Vegan Mountaineering Gear

Our testers spent months putting the best hiking and backpacking boots sold at REI through their paces. The 12 in this list are the top performers.
Read full article: The Best Hiking Boots of 2024: Tested

Getting into leading trad routes? Learn how to choose types of passive protection, such as chocks, nuts and hexes.
Read full article: How to Choose Climbing Nuts, Stoppers and Chocks

Learn about the two main types of active climbing protecction (pro) including the ubiquitous cams and the less common spring-loaded wedges.
Read full article: How to Choose Cams and Wedges (Active Pro)

Gaiters come in different shapes and sizes. Learn how to choose and use gaiters for hiking, mountaineering and trail running.
Read full article: How to Choose and Use Gaiters

Learn how to choose crampons for snow walking, mountaineering and ice climbing, and the benefits of hybrid, step-in and strap-on crampons.
Read full article: How to Choose Crampons

Find out how to choose the right ice axe for your intended use. Learn how to size your ice axe, the parts of an ice axe and key features to consider.
Read full article: How to Choose an Ice Axe