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Suit up and climb on. Whether you’re planning an epic climbing trip or working on a project at your local climbing gym, these women’s climbing pants will have you ready to get on belay. Finding the best climbing pants can be a pain. They need to allow full movement, keep you covered, and endure heavy use. And it doesn’t hurt if they look good while doing it. We’ve spent months researching, testing, analyzing, and geeking out on everything from the feeling of the seams to range of motion to find the best women’s climbing pants. The pants we’ve chosen move with...

This article will help you find the best climbing rope bag for your needs. Climbing is an inherently dirty activity, and that grime on a microscopic level can gradually damage life-saving softgoods like harnesses, quickdraws, runners, and ropes. Dirt can contain tiny crystals that aren’t visible to the naked eye, and these sharp particles can work into and slash fibers. In addition to periodically washing the rope, the best way to help prevent dirt and damage is to keep it off the ground in the first place. Rope bags can do this and more. The Best Climbing Rope Bags Best...

These fit every style and budget. Running is an uncomplicated sport — which is the way it should be. But it all starts with a pair of shoes. This spring, we’ve sifted through the jargon, new releases, and venerable kicks, and ran miles of road and trail to tease out which shoes rise to the top. It’s worth noting that this article specifically covers men’s road-running shoes. We also have a separate gear guide for the best women’s running shoes. And if you’re not sure what’s the right shoe for you, check out our buyer’s guide at the end of this...

From front-load trikes to smooth-riding longtails, you’ll be ready to pedal in no time. As an avid bike commuter and athlete, I die a little inside every time I have to get in my car to rush somewhere. Some days I get it together enough so that I can tow my toddler in our beloved Thule Chariot as we run errands. Testing cargo bikes hauling kids, dogs, groceries, and more; photo credit: Jason Cornell But since I became pregnant again, that too had to be put on hold as my growing belly (and fatigue) made longer rides increasingly difficult. I...

From front-load trikes to smooth-riding longtails, you’ll be ready to pedal in no time. As an avid bike commuter and athlete, I die a little inside every time I have to get in my car to rush somewhere. Some days I get it together enough so that I can tow my toddler in our beloved Thule Chariot as we run errands. Testing cargo bikes hauling kids, dogs, groceries, and more; photo credit: Jason Cornell But since I became pregnant again, that too had to be put on hold as my growing belly (and fatigue) made longer rides increasingly difficult. I...