Climbing

Patagonia Crag Daddy 45L Review

Comfort/FitThe Patagonia Crag Daddy 45L utilizes an aluminum perimeter frame with a tensioned mesh panel to provide load transfer. Well-padded shoulder straps with load lifters and a hip belt with...

DMM Flight 45L Review

Comfort/FitThe DMM Flight is only available in one size, and it fit this 6-foot-tall tester well. The back panel is supported by an HDPE frame sheet and padded via mesh...

Trango Crag Pack Review

Comfort/FitThe Trango Crag pack comes in two sizes, regular and short. The regular size fits this 6-foot-tall tester with medium build well. The double aluminum vertical stays (can be bent...

Mammut Wall Rider Review

ComfortThe Wall Rider offers great comfort in large part to its extremely low weight but also thanks to soft padding in the right spots, the brow and top of the...

Black Diamond Pipe Dream 45 Backpack Review

Comfort/FitThe Black Diamond Pipe Dream 45 lacks any type of frame sheet or suspension stays, but the ¾” thick foam provides enough structure and cushion to remain comfortable with one...

Singing Rock Penta Review

ComfortThe Penta was one of the most comfortable helmets tested and became a big hit with testers. The lightweight and lack of a plastic suspension system allow the Penta to...

Black Diamond Vapor Review

ComfortThe Black Diamond Vapor is one of most comfortable helmets tested and received rave reviews from a variety of testers for its comfort. A key contributor to the Vapor’s comfort...

The North Face Cragaconda Review

Comfort/FitThe North Face Cragaconda is available in two sizes with the L/XL best for six-foot-tall users. The suspension is comprised of a HDPE frame sheet and two aluminum vertical stays,...