Climbing Gear

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 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.

Features: Comprised of a COEUR STAINLESS hanger, nut and bolt 316L stainless steel offers excellent resistance to corrosion Hanger anti-rotation system: textured back keeps the hanger from turning when the anchor is being installed or when it is heavily laterally loaded during use Wide, ergonomic connection point facilitates carabiner clipping Width of the attachment point allows installation of two carabiners at the same time Thickness of the hanger and the rounded edges of the connection point minimize wear on carabiners Specs: Material: 316L stainless steel

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

DESIGN & DETAILS: Ideal for sport climbing and classic climbing The perfect balance of a small diameter, low weight, and high performance Dry finish makes the rope exceptionally versatile Packed to prevent tangling, no need to uncoil the rope before use Center mark TECH SPECS: Lower water absorption with extra abrasion resistance for more safety Achieves

Thanks to its skinny 9. 1 diameter, low weight, and advanced dry treatments, the Beal Joker Unicore Dry Cover Climbing Rope is as equally suited to difficult sport routes as it is to soaking-wet alpine excursions. The Unicore construction eliminates sheath slippage, and the Dry Cover sheath treatment guarantees a high level of water and humidity resistance.

The Mambo Standard Climbing Rope is our beefy tether of choice when taking our newer climbers to the crag. The wide diameter gives more control in belay devices, and the thick sheath provides increased durability for multiple top-rope sessions. Petzl's EverFlex treatment stabilizes the core strands, so we can depend on consistent grip and smooth handling as we dance up the wall, from first send to last.

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.

We pack along the Pur Line Climbing Rope to lighten our load on multi-pitch routes. The rigid core gives us better control on the throw when getting ready to rap. Once at the bottom, we get a good grip on the rough-textured sheath to easily retrieve our rope.

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.

We flake out the Arial Dry Climbing Rope at the base of our project, trusting in its flexible yet burly construction for smooth slack pay out from our belayer and reliable strength should we take another whipper on this hundredth redpoint attempt.

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.

Sharp edges are no stranger in alpine terrain, so when heading into the Uinta Mountains, we pack along the Starling Protect Pro Dry Climbing Rope. Edelrid's Protect technology provides a burly sheath without reducing the rope's dynamic properties, so we get superior cut resistance and still enjoy a soft catch.

Edelrid has succeeded in providing us with the first ever recycled climbing rope on the market, reusing ropes throughout the sheath and core of the Neo 3R Climbing Rope to give us the perfect marriage of safety and sustainability. Their Thermo Shield treatment promises perfect handling so we can expect quick slack feed from our belayer and smooth clipping through the crux.

Among Mammut's arsenal of Crag climbing ropes, the Crag Dry Rope stands out as an all-arounder for rock, ice, and every route in between. Mammut's Dry treatment excels UIAA's standards for abrasion-resistance as well as water-resistance, so this rope thrives in both desert and alpine environments. The skinny 9. 5mm diameter delicately balances between strength and lightness, making the rope suitable for both single- and multi-pitch routes. Mammut added a center mark to quicken rappel rigs.

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 …