Block pulls are fast becoming a go-to for training climbing-specific grip strength. Learn what’s driving the trend as well as how to use the protocol.
Learn how to compile and calibrate a sleep system that will support your sleeping habits and be warm enough for the expected conditions.
Every camper’s needs are different, and you’ll want to consider your priorities, sleeping habits, and budget when making this important gear decision.
Freestanding or tensioned? Single wall or double walls? There are a dozen decisions to be made when choosing a new backpacking tent.
Learn the difference between a hard shell and rain shell as well as why you might choose one over the other.
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
When you need to make long rappels but don’t want to climb with double ropes, using a tag line with a single rope offers certain advantages.
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.
The answer should be obvious, but this misconception about assisted-braking devices still persists. Time to clear things up once and for all