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The Best Women’s Climbing Pants of 2023

Finding the best climbing pants can be a pain. Women’s climbing pants need to allow full movement, keep you covered, endure heavy use, and let’s be honest — look good, too! After spending months researching, testing, analyzing, and geeking out on everything from the seams to the range of motion, we finally narrowed down the best women’s climbing pants of 2023. Whether you’re planning an epic climbing trip in the backcountry or working on a project at your local climbing gym, we have the pants for you. For those wondering if climbing-specific pants are warranted, check out our Buyer’s Guide and FAQ for the lowdown on why these pants are specially constructed for the vertical world. Also, take a look...

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The VinePair Podcast: Do Novel Spirits Need Signature Serves?

On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Zach Geballe and Tim McKirdy discuss the interesting challenge that new spirits face on the American market, with particular focus on Singani63, a Bolivian grape spirit being championed by Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh. Then, Tim chats with Soderbergh about the struggle to get the spirit into the domestic market. Tune in for more. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Or Check Out the Conversation Here Zach Geballe: In Portland, Oregon, I’m Zach Geballe. Tim McKirdy: In VinePair’s New York City headquarters, I’m Tim McKirdy. Z: This is the Friday VinePair Podcast. Tim, I’m in a hotel room. It’s dark, a little echoey, but we’re here to bring you the...

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The VinePair Podcast: Do Novel Spirits Need Signature Serves?

On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Zach Geballe and Tim McKirdy discuss the interesting challenge that new spirits face on the American market, with particular focus on Singani63, a Bolivian grape spirit being championed by Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh. Then, Tim chats with Soderbergh about the struggle to get the spirit into the domestic market. Tune in for more. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Or Check Out the Conversation Here Zach Geballe: In Portland, Oregon, I’m Zach Geballe. Tim McKirdy: In VinePair’s New York City headquarters, I’m Tim McKirdy. Z: This is the Friday VinePair Podcast. Tim, I’m in a hotel room. It’s dark, a little echoey, but we’re here to bring you the...

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The 100 Greatest Kids Movies Of All Time According to Movie Critic Dads

Finding great movies for kids isn’t easy. It’s not that there aren’t plenty of kids films — just the opposite. Right now, parents are swimming in it. In fact, quantity is part of the problem. But finding, or remembering, the true quality is what makes finding great kids movies all the more difficult. The haystack is growing, and the needles are better hidden in it.So when a parent picks up a remote, what do they do? You can rely on your own memory, but too often so-called masterpieces and “classics” suddenly seem dated and offensive today. This is another way of saying no, Peter Pan and Dumbo are not on this list.This isn’t to say parents should only chase new...

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The 100 Greatest Kids Movies Of All Time According to Movie Critic Dads

Finding great movies for kids isn’t easy. It’s not that there aren’t plenty of kids films — just the opposite. Right now, parents are swimming in it. In fact, quantity is part of the problem. But finding, or remembering, the true quality is what makes finding great kids movies all the more difficult. The haystack is growing, and the needles are better hidden in it.So when a parent picks up a remote, what do they do? You can rely on your own memory, but too often so-called masterpieces and “classics” suddenly seem dated and offensive today. This is another way of saying no, Peter Pan and Dumbo are not on this list.This isn’t to say parents should only chase new...

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