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5 Spring Essentials

by Finola McDonald    |    Mar 28, 2024    |    Gear Closet

Spring has sprung and between cooler mornings/evenings and warmer mid-day cycles, it can be tough to know exactly what you'll need. Today we're running you through our 5 spring essentials for spending...

How to Store Your Gear in the Off-Season

by Finola McDonald    |    Mar 26, 2024    |    How To

Hopefully, you've gotten your fill of winter. And if you haven't, well, there's always next year. But right now, you might be thinking about how you're going to make room on the floor of your gear roo...

How To: Pack Your Pack for Backpacking

by Finola McDonald    |    Mar 07, 2024    |    How To

Can you say that three times fast?  You might think backpacking is as easy as throwing camp on your back and taking off, but it helps to know a thing or two about weight distribution and efficient...

THE GEARTRADE BLACK FRIDAY SALE IS ON

by admin    |    Nov 23, 2023    |    Uncategorized

At Geartrade, we're all about giving gear the life it deserves. That means wearing it out on every adventure, repairing it and taking care of it, and when you've outgrown it, or it just doesn't fit in...

GT: September Gear Roundup

by Beth Lopez    |    Aug 31, 2023    |    Gear Closet

After a toasty-hot summer, you can’t blame outdoor folk for being really excited for autumn. It means we can do all the sports we love and actually feel comfortable. As you envision the crisp-air fun...

Belay Devices: Which One To Choose?

by Finola McDonald    |    Aug 22, 2023    |    Gear Closet

There’s no doubt you’ve heard many debacles over belay devices between climbers. And, while there are many ways to belay and more devices then we will touch on here, we’ll be covering the two most com...

Rock Climbing 101

by Annie Fast    |    Aug 17, 2023    |    Gear Closet

Rock climbing continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in the world. And one of the best ways to get started is at the gym. The learning curve can be very quick with climbing, so don’t be sur...

How to Clean Trad Climbing Gear

by Emma Athena    |    Aug 15, 2023    |    Gear Closet

When trad climbing, gear keeps you safe, and to ensure maximum functionality (aka safety), the spring-loaded metal devices known as “cams,” should be regularly inspected and maintained in great condit...

GT: Climbing Knots 101

by Finola McDonald    |    Aug 10, 2023    |    Gear Closet

Knots and climbing go together like no other. Read on for 8 essential knots to know and when to use them.