We love the feeling of wrenching off our ski and snowboard boots at the end of a long day almost as much as we love putting them on in the morning to score first tracks. These fresh kicks offer comfort, warmth, and steez for hitting the bar, exploring a new downtown, or relaxing back in the lodge.��

Salomon Vaya Blaze Thinsulate ClimaSalomon Waterproof ($140)

Maximize your ski-trip ­packing list with this lightweight winter boot, which doubles as a dependable hiker—it features serious traction fit for snowy and icy conditions. The ­insulated interior is like a sleeping bag for your foot, keeping cold out and warmth in, and the plush faux-fur lining brings the shoe’s comfort factor to a whole new level, so it’s perfect for après hangs that last into the wee hours. One tester raved that these were some of the coziest shoes she’s ever explored in.

Birkenstock Bryson Shearling ($220)

Nothing says recovery like soft shearling. Slip on the high-top Brysons with the leather pull tabs and enjoy your adventures in style without worrying your feet will get cold. The fleece lining kept us warm down to temperatures well below freezing. You can’t go wrong with any of the three neutral colors.

Rossignol Après-Ski ($150)

We’re pretty sure this boot is a gift from the après gods. We love the cinchable speed laces, which make it easy to slip on and off one-handed, whether you’re changing standing up in the parking lot or hurrying to grab a post-run beer. The plush upper and cushioned midsole make them ultracomfortable, and the extra-supportive inserts allow you to stand around the fire pit for hours without suffering sore feet the next day.

Kodiak Moncton ($180)

Those with hot feet will appreciate this breathable-leather insulated boot, which one tester found to be extremely wicking—it’s as comfortable to wear in the toasty indoors as in the frigid outdoors. A pair of eyelets at the ankle allow you to lace the boots all the way up. Add to that the undeniable appeal of classic lived-in leather and, well, you can thank us later.

On Cloudrock Edge Raw ($250)

On’s new winter shoe perfectly marries style and tech. It’s great for those who like a futuristic aesthetic but want ­something slimmer than a Moon Boot. A plastic plate in the midsole is designed to maximize forward propulsion, resulting in a smooth walking stride. Plus, the boot is fully waterproof and sustainably made, with 40 percent recycled content and no dyes.

Vans Mountain Mule MTE Slides ($60)

All successful ski trips involve a heavenly, cushioned cabin slipper, and this luxurious model raises the style standard for the genre. We love that it’s ­water-resistant, insulated, and equipped with a rubber snow-boot outsole for quick, slip-free missions to the hot tub. The ­grippy leather footbed ensures it’ll reliably stay on your foot despite the open-back design.

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Bowflex SelectTech 2080 Adjustable Barbell with Curl Bar ($599)

What makes this rig stand out is fast and easy weight swapping: set the barbell on the weight stacks and adjust the dial to your desired setting, from 20 to 80 pounds. The square plates make a stable platform for both over-and underhand push-ups on the ground.

Arc’teryx Quadra Crew Neck Long Sleeve Shirt ($69)

Even in summer, it’s important to warm up your body before diving into a workout. This lightweight long sleeve lets you do that without overheating.

Handful Adjustable Bra ($54)

This medium-support number fits every kind of body. It offers three strap configurations—straight, crossback, and halter— and sturdy padding that’s easy to remove. The polyester-spandex blend is so soft you’ll forget you’re wearing a bra at all.

Inov8 F-Lite 235 V3 Shoes ($140)

These kicks’ lightweight knit upper, foot-hugging elastic mesh liner, and flexible sole create a natural feel but doesn’t sacrifice grip or durability. The sturdy, supportive toe box is handy for intense strength training.

Roka Cade Prescription Glasses (from $225)

Roka’s stylish prescription frames stay put during sweaty workouts, thanks to grippy nose pads and arms that don’t apply unwanted pressure.

Under Armour Play Up Wrapback Hat ($28)

This cap’s nearly backless design—it has a thin strip of fabric around the base of the skull, connected by snaps—accommodates a variety of head shapes.

Tracksmith Van Cortlandt Grand Shorts ($65)

Loose, breathable performance mesh makes these track shorts great for HIIT workouts. The four-inch inseam and waist-high rise keeps everything covered during weighted squats.

Hydro Flask Trail Series Lightweight Standard Mouth Bottle ($40)

Hydro Flask’s lightest stainless-steel bottle has all the features we love, like durability and insulation, but in a slimmer shape that’s easier to handle on the move.

Feetures Elite Max Cushion No Show Tab Socks ($16)

These socks are some of the most comfortable we’ve tested. Thick recycled-polyester fabric cushions your feet, and a secure heel tab keeps them from slipping down.

Lululemon Double Roller Mini ($38)

Save space in your gear closet with this two-in-one ten-inch foam roller. The outside has a mellow pattern for arms and legs, while the inside hides a removable core tube with a more aggressive shape that lets you attack your back muscles.

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Mountain Hardwear �ѱ��’s Tutka Warm Pants ($125)

Made of stretchy twill and a brushed interior, the Tutkas look like khakis and feel plush, but they offer work-pants durability.

Tenaya Mastia Shoes ($200)

An aggressive shoe isn’t usually this comfy out of the box. And its asymmetrical last performs: toeing, edging, and heel hooks all feel solid.

CamelBak Octane 25 70 Oz Hydration Pack ($145)

This smart 25-liter hauler has a two-liter reservoir and room for food and layers.

Backcountry Double Dyno �´dz����’s Climbing Pants ($110)

Testers liked the Double Dyno’s�� stretch and deep pockets, and how it fit a variety of hips while leaving room for leggings underneath.

La Sportiva TX Guide Approach Shoes ($159)

Rubber outsoles can make approach shoes stiff and uncomfortable after more than an hour of use. But the TX Guides kept our feet happy because they have virtually no break-in period. Credit the cushy heel padding and four-millimeter OrthoLite insoles.

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Arc’teryx Motus AR Hoodie ($99)

At 5.5 ounces, this ultrasoft polyester midweight is lighter than similar models and kept us from overheating on approaches to the crag. The high neck and thumb loops boost coverage.

Black Diamond Circuit Crash Pad ($150)

Style points are what won us over, but there’s far more to love about the Circuit than just its flash. At less than nine pounds, it’s one of the lighter straight-hinge models on the market.

Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Hybrid Hoodie ($300)

This 700-fill puffy weaves the face, back, and baffles from the same fabric. The upshot: better range of movement and heat retention. Plus, its pockets sit above a harness for sport days.

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The world of wellness products is vast and confusing. In our new series, Well Spent,�����ϳԹ�����staffers��recommend the hidden gems that they’re unabashedly obsessed with.

Whenever I make a purchase, a trail of spreadsheets,��notes, and bookmarks usually leads to that moment. Last summer��the object of my��fixation was pillows. I had upgraded my mattress the year before��because of��nagging neck pain, ditching my $80 hard-as-brick mattress in a box for��a “proper” $400 model. This provided some relief, but I was still waking up with unexplainable stiffness. After a bit of��Googling, I learned that the lingering aches could also be caused by my pillow.

For months��I waded through reviews from ��and��, saving dozens of options to online shopping carts. I even asked my mom about my childhood pillows after deducing that the pain didn’t start until after I moved out. (They were some��variety of Macy’s down alternative.)��But the decision fatigue was paralyzing—as was the idea of dropping a hundred bucks on an��item I wasn’t convinced about.

Then��a friend suggested I visit a local store in Santa Fe called , a family-run company that specializes in mattresses, bedding, and pillows created with natural fibers, which they also sell online.��I walked in the��next day,��and��after telling the woman at the counter what I was looking for, I laid down on a she prescribed. It featured two fillings—a layer of soft, comfortable wool on top of beanbag-like��buckwheat hulls—encased in smooth sateen made from organic cotton. After about six minutes of��being cradled in the pillow’s slight sink, I threw down $90 to take it home, sold on its instant proof of comfort and solid neck support.

In the ten��months since, my daily neck pain has completely dissipated. The buckwheat hulls provide��better ventilation than other materials, meaning no head sweats—even in the dead of summer.��The company recommends removing some of the hulls to get the loft that’s perfect for you (and to��save those��you��don’t use at first��to��give your pillow some new life down the line). It took me some time to get used to fluffing��my pillow, but��once I found the��perfect distribution of hulls, it felt like the pillow was custom-fitted to my head and spine. (Of course,��while this pillow helped ease my discomfort, it’s certainly not a cure-all for more serious afflictions—see your doctor if you have chronic neck pain.)

At the end of my��quest for the best pillow, it turned out my pile of research amounted to nothing more than too many options. While that probably won’t change my ways, it was a��reminder that sometimes a personal recommendation��trumps weeks of online research.��

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As a planning nerd, I enjoy activities that others bristle at. For example, this year I didn’t just commit to one New Year’s resolution��but 20. (It’s called , y’all!) One of my goals is to rewrite my bucket list, and with all travel plans canceled for the foreseeable future, I now have plenty of time to do so. The list isn’t limited to travel—there are life events I hope to experience, such as getting married and bouldering a V7, that will take up a permanent residence until I see them through—but I think some of us adventurous types��feel the urge��to accomplish feats, like climbing Mount Everest or stepping foot on all seven continents, without necessarily reflecting on if that’s actually what we want. I’m guilty of this as much as the next person.

In the past, when working on my dream file, I’ve Googled things like “bucket-list ideas” rather than thinking things��through myself. (As you can imagine, I ended up with items like “walk across hot coals” and “scream like a gladiator inside the Colosseum,” neither of which I have the faintest desire to do.) In this day and age of travel, which has been marked by overtourism and massive carbon emissions, we need to acknowledge that not every single destination��on the planet��can or should be on the agenda. With the future of travel uncertain—especially the question of —reflecting on our current dreams might help us to re-prioritize. We have to get choosy��about where��we’ll go and even the modes of travel we’ll participate in, and living through this pandemic is making these��crystal clear.��So��whip out a red pen, and get ready to edit your own bucket list. This step-by-step guide will help you to pare it down to the places that really matter to you.��

How to Get Started

If you’ve compiled a physical bucket list in the past, find it. If this is your first time putting one together, decide��where to keep��it. I have the utmost respect for the yellowing paper list, but I prefer to��use a website called to record all my to-dos, thoughts, and dreams. I love the site’s visual capabilities��and that it also exists as a phone app. As an evangelist of����(the bestselling productivity book by David Allen), I subscribe to the methodology of having a single dashboard for my��entire��life. In addition to my bucket list, I use Notion to store items like work projects, my 20 New Year’s resolutions, my shopping lists, and notes from books.��

Once you have your list in front of you, do a few��read-throughs, and cross off��anything that doesn’t utterly thrill you. Next, spend a good 20 or 30 minutes brainstorming new ideas. My favorite technique is the good ol’ mind map. Consider all areas of your life—relationships, hobbies, work, travel, health, finances, spirituality—and write out as many dreams as you can think of for each one,��whether it’s improving communication with your partner by learning about the five love languages, getting your sport-specific guide certification, achieving financial independence, or starting a prayer journal.��Then��make a list of your interests—a period of history, a type of food, a landscape, or a culture—and find experiences that tap into them. If you’re a foodie and haven’t been to Italy, you may want to��plan a trip to the island of Sardinia��to . When you feel like you’ve exhausted all your ideas, log off, and sleep on it (seriously).

Find Inspiration

The next phase of crafting a kickass life list is the most fun: get inspired! If you’ve ever cut out images from magazines or created a mood board,��you know what I’m talking about. Select a handful of sources, and spend a few days or weeks living vicariously through them. Think: movies and TV shows, books that dive deep into a single destination, magazines, social-media accounts, travel blogs, and even conversations with friends about their own trips. Don’t neglect your own backyard, either. There’s this societal understanding of a bucket-list trip being a lavish adventure to a far-off destination, but a true explorer is curious about their��own surroundings. Take a scroll through Yelp, search for interesting locales��in your state or those nearby, and expand your horizons in terms of what qualifies for your list.

Allow yourself to follow your interests and go down rabbit holes. The key to making sure this process is fruitful, though, is to set a deadline and stick to it. You have your whole life to organically add things to the list—don’t feel pressure to plan everything out now.

Cull Your List

By this point, you should have amassed a bunch of fantasies, which means it’s time for another cull. If you’ve gone through the KonMari tidying process, the principle of only keeping what “sparks joy” will be familiar. Do that in this context, too. Ask yourself questions like:��If I only had one more year to live, what would I most want to experience? Why do I want to do this?��Would I still want to do��this if I didn’t care about what others thought?��And, for some of us, Would I still be intrinsically motivated to seek this out if I couldn’t post about it on social media?��Remember, life’s too short to invest in activities��you think you should do rather than those��you can’t imagine living without. Eliminate everything that doesn’t pass these��litmus tests.

Revisit It Frequently��

One of the indelible truths about travel is that it changes us. In addition to hopefully making us better people, it introduces us to cultures, ideas, and activities we may have never been interested in previously. Last year for my birthday, my parents took me to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico��to go caving. Crawling around in a dark, wet hole for several hours was not the glamorous vision for a birthday I had in mind, but lo and behold, my browser history is now full of glorious��caves around the world, a few��of which I hope to admire in person one day. On the other end of the spectrum, some experiences sate our thirst and give us permission to cross similar journeys off our lists. Once might be enough for a specific style of travel or a destination: You may realize that you’re not the type to spend an entire vacation lounging on a tropical beach, or that you prefer traveling alone instead of being part of a group tour.��Or perhaps, like many travelers, you realize that the experience of a single place gets richer the more time you spend there, so��instead of seeking out new harbors, you choose to return again and again.

Commit to dusting off your bucket list at least once a year—perhaps when deciding how you’d like to use your vacation days—and give it a quick edit.

Never Stop Dreaming

Finally, we must never stop dreaming, even��now, while��we’re stuck at home.��Make the most of what’s available from your day to day—books, podcasts, and films about grand adventures to provide inspiration, socially distanced chats with friends and neighbors, and walks around the block to deliberate on ideas from your research. When the world opens back up, you’ll be ready.

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“Ew, I don’t want your butt pillow,” is what I wanted to say when my dad eagerly pushed his deflated on me before a long-haul flight to Indonesia��last year. I was at my parents’ house in California for a day to reap the financial benefits of flying from LAX, and they did that coddling thing parents do whenever you come home after moving a sufficient number of states away. But an extra four ounces of weight is a small price to pay for unlimited free nights at the Earnest residence, so I sucked it up (and sucked��the last bit of air out), stuffing��the cushion��into .

A few hours later,��I was boarding for the first leg of the trip, from Los Angeles to Manila, in the Philippines. Settling into my seat, I prepared for the 15-plus-hour��slog ahead with my usual in-flight ritual of unpacking half my belongings: my holy grail of a toiletry kit (complete with ), a blackout sleeping mask, a neck pillow, headphones, my Kindle, lunch from home, and a selection of expensive airport magazines. I was about to zip up my bag and toss it into the overhead bin when a flash of nautical blue��caught my eye: the tush cush. I sighed but thought of my dad and figured it couldn’t hurt to try. Plus, the elderly couple next to me was already so bewildered at my high-maintenance setup that one more creature comfort was definitively not surprising. I slid the flat polyester rectangle out, and, to the pure disdain of said neighbors, spent the next several minutes noisily inflating it with my mouth, then standing��up and sitting down in an��attempt��to find the perfect air fill. (I landed on about 80 percent full, enough for my back and booty to be supported without sliding forward.)��

Like the old saying goes, you don’t know what you’ve got till��it’s gone. Midway into the flight, I wasn’t convinced the pad was doing anything for me, so I lent it to my partner for a few hours. Those 180-odd minutes are still one of my life’s biggest regrets. I became��painfully aware of how bony my butt was, and no position relieved me of that nagging thought except simply standing up. The way my relationship goes is: when I’m miserable, everyone’s miserable, so on the 20-hour journey home, the cushion was all mine.��

Now, chances are, unless you love the butt feel of economy seats, you will still have some soreness after a long haul, even if you don’t have to share the tush cush��with anyone else. But the extra comfort the pillow provided has ruined me for pillowless flights and cemented my need to include it in my bougie travel kit for any flight over five hours long.��

When I landed at , my dad asked for his travel pillow back. I was waiting for my next big trip to purchase it for myself, but now that I’m working from home��and spending eight-plus hours a day in a stiff Ikea rolling��chair, I decided to invest the 30 bucks to buy one.��It’s saved my ass—literally.

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Patagonia Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt ($45)

This was male testers’ go-to climbing top, ideal no matter what the temperature. At sweltering SoCal crags, it felt airy; on chilly alpine routes, it was a solid base layer.

Outdoor Research Quarry Pants ($89)

We tested the women’s Quarry, which has an adjustable waistband, gusseted crotch, and articulated knees, so it fits the way we like: no butt gap! The cotton-spandex blend is ultrabreathable.��

Scarpa Vapor V Rock Shoes ($175)

The updated Vapor V retains the comfort, precision, and flexibility of the original. What’s different? A tighter heel for bouldering and a more durable, form-fitting microsuede interior.

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Trango Gym Cuts 9.9 mm Rope ($90 and up)

The Gym Cuts offers Trango’s trademark light weight and durability, but in 30- and 40-meter lengths—perfect for indoor lead walls. No more dragging a full-length rope across the pads.

Outdoor Voices Steeplechase Bra ($45)

Great for climbers, the Steeplechase’s narrow racerback accommodates beefy shoulder and upper-back muscles, and the not-too-tight band means you’ll breathe easy on the crux.��

Petzl Kliff Rope Bag ($60)

We love the Kliff’s cushy straps and zip back panel. At 36 liters, it’s a bit small for cragging, but large enough for the shoes, chalk, harness, rope, and snacks you’ll want to bring with you to the gym.

Kinetik KiloJoule 3.0 Chalk Bucket ($44)

Crisscrossed layers of stretchy nylon cover the top of the KiloJoule, so you can chalk up without spilling. It also zips into a taco to keep the white stuff contained—a must-have for travel.��

Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device ($30)

A standby for decades, the ATC-Guide is reliable, easy to use, and cheap. Even better, it’s versatile, performing equally well on plastic holds and real-life multipiches. This year it gets 10 percent lighter.��

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Decathlon Climbing and Mountaineering Adjustable Harness ($55)

This no-frills job from Decathlon is affordable but still comfortable to hang in, thanks to breathable foam padding.

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My name is Jenny, and I’m an efficiency��addict. It started in college when a professor told everyone in our class to use an app to record how we spent our time. Soon it wasn’t enough to know how much I was working. I also wanted to know how well I was working. Four years later, I now spend my downtime devouring the latest wisdom from writers like Tim Ferriss and Marie Kondo.

My most recent obsession is Daniel Pink’s . Pink outlines what he refers to as the hidden pattern of everyday life—the idea that each of us has a unique “trough,” a specific time during
the day when our energy and mood severely flag. While there’s no avoiding it, Pink believes that we can maximize our productivity by planning around it. Step one is recording your behavior in a daily time tracker for a week to find out when your low point occurs. Every 90 minutes beginning at 7 A.M., you answer three questions: What am I doing? How mentally alert do I feel? How energetic am I? My data showed a clear dip beginning between 3 and 4 P.M. and bottoming out at 5:30. In other words, my peak hours are 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.

Once you identify your trough, Pink offers a few suggestions that anyone can use to make better use of their time. (For example, many of us waste our most productive morning hours on e-mail.) But I wanted to truly optimize my daily schedule. To that end, I devised a three-week test. In the first week, I worked during my trough. In the second, I scheduled my lunch break for that time. In the third, I took an hourlong lunch at 12:30 and a couple of ten-minute breaks at other points. I kept a strict journal, and what at first felt like a highly subjective experiment yielded some surprisingly useful results.

Week One

Working during my trough period is something I’ve done my whole life, and it’s exhausting. By 4 P.M., I often have to talk myself into moving forward with a project. Before the test, I’d scroll through Twitter or chat with colleagues on Slack. But now I had a rule: no unsched­uled breaks. So I slogged on. By Thursday, I’d resorted to buying a fancy face mist to spray myself during my afternoon slump. It didn’t help me focus, but according to my notes, it sure felt nice.

Week Two

During the second phase of my test, time flew by. I aimed to check off all my most demanding tasks (drafting reports, analyzing data, writing proposals) by 4 P.M. Then I took a break, leaving the more mundane stuff on my to-do list (responding to e-mail, finding photos for account) for the end of the day. I tried several break strategies: going to the climbing gym, practicing yoga at home, running errands, and taking a nap. It was blissful, but my brain was still foggy afterward. I often found myself staying late at the office, because it took me longer to get back in the zone.

Week Three

Taking my lunch around noon felt like a disruption—it cut my morning flow in half. But the ten-minute breaks were lifesavers. Preparing and eating a healthy snack, taking a walk around the building, and popping into co­workers’ offices to chat were the practices I found most restorative. If you don’t have a flexible office culture, add your breaks to your calendar and treat them as seriously as a meeting. As Pink writes: “What gets scheduled gets done.”

The Verdict

I’ve stuck with the schedule from week two, with a minor tweak—I work uninterrupted until midafternoon, then take an out-of-office break around three. (Breaking an hour earlier gives me time to settle back in.) The workday passes much more quickly than it did when I forced myself to take lunch at 12:30, which completely zapped my productivity. This entire process has been great, but I know I’ll be restless again soon. Anyone read any life-changing books lately?

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I love working in an office where my colleagues tend to come in late on powder days or head to the climbing gym at lunch. But another great joy of my job is owning the keys to the castle—that is, the password to . Because I’m on the social photo platform for a living, I see a lot of posts. Over the past two years, I’ve learned a thing or two about what makes a good one. Here are six best practices to follow.

#1. Forget the Fancy Equipment

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: The best adventure tool is the one in your pocket. If you’re among the�� who owns a smartphone, you already have access to an extremely capable camera. In addition to the 12-plus-megapixel image resolution and 4K video, today’s phones put all the apps you need for editing right at your fingertips.

#2. Cultivate a Style

You can probably identify images taken by your favorite Instagram photographers without even seeing their name attached. That’s because they’ve developed their own unique aesthetic. A few examples of pros who do this well are (stunning natural landscapes), (reviving candid film snapshots), and (best use of the color orange). Having a unique style doesn't have to mean creating the same composition or using the same filter or settings for every shot. But those elements—along with color, subject matter, and mood—all play into developing your own photographic perspective.

#3. Don’t Overedit

When you’re scrolling through your photos back at home, approach the editing process with some critical distance. Go through your images quickly, and select only a few to put through the wringer. Once you’ve narrowed down the number of pictures you want to ’gram, set a timer. Seriously. Give yourself ten minutes to edit each shot, and then get up and do something else. Chances are you got overzealous and were too heavy-handed. Having a fresh pair of eyes will help you catch that. Go back into your editing app of choice (I prefer ), simplify the photo, and voilà. It may take some practice to achieve this carefree speed, but once you’ve cultivated a style (see number two), that will help minimize the time you spend editing.

#4. But Do Get the Important Stuff Right

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There is a caveat to my keep-it-simple mantra: Take the time to perfect the details that make for a polished photograph. A few things in particular are worth an extra couple minutes of attention.

• Make sure the horizon is straight.

• Adjust the exposure if the photo is too dark or too light.

• Crop thoughtfully. If your photo is horizontal, can you give it a vertical or square crop so it can be displayed larger on the platform? Are you following the ?

#5. Showcase Your Best Work

Don’t pressure yourself to post constantly. Put up photos you love, but don’t oversaturate your feed with ten of the same subject or from the same shoot. Being selective is difficult, but your followers will thank you for it. Over time, this careful curation can help bring out your style. Consider using a planning app—like , , or —if you post frequently on Instagram. You’ll be able to drop in your edited shots and see how they’ll look when you post.

#6. Don’t Forget the Words

The story really is as important as the photo. Sometimes it’s what makes the photo work. Whether it’s a retelling of , a description of your latest adventure, or a joke about something featured in the picture, the caption completes the package. And tailor it to the photo; if you’re shooting a more somber subject, be serious, but if you’re just out having fun, the caption can be playful.

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Show the other players who’s best at pulling on plastic

Ridge Merino Journey T-shirt ($50)

Merino: you know it, you love it, and it stifles BO, so your belayer doesn’t have to suffer.

PrAna Summit Pants ($89)

The flat, stretchy waistband on the Summit is ultra-comfortable, and the fit is flattering, flaring down the leg for better range of motion. As a bonus, these double as yoga pants.

La Sportiva Futura Shoes ($185)

The Futura has been our favorite climbing shoe for a while now. The only thing that could possibly make it better? A women’s version, which came out this year and features a narrower heel and snugger fit for low-volume feet. And the new shape doesn’t rob the Futura of all the capability that made us fall for the men’s shoe.

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Petzl GriGri+ Belay Device ($150)

We stand behind the GriGri+ as the most foolproof belay device. It’ll lock off and stop the rope if your belayer accidentally yards on the lowering handle, so you can entrust almost any gymgoer to give you a catch without fear of decking.

Petzl Selena Harness ($70)

The Selena is designed for women, meaning it fits easily over the hips and snugly around the bottom. The price is reasonable without cheaping out on fit, comfort, or style. (For dudes, there’s the Sama.)

Static Climbing Waxed Canvas Chalk Bucket ($62)

Be honest: looks are a factor when choosing a chalk bucket. Static’s waxed-canvas pail not only looks good, but it’s got manners, too. A dual-closure system ensures no chalk spills out in your pack.

The North Face Beyond the Wall Free Motion Bra ($75)

Finally, a sports bra for climbers. The backless design caters to developed shoulder and back muscles, and the Free Motion pairs perfectly with high leggings.

Black Diamond 9.9 40-Meter Gym Climbing Rope ($100)

For most gym climbing, a 40-meter rope will do you just fine. BD’s 9.9-millimeter model occupies the sweet spot between supple enough so you don’t have to wrestle with knots and thick enough for hang-dogging on a project.

Moon Climbing Bouldering Bag ($68)

Designated pockets for your harness, a chalk bag, and a couple pairs of shoes make this the ideal grab-and-go gym buddy. All those organizational options were enough to reform our untidy ways.

Tenaya Oasi LV Shoes ($165)

The Oasi LV from Tenaya is ex­cep­tionally comfortable, considering how downturned and aggressive it is. And while it’s tailored specifically to low-volume feet, even our wide-footed male tester loved them for throwing toe hooks on the bouldering wall.

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