Climbing Gear Reviews

Review: Artilect Quandary Peak Hoody – A New Benchmark for Technical Fleece?

The “mid-layer” category is arguably the most crowded space in outdoor apparel. To stand out, a piece needs to offer

If anyone understands the brutal reality of “gnarly” weather, it’s the founders of Jöttnar. As ex-British Commandos, their design philosophy

I remember back in the late 90s, Patagonia (imho) lead the way in modern functional legwear for ice, mixed and

After having raved about the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody in my review back in Autumn 2025, I was delighted to

When the winter “gnarl” hits and the mercury plummets, you don’t just need a layer—you need a fortress. We put

Scarpa has been on a bit of a roll lately, consistently blurring the lines between a burly approach shoe and

Ever wondered how you start winter mountaineering? At CGR, we’re looking at the essential skills and equipment needed to bridge

The holiday season is upon us, and the call of the wild is strong. For the adventure-seeker in your life—the

What was already a brilliant climbing lanyard just got better. It all started on an ice climbing trip to Cogne

This all mountain jacket from Montane ticks all the boxes with the added bonus of using the new Gore-Tex ePE