Something I need to get off my chest before I get into the nitty gritty here: I am a La Sportiva Fanboy....
From interviews to behind the scene tours and first-hand experiences, we share stories of the lessons we’ve learned rock climbing.
Something I need to get off my chest before I get into the nitty gritty here: I am a La Sportiva Fanboy....
One of the most important pieces of gear you will use is your climbing shoes. While many climbers have...
Having used an array of ice tools starting from the Trango Captain Hooks to the Cassin X-Dreams I thought...
Backcountry now has their own brand of clothing geared for climbers. We're told that the GearHeads at Backcountry...
This is a guest post by Pedro McCardell, an adventurer, entrepreneur and filmmaker who is passionate...
This review is written by guest author and all-around humble badass Jeff Shapiro. For me, my rope...
Shaded by Stone is a fast read, full of climbing adventure, and written in a casual writing style. It follows...
Jeff Shapiro is a man often called to steep, icy walls. Here he shares his experience with his new favorite...
Living in a van leaves you with a very limited amount of storage space. However, having limited space...
As I look across The Valley, I am in awe of its tall, proud faces of granite covered with brilliant streaks...
My name is Michelle (@mvlasich44 on Instagram), and this is the story of my rack. To be honest I had a rocky...
My rack is an odd assortment of old and new, conventional and unconventional. It's inspired by my mixed...
I recently received a few pair of pants to review, and I'll compare them alongside my goto pants that...
I find tools are sexy, unlike crampons. That's just how it is. Tools become extensions of our arms and our hands...
The WeighMyRack Instagram feed boasts a wide range of gear storage options. From simple plastic tubs,...
Crampons are often the underdog and unsung hero of ice climbing gear. You normally don't often hear them...
Although I've liked Outdoor Research as a brand, I haven't owned much OR gear, primarily because I worked...
Josh Ferguson's gear stash is wonderful -- you can tell the gear is used often. Whereas some climbers...
3rd Rock is a core climbing brand making apparel for climbers. They're not a lifestyle brand looking...
WeighMyRack's ice climbing ambassador Kirk Turner reviews the Edelrid Skimmer 7.1mm Pro Dry ropes after...
Bonus: If you're reading this before June 13th you can enter to win a giveaway with goods from both brands!...
Whether a professional athlete or just a weekend warrior, we are always seeking an advantage and any possible...
I've shared a few dinners with Tommy Caldwell, and each time he has been humble and gracious. The introspections...
A story of bucking the norm and going for the impossible. Thanks to some small nuts, this tale comes...
Jeff Shaprio is a pro athlete who's spent 20+ years on ice. Here he reviews the Petzl Laser Speed...
Pro athlete Jeff Shapiro is a total gearhead, always in search of the best tool to get the job done...
The @weighmyrack Instagram feed often features gear rooms, closets, and storage systems. This post shows...
In previous posts we've covered the basics of how to Booty Gear stuck in a crack. This process works...
Over the years we’ve all had wonderful and memorable climbs: hard routes sent, projects completed,...
Whether you are an alpine, sport, or trad climber, gear is expensive, and despite best intentions and skill,...
Sean Swarner is a pro climber whose adventures range from battling through two deadly forms of cancer...
I first heard about Kush Climbing right around the time their Kickstarter campaign launched. My curiosity...
WeighMyRack set up a comparison test, à la Hot or Not, of 144 helmets. Tens of thousands of votes were...
I've been wearing a helmet while climbing for many years now and I think as a whole they've become so light...
When WeighMyRack was offered a pair of Red Chili shoes to test I promptly elbowed Alison out of the way and claimed...
For years, climbers with difficult long-term projects or heinously steep sport routes would leave their...
If WeighMyRack gave out a "Most Improved" award, it would without question go to the CAMP Nano 22. It's...
The CoDex is billed as "the go-to shoe when things get steep [and] can handle small edges and keep...
The photo above represents the large amount of lost gear from a party climbing Lost Chord, a beautiful...
The first time I tried on the 3rd Rock Eclipse top and Skat trousers my partner exclaimed, "You look...
Since we carry water on virtually every climb, we consider water bottles to be essential gear. When...
On August 29th, Carlo Traversi and Sasha DiGiulian topped out the north face of the Eiger, completing the...
Following his success on the Dawn Wall project, Kevin Jorgeson partnered with Duracell to create a...
While climbing I found the Bullet 16 pack to be great. It rides well and feels secure without limiting...
Powered by 4 AA batteries, the Icon is Black Diamond's most powerful headlamp. At 8.35oz / 236.6g with...
Find photos and details of all the rock climbing shoes coming out in 2016 from Boreal, Butora, Climb...
Athlete: Crack climbing machine JP "PeeWee" Ouellet History: JP's been climbing for over 20 years and has used most...
It can be a challenge to find equipment manufacturers that keep all their production here in the US. A lot of the small...
When a company makes the choice to manufacture in America they need to prioritize efficiency to survive;...
Black Diamond was born out of litigation so it's no surprise that the company has a very rigorous...
With it's steepled brown roofs and off-white walls, arriving at Black Diamond is like stumbling across...
WeighMyRack spent a day at the Metolius Headquarters in Bend, Oregon. In addition to a tour, I talked...
It was my first alpine climb and I was going to lead all 4 pitches of the West Ridge of Prusik Peak,...
Every company wants to claim their gear is Award Winning. When you see an award winning piece of gear...
Growing up it sometimes felt like my parents ran a recycling center in our house. Even when I thought...
In college I climbed a bit indoors. After college, my goal was to move somewhere I could climb and explore...
I'm all about stories. It only seems fitting to start with a mini-story of how WeighMyRack started. I'm...