2025 Summer Gear Guide

Whether you’re a cragger, alpinist, or office-to-gym rat, we’ve got you covered.

We tied into 17 climbing ropes to find the best of the best. After lots of use and abuse on rock, ice, and at the gym, these came out on top.

We tested 23 pairs on boulder problems, sport climbs, and trad routes. These were the top performers.

Whether you’re shopping for a sport climbing harness or something to keep you going on big walls, we’ve got what you’re looking for

Our favorite helmets of the year are so comfortable and breathable, there’s no excuse to climb without one

We tested and reviewed the best shoes for long alpine scrambles, car-to-crag jaunts, and everything in between.