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The Best Approach Shoes: Tested

Tackle technical climbs and trails with these favorite approach shoes.

The Best Climbing Shoes of 2023: Staff Picks

These are our favorite picks for rock climbing shoes, whether you're bouldering, sport climbing or trad climbing. Find your perfect climbing shoes!

How to Choose Climbing Harnesses

Learn how to choose the correct climbing harness for the type of climbing you do, whether it's sport, trad, ice or alpine.

The Best Camping Lanterns of 2023: Tested

Our roundup of camping lanterns includes models for car camping and backpacking, plus string lights and solar options.

What to Wear Hiking

Learn about clothes that can help you hike more comfortably, and get strategies for cutting the weight and bulk of clothing in your pack.

How to Choose Belay Devices

Learn how to choose a belay device for rock climbing. Includes the pros and cons of tubular, assisted braking and Figure 8 devices.