A look back at the inspiring history of one of the nation’s most iconic independent gear shops on the eve of its 50th anniversary

When editor Jeremy Rellosa isn’t reviewing gear for us, he’s usually climbing up something. For this episode of the Gear Shed, he shows off his favorite climbing pack, Mountain Hardwear’s 45-liter Crag Wagon, and shares why it’s his ideal bag for a day at the crag.

Climbing equipment that has your back

The Metolius anchor draw held up surprisingly well in our field testing

Get on track to flash your hardest routes

It breathes and wicks sweat better than any other midlayer I’ve tested

Better gear for your ups and downs

Leading gear for frozen alpine missions

Now through October 4, stock up on our favorite climbing gear at Moosejaw. Save up to 25 percent or get 20 percent off one full-price item with code 20CLIMBSALE.

There are more climbing-shoe companies out there than ever before

Practice now and they'll come in handy on future adventures

Tools for trying hard on all projects

We caught up with Scarpa's climbing shoe category manager Heinz Mariacher to talk about what's next

From the folks at Impact Route Setting, this video shows how they built a backyard bouldering wall

Alex Honnold and Black Diamond are out to make climbing iconic areas like El Cap and Devils Tower "a little bit more mellow"

Editor Jeremy Rellosa talks about when it's time to replace your climbing rope, quickdraws, harness, climbing shoes, and helmet

It might be sooner than you think

The goal: test Decathlon's budget-friendly beginner climbing gear

Whether you're bouldering, sport climbing, or jamming splitters, choosing the right shoes is about more than fit. These are the best models.