# How Climbing Mag Tests Gear

> Climbing Magazine explains its gear testing process.
- Title: How Climbing Mag Tests Gear · Climbing | Shortify
- Summary: Climbing Magazine explains its gear testing process. Climbing Magazine's gear testing process ensures recommended gear is safe and reliable.
- Keywords: climbing mag, gear testing, climbing magazine, gear recommendations, outdoors, sports, travel, Climbing, Mag, Tests, Gear
- Source: Climbing — https://climbing.com/gear/climbing-magazine-gear-testing
- Author: The Editors
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:07:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: climbing mag, gear testing, climbing magazine, gear recommendations, outdoors, sports, travel
## Gear Testing Process
Climbing Magazine's contributors test gear before recommending it.
## Why Test Gear
We stand by each piece of gear we recommend for safety and reliability.
## How Gear Is Recommended
Gear testing happens through the magazine's caffeinated senior editor.
## Key takeaway

Climbing Magazine's gear testing process ensures recommended gear is safe and reliable.