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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
Learn how to choose this safety essential for snow travelers. We cover avalanche transceiver features, use tips and trailhead transceiver checks. Read full article: How to Choose and Use an Avalanche Transceiver
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
Slings, runners, cord, cordelettes and webbing are all climbing essentials. Learn how to choose the type you need. Read full article: How to Choose Climbing Slings, Cord and Webbing
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
