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Evolv Defy
 Evolv Defy
The Evolv Defy is one of the best values in climbing shoes. It is the best selling shoe at most Bay Area climbing gyms and maybe the best selling shoe in the country. It climbs great, looks cool and o...


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100% recommend it (3/3)
Sep 09, 2010; 2:47am
La Sportiva Miura
 La Sportiva Miura
The La Sportiva Miura is a climbing shoe that stands out as an edging machine. Tommy Caldwell did most of his wicked technical El Capitan free ascents in this shoe before switching to his signature La...


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86% recommend it (6/7)
Sep 09, 2010; 2:45am
Five Ten Guide Tennie
 Five Ten Guide Tennie
This is a great approach shoe 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 have even ...


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64% recommend it (7/11)
Sep 09, 2010; 2:42am
Petzl E+Lite
 Petzl E+Lite
The Petzl E+Lite Headlamp was our highest rated micro headlamp. At one ounce, it is tied for the lightest and most compact headlamp we tested. It is durable (we put it through the washing machine by a...


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Sep 09, 2010; 2:39am
DMM Peenut
 DMM Peenut
As their name implies, DMM Peenuts are a series of smaller climbing nut. They come in only five sizes and have a heavily tapered design that fits wonderfully into small pods, pin scars and flairs. Be...


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100% recommend it (7/7)
Sep 09, 2010; 2:37am
DMM Offset Nut
 DMM Offset Nut
DMM Offset nut is a climbing nut design purchased from Hugh Banner (HB) two years ago when HB went out of business. DMM made a few small changes that improved the old successful design. If you climb i...


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100% recommend it (8/8)
Sep 09, 2010; 2:36am
Arcteryx X350a
 Arcteryx X350a
Of all the harnesses we tested, this one and its sibling the Arc'teryx R320 turned the most heads – it is just so thin and unlike any other harness out there. Arc'teryx uses what they call Warp techno...


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Sep 09, 2010; 2:35am
Black Diamond Dynex Runner
 Black Diamond Dynex Runner
At 10mm wide Black Diamond’s Dynex slings were some of the most compact that we tested; saving you a lot of weight and space over Black Diamond’s 18mm nylon slings, and even over some of the other Dyn...


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100% recommend it (2/2)
Sep 09, 2010; 2:33am
Black Diamond ATC Guide
 Black Diamond ATC Guide
The Black Diamond ATC Guide is a tough rappel/guide’s belay device. The ATC Guide works great for belaying a leader off the waist and off the anchor in auto-block mode. It is more affordable than the ...


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100% recommend it (7/7)
Sep 09, 2010; 2:29am
Black Diamond Neutrino
 Black Diamond Neutrino
A decade ago, the Neutrino was the first really small and light carabiner to gain popularity. It was dramatically lighter and smaller than anything else seen on Yosemite's big walls. I wouldn't do a s...


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100% recommend it (7/7)
Sep 09, 2010; 2:23am
Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Solar
 Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Solar
Therm-a-Rest made their time-tested classic closed-cell pad even warmer and more comfortable. If it weren't for its large size, this pad would come with us everywhere. ...


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Sep 09, 2010; 12:05am
Therm-a-rest NeoAir
 Therm-a-rest NeoAir
This is one of the coolest inflatable pads available. The innovative design features a nickel lining (like a space blanket) that makes it incredibly warm. Interior baffles provide some support and sta...


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25% recommend it (1/4)
Sep 08, 2010; 11:36pm
Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest
 Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest
This is the go-to sleeping pad for anyone who prioritizes price, durability, and weight. It works in just about any camping situation, whether on a big wall in Yosemite, backpacking, or car camping. P...


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100% recommend it (2/2)
Sep 08, 2010; 11:10pm
Black Diamond Rocklock
 Black Diamond Rocklock
This is Black Diamond's largest belay and rappel locking carabiner and it's an overall great deal. It was the highest rated $10 carabiner and scored only behind the Petzl Attached 3D, which was double...


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67% recommend it (4/6)
Sep 08, 2010; 6:52pm
Wild Country Neon
 Wild Country Neon
This is one of the lightest locking carabiners made and is also light for non- locking carabiners. The I-beam construction and no-snag key-lock gate add to its easy of use and handling. It works well ...


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Sep 08, 2010; 6:15pm
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