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| | Organic Simple Pad
True to its name, this pad is simple – just great foam and all the essentials with nothing extra. This is some of the best and most durable foam out there. Between two layers of soft open celled foam ...
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100% recommend it (2/2) |
Mar 12, 2010; 3:48am |
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| | Five Ten Guide Tennie
This is one of the best approach shoes for easy fifth class climbing. It is the favorite of many guides because you can confidently climb easy routes without needing to put on free climbing shoes. I h...
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67% recommend it (2/3) |
Mar 11, 2010; 8:08pm |
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1 rating |
Mar 11, 2010; 8:04pm |
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| | Black Diamond Bod
The Bod is maybe the oldest harness still in production. Its simple design has lasted decades and it is still a harness many guide schools and gyms choose. The construction is simple and durable. ...
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1 rating |
Mar 11, 2010; 8:02pm |
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| | Metolius Half Dome Haul Bag
This is one of my favorite haul bags. For starters, it's a great size: big enough but not so big that you have to go spelunking to find the Snickers bar that fell to the bottom. It is also among the m...
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3 ratings |
Mar 11, 2010; 3:38pm |
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| | Metolius Master Cam
This is not only one of the best small cams for the money, it is one of the best small cams at any price. It is the first cam in years to seriously challenge the CCH Alien for the title of "best cam f...
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63% recommend it (5/8) |
Mar 11, 2010; 3:21pm |
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| | Mad Rock Mad Pad
The Mad Pad is the least expensive of all medium size pads we tested and has some of the thickest and stiffest foam. It was nearly impossible to "bottom out" and hit sharp rocks under the pad from any...
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1 rating |
Mar 11, 2010; 2:18pm |
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| | Black Diamond Zodiac Gear Sling
This is the lightest and least expensive big wall gear sling out there. It has contoured shoulder straps that distribute weight well. The front of the gear sling has a buckle that goes on and off easi...
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1 rating |
Mar 11, 2010; 1:23pm |
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| | Petzl Attache
This is the favorite belay biner of many guides because it is just so smoothe, especially when belaying from the anchor with a device like the Petzl Reverso III. Its a nice compact size but still big ...
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100% recommend it (3/3) |
Mar 11, 2010; 1:19pm |
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| | Black Diamond Neutrino
A decade ago, the Neutrino was the first really small and light biner to gain popularity. It was dramatically lighter and smaller than anything else seen on Yosemite's big walls. I wouldn't do a speed...
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100% recommend it (5/5) |
Mar 11, 2010; 1:06pm |
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| | North Face Cats Meow
The Cat's Meow is a durable sleeping bag at a great price that works in most camping and backpacking situations. I have had one for 15 years and still use it. After hundreds of times through the washi...
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2 ratings |
Mar 11, 2010; 1:00pm |
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| | Metolius Extractor
The Metolius Extractor was one of our favorites for its ability to probe out smaller nuts trapped in some of the smallest fissures. Its curved shape combined with having one of the thinner profiles ma...
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1 rating |
Mar 11, 2010; 11:54am |
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| | DMM Nutter
At first glance the Nutter appears no different than many other nut tools. However, it does have one unique feature: On its back end are two little teeth specifically designed for helping fish out wal...
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1 rating |
Mar 11, 2010; 11:02am |
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| | Black Diamond Padded Gear Sling
This gear sling uses a timeless design that is still popular today. It has a simple adjustment to fit just about anyone. Because the buckle and webbing are burly, we have never known anyone to wear on...
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1 rating |
Mar 11, 2010; 10:26am |
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| | Petzl Simba
This is a great harness for 5-10 year old kids in gym climbing or outside toproping. It is simple and has the fastest harness we know of to put on and adjust to the right size, thanks to the self-lock...
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100% recommend it (2/2) |
Mar 11, 2010; 9:34am |
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