Climbing Gear Reviews

Rab Alpha Direct Review

Can the new Alpha Direct from Rab knock the Vapour Rise of the top soft shell roll of honour? Our

“It’s a Salamander Jim, but not as we know it!” Designed for alpine, rock, and ice climbing, Outer shell

The OR Stormtracker Sensor is a weatherproof and versatile glove that work well for aerobic and mountaineering tasks in cold

Dave takes the new performance climbing shoe from Scarpa for a test drive. “If I could only have one shoe

Robust highly breathable insulation which copes with a wide range of activity levels if temperatures are cold enough. A number

We take a look at the great basecamp stove from Swedish stove masters Primus. Onja is our most compact two-burner

Jöttnar’s über lightweight Hymir is a minimalist’s dream – a superb specialist mountain hardshell. The Jöttnar Hymir has been in

We take a look at the super compact solar panel from Goal Zero Reengineered to be lighter and smarter, the

Possibly the most versatile high-power head torch available but with some caveats for the climber and alpinist. Running with the

The ice clipper has become a staple of winter climbers on routes which require a significant number of ice