Black Diamond Moji

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

Discover the top-rated approach shoes at REI, expertly tested for performance and durability. Find the best footwear for tackling any terrain with confidence.

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

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

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

Learn how to choose carabiners for rock climbing, and the benefits of locking, nonlocking, wiregate, bent-gate and straight-gate carabiners.