The original La Sportiva Testarossa was hands down my favourite climbing shoe, this one is even better. It's sensitive & powerful now with better heel with more support and grip. The shape also fits a huge range of people - wide to narrow.
The DMM Ceros Belay Carabiner is an absolute no-brainer. Hands down the best HMS belay biner whether you're pairing it with a tubular belay device or an auto-lock style like the GriGri. Easy to use, can't cross load and a range of gate options.
One of my favourite things I've ever bought! The Rab Alpine gloves are dexterous enough to easily place screws, rock gear and clip biners or tie knots. Perfect for NZ summer mountaineering or use in colder conditions with over-mitts on belays.
The DMM Flight 45 holds everything I need for a day at the crag. It will fit a full trad rack, harness, shoes, down jacket lunch, rope and helmet. It's also great as a carry on bag for travel or weekend away. Bought it for climbing, but use it for everything.
The Sea to Summit Alpha Pot just feels like a titanium pot that would normally cost 3 times as much. It's crazy light, super tough and the little features like the lid holder, strainer and the mechanism on the handle is so well thought out.
The Petzl GriGri is such a tried and true method of adding some extra security to your belaying. Whether you're a light person belaying someone heavier and need some help, or you're getting a newer climber to belay you and just want to feel a tad safer.
At 405 grams and an insulation R-Value of 4.9, nothing is as light, compact and warm for winter camping! Absolutely love this mat and has saved a heap of weight and bulk in my pack. Used for NZ alpine climbing and AUS backcountry.
It's really hard to find a fault with the La Sportiva Katana if you just want one shoe that cuts the mustard for any style of rock climbing! Indoor, outdoor, bouldering, trad, sport, multi-pitch. Call it "holistic" if you will. I love it!
This is proving to be a really popular boot both for staff and customers. It's robust but still light and just so versatile. Softer than your stiff full trekkers, more supportive than the minimalist light hikers. The more technical fit makes you feel nimble too.
I bought this for a 4 season tent but have used it for absolutely everything else including backpacking cross Europe. it ventilates enough for summer camping but come time for snow and winter it stands up to some hellish conditions.