Gear Anatomy Deep Dives

Gear Anatomy Deep Dives

The Physics in Your Palm: Understanding Cam Placement Through a Fist Bump

This article explores how a simple fist bump can serve as an intuitive model for understanding the physics behind cam placement in climbing. We break ...

Gear Anatomy Deep Dives

Like a Good Handshake: Understanding Cam and Nut Placement Through Everyday Pressure

This overview reflects widely shared professional practices as of May 2026; verify critical details against current official guidance where applicable...

Gear Anatomy Deep Dives

The Chain of Trust: How Your Carabiner and Sling Work Together (A Beginner's Gear Anatomy Lesson)

Every time you clip your carabiner into a sling, you are creating a chain of trust. Each link—the carabiner gate, the sling's stitching, the knot—must...