Buyer's Guides - Technical Advice for Technical Outdoor & Climbing Gear
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Trad Climbing Buyers Guide
So here you are, you’ve made the decision and tied into the sharp end of the rope at the base of the iconic route The Eternity at Mt Piddington. But... -
PETZL Grigri vs Grigri+ :Climbing Gear Guide
The Grigri is a single rope, assisted braking belay device from climbing gear manufacturers Petzl. It has a camming mechanism to help the belayer arrest a fall. This cam engages... -
Beginner Climbing Gear FAQs
We get asked a lot of questions, especially by people who are new to the climbing scene about how to buy, use and care for their gear. Below are the... -
When to Double Up - Mountaineering boots: single or double?
Choosing a style of mountaineering boot can be really easy for some trips. It is as obvious for a day trip up to a Swiss glacier in spring that a... -
Unlocking the Volt - A guide to Solar Chargers
The following is a detailed and in-depth look into solar chargers and their components, authored by our intrepid General Manager, Simon Alsop. If you're in the mood to... -
Torches and Lighting
Depending on your adventure, being able to see in the dark might mean the difference between life and death, or simply finishing your book chapter or not. There is... -
Understanding Rock Shoes - Shape and Structure
As I start writing this, I almost feel like a large part of this article is utterly useless. Anyone who has climbed in more than 3 different models of...