Climbing tools and gear reviews. For the climber who knows the difference between a Camalot and a Friend and just wants to compare grades quickly when planning a trip.
The grade conversion problem is dumb but common. Your friend climbs in France and brags about a 6c. You climb in the gym at 5.11d. You go to Squamish next month and the guidebook uses YDS. Are you ready for that 5.11a slab? The conversion charts on Mountain Project work but they're behind three clicks. This is one click.
Plus honest gear takes. The rope you actually need (probably 60m, not 80m). The cams worth the premium (some) and the ones not (most). The shoes for your foot shape, not the shoes the YouTuber is sponsored by.
Tools
Climbing Grade Converter
YDS / French / UIAA / British / Australian + V-grade and Font for bouldering. Instant conversion, no sign-up.
Trad Rack Builder soon
By route style (splitter cracks, sport-trad mixed, alpine, big wall). What to bring, in what doubles.
Rope Length Calculator soon
Match rope length to your climbing area. Most US sport areas don't need 80m. New England and the Gunks can use 70m. Yosemite usually wants 70 or 80m.
Anchor Force Calculator soon
Vector forces on a two-piece anchor at different angles. Helps internalize why narrow-angle anchors matter.
Plain note about money: Some product links are affiliate (eBay Partner Network mostly). Small commission on purchases. Doesn't change your price. Climbing gear reviews come from actual climb-time, not test labs. Used cams from reliable shops are a smart way to build a rack; I'll say that here knowing some manufacturers don't love that advice.