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The New DMM Ceros Climbing HMS Belay Carabiner - What we've been looking for
We've known about the coming of the DMM Ceros belay biner range for a little while now but it has finally come and we were not disappointed! I just love the... -
REEL ROCK 12 Film Festival Sydney and Blue Mountains Shows Announced
REEL ROCK is rolling around for 2017 and it's a case of celebrating the old and the new. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to call Chris Sharma old...? But... -
Weigh My Rack Toured the Edelrid Factory - What makes Innovation & How Ropes are Made
Weight My Rack were given unrestricted access to Edelrid's German factory and put together a great series of videos. Some climbing companies I would regard as great refiners: They take... -
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... -
When a Sport Climber Goes Mountaineering - Ben hits up a TMC in New Zealand
Walking up to Alymer Saddle. Photo: Jamie Robertson The following article is by Ben Alsop, one of the staffers at Mountain Equipment. He has been rock climbing for many years... -
Understanding Carabiners / Karabiners
For the purpose of this article: Carabiner = Karabiner. Same same not different. It is intended for beginner and intermediate climbers who want to know more about the finer points... -
Gear testing - the Edelrid MegaJul
The Edelrid Mega Jul is perhaps the most versatile belay device going around if you have the dedication to learn how to use it. That sums up my thoughts... -
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 shoes... -
Reel Rock 2016!
Reel Rock 2016 Mountain Equipment is happy to announce the arrival of Reel Rock 2016. Five films cover almost every corner of the globe and everything from bouldering and sport... -
The New Suunto Spartan Ultra! Prepare to be impressed!!
We are fully stoked to be among the first people in Australia to get our hands on the new Suunto Spartan Ultra!!! The pinnacle of GPS multisport and navigational watches with... -
The Latest Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus Smart Solar Panel
Gizmodo.com said - "Goal Zero Finally Made A Solar Panel I Want To Own" The new Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus Smart Solar Panel. Photo: Travis Burke Lightweight solar just... -
Swift Pro Dry 8.9mm - One Rope - Three Certifications
One rope, three certifications. The Swift Pro Dru 8.9mm - the worlds first rope to be certified single/half/twin Who would have thought even 10 years ago that we would be...