Gear Reviews
Lightweight Hardshell - group test
Force Ten Alpine 25 rucksack
Keith Sharples reviews the Force Ten Alpine 25 rucksack. This 25L climbing pack is one of three in the range, the other two being 35L and 45L versions.
The North Face men’s Victory Hooded Jacket
Keith Sharples checks out this mid-weight synthetic jacket designed for cool to cold conditions from The North Face.
Kouba Top & Vector nut protection
Kouba are a new brand to the UK market and Stewart Moody reviews two sets of their offset climbing nut protection that will appeal to climbers on a tight budget.
Edelrid Boa rope
A rope well suited for sport climbing and redpoint projects, Gus Hudgins puts a 70m 9.8mm Edelrid Boa rope through its paces and is pleased with the results.
Black Diamond Vapor Helmet
Need a new helmet? Richard Wheeldon reviews Black Diamond's super lightweight (weighing in at just 186g for a small/medium and 199g for a medium/large.) top of the range helmet.
Edelrid Nineteen G quickdraws
Billed by Edelrid as ‘little wonders’ and ‘the lightest karabiner set on the market’, the Nineteen G quickdraw set is indeed lightweight weighing in at an incredible total of 45g for the 10cm set and just 47g for the longer 18cm set. But how do they handle?
Black Diamond Stance Belay Parka
On single-pitch ice routes or massive alpine objectives, the Black Diamond Stance Belay Parka keeps you toasty whilst your partner battles away. It is filled with two layers of lightweight but compressible PrimaLoft Silver Hi-Loft insulation that provide sleeping-bag level warmth, even when wet. David Simmonite tests it out.
Grivel Marmolada 28 Rucksack
Mark Reeves puts this light-weight climbing pack, well fitted and perfectly sized for long days out in the mountains, through its paces.
Wild Country Pro Guide Lite
La Sportiva Explorer Approach Shoe
David Simmonite reviews the Xplorer approach shoe from La Sportiva
AustriAlpin ovaLock
Rab Xenon X Hoodie
Ben Bransby takes the Rab Xenon X Hoodie for a trip to the Alps in this Tried & Tested review.
Scarpa Zen Pro Approach Shoes
The North Face Havoc Mid GTX XCR
Ian Smith looks at a pair of mid approach shoes in a Tried & Tested review.
Tifosi Tyrant Mountain Sunglasses
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