterling's flagship rope, the Velocity 9. 8 XEROS is an all-rounder hero. It has a smooth hand for clipping ease on redpoints and a soft catch when we blow a foot above our last placement. Treated inside and out, this rope resists both dirt and slippage.

The 9. 9 Climbing Rope is Black Diamond's thickest and most durable climbing rope, and it's still versatile for virtually any style of climb. This rope balances the burliness required for big-wall projects with the beginner-friendly handling that new climbers need at the gym. Its Endurance rope boasts hardcore durability against rocky edges, and there's a half mark for easily identifying the rope's center for rigging rappels.

Perfluorinated chemicals cover dry-treated climbing ropes for obvious benefits—water- and abrasion-resistance—however, they have a ridiculously slow corrosion time, meaning that they'll last a longer than any climber's lifetime. This is problematic when ropes rub their treatments off rocky edges when you're lowering off the climb. It adds grease to the rock and, more importantly, our collective carbon footprint as climbers and humans. Edelrid solved this issue with the Swift Eco Dry Climbing, featuring the first eco-friendly dry treatment in existence. It doesn't use any of the aforementioned PFC's, and it still meets UIAA's standards for eliminated water absorption. The Swift's super skinny 8. 9…

There's at least one cam in this Wild Country New Friend Set that would fit in a crack that suits your hand-jam perfectly. One might feel too small, and the other too large—or some other combination—but at least one will slide into a crack as perfectly as your mitt. Given Wild Country was the first company to sell the original camming device, you can rest assured that they've had the longest to research an ideal construction. The 13. 75° camming angle is the ideal angle for secure placements, and the high-friction faces keep the cam positioned exactly how you want it. The Dyneema sling is extendable so you can leave your alpine draws at home.

From a day on moderates to pushing our grade, the Crag Classic Duodess gives us just what we need. The middle-of-the-road diameter keeps it light on the approach, smooth gliding through gear, and hardwearing through project battles.

Design and Details Comfortable, ergonomic canyoning harness designed for expert users and guides Facilitates carrying and organization of equipment Excellent durability, for intensive use

The ultralight Zero Friend is optimized for modern climbing while staying true to Wild Country's original innovation. Wild Country slightly adapted the original camming angle (13. 75°) to create one of the narrowest heads on the market. Each Zero Friend fits in thinner cracks, pockets, or even peg scars better than ever before.