Columbia Triteca Jacket
Good, not great. This amalgam of three Omni-branded technologies just doesn’t have the breathability, the stretch, or the abrasion-resistance to be a solid performer in the mountains.
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Mountain Hardwear Effusion Power ½ Zip
Tanner Jackson puts Mountain Hardwear's Effusion Power 1/2 Zip to the test, and comes away impressed by the attention to detail.
Icebreaker Blast Jacket
Tanner Jackson says the Icebreaker Blast is long on weather resistance, but isn't as sold on the level of comfort.
La Sportiva Futura
We’ve come around on this shoe's futuristic design. After more than a year of use, this shoe is still going strong, making it one of the longest-lasting slippers we’ve tested.
Trango CPU Helmet
The Trango CPU (Cranial Protection Unit) helmet is probably going to be most attractive for climbers or institutional programs looking for a durable helmet that will hold with repeated use and abuse and is simple to use and adjust.
Mammut El Cap Helmet
The Mammut El Cap is a great all-day helmet for trad climbers looking for a fully-featured lid.
Grivel Air Tech Helmet
The Grivel Air Tech helmet is best for climbers who want to wear a helmet in a variety of situations but don’t want the weight or poor ventilation of traditional helmets.
C.A.M.P. Speed Helmet
As the lightest climbing helmet on the market, the Speed makes it easy to wear a helmet in all forms of climbing, although the helmet will take a beating quickly unless you take care of it.
C.A.M.P. Armour Helmet
This helmet has an eye on the mass market, not the specialty climber. The C.A.M.P. Armour is a great helmet for price conscious buyers.
Saucony Ride 6
Make no mistake—this shoe piles on the cushioning. But while the overall feel is slow, cruisy, and damp on impact, the turnover is relatively quick.