Climbing Gear Reviews

Scarpa Rapid LT Review 2025: Your New Go-To for Fast and Light Hiking?

Fresh in and straight off the back of a blistering review of the Rapid XT is the new Scarpa Rapid

Not all the footwear we review at CGR is aimed at letting you climb harder, run faster or endure the

At the back end of last season, I reviewed the Helly Hansen Odin Nine Worlds 3.0 Shell Jacket. I used

Norwegian outdoor legends Helly Hansen are renowned for their quality gear, and their latest Holmen 5 Pocket Pant 2.0 are

Until very recently the SITTA was Petzl’s leading ultralight climbing and mountaineering harness. The new WHISPER has superseded it in

I just thought I’d share a great experience with you all as we here at CGR always like to champion

I’ve used each of the three editions of the SIROCCO® . Starting with the revolutionary orange EPP ‘Mr Whippy’ look,

Imagine hiking, but with an adrenaline-fueled twist. Speed hiking is more than just a trend—it’s a dynamic approach to exploring

The climbing-specific Kragg range from Canadian icons Arc’teryx continues apace. This review focuses on the new Arc’teryx Kragg Cotton Pants,

Minor tweaks make a great all-round climbing shoe even better. Before diving into this review, I should confess: I’m a