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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... -
Chris Burke's Annapurna Summit Push
We at Mountain Equipment (and I am sure the wider climbing community) are immensely proud of what Chris Burke has managed to achieve. Not just obviously with recent events on... -
Suunto want to give you Cash!
Cash back with suunto Suunto are back with Cash! If you have been keeping your eye on a particular Suunto watch of late and need an incentive to get you... -
Successful Summit Of Annapurna for Chris Burke and Lakpa Sherpa!
The cold and lonely summit of Annapurna It's not something you hear or read about everyday but Chris Burke and Lakpa Sherpa have safely returned from the top of Annapurna... -
Why a PLB part 2.
In our previous post the video looked at how a PLB works, how it is constructed and how much level of redundancy is built in to them so even if for... -
Why A PLB Part 1.
With the price, size and weight going down over the last few years and the technology going up, we are continually getting asked more and more about Personal Locator Beacons...