Mammut Comfort Knit Fast Adjust Harness ($160)
Testers loved Mammut’s harness for its wide leg loops and seam-free lining, which hugs the lower back without digging in. The 3-D-knit material held up to chimney squeezes in Moab without fraying.
Livsn Designs Flex Canvas Pants ($99)
These trousers from Livsn do it all, with zippered security pockets in front, reflective straps at the cuff for commuting, a gusseted crotch, and a mesh liner—all in a burly cotton-polyester blend.
Black Diamond Camalot Z4 Cams ($70)
Pull the Camalot Z4’s trigger and the stem stiffens for easy placement. Release it and it bends for safety in horizontal cracks. This also prevents the cam from walking.
Scarpa Veloce Climbing Shoes ($139)
The Veloce is a shoe for all climbers. It weds the comfort and price point of a gym shoe with the thin midsole, mild downturn, and ultrasensitive toe of a technical model.
Mystery Ranch Tower 47 Pack ($275)
The Tower 47’s U-shaped front panel zips open for easy access. There are handles for moving your load between routes, dual daisy chains, and five pockets to keep your rack and sundries organized.
Mammut 9.0 Alpine Sender Dry Rope ($260)
Slinky and supple, this lightweight line is ideal for alpine climbs and long-approach days, when cutting weight makes all the difference.
The North Face North Dome Chalk Bag ($29)
Drawstrings are a thing of the past. The North Dome’s buckle closure keeps your precious magnesium carbonate from leaking, and when it’s time to send, the cover folds down around the mouth.
Outdoor Research Astroman Hoodie ($89)
This quarter-zip shines in light squalls. Its soft, stretchy nylon-spandex blend is the perfect weight for summer and handles rough sandstone with no problem.
Black Diamond Session Approach Shoes ($120)
A breathable stretch-mesh upper, snug inner bootie, sticky outsole, and elasticized heel that both stretches wide and collapses in make this the ultimate crag slip-on.