How to get your sleep system dialed in
Learn how to compile and calibrate a sleep system that will support your sleeping habits and be warm enough for the expected conditions.
Gear guide: sleeping bags
Every camper’s needs are different, and you’ll want to consider your priorities, sleeping habits, and budget when making this important gear decision.
How to choose a backpacking tent
Freestanding or tensioned? Single wall or double walls? There are a dozen decisions to be made when choosing a new backpacking tent.
How to choose a rain jacket
Learn the difference between a hard shell and rain shell as well as why you might choose one over the other.
Gear guide: outdoor jackets
The right jacket will keep you warm and dry. But with so many choices in insulation, shell fabric and features, choosing an outer layer is no easy decision
Figure 8 vs Bowline
Which is better for tying in – a figure 8 or bowline? Here, I try to answer that question by looking at the pros, cons, and best uses for each.
Are assisted-braking belay devices safer?
The answer should be obvious, but this misconception about assisted-braking devices still persists. Time to clear things up once and for all
How to kneebar
Besides allowing you to cop a no-hands rest, a kneebar can also free up a hand to clip or make an otherwise difficult reach. This is how you do it.
How to rest on route
Whether you climb 5.11 or 5.13, being able to rest on route can make the difference between a send and flail.