Climbing Gear Reviews

Scarpa Phantom 6000

If you’ve been keeping your eye on the ISPO announcements then you’ll know that Scarpa are revamping their Phantom line

The Photon X is Rab’s premier synthetic belay jacket, insulated with PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Active and aimed squarely at the

Some good improvements and a more climate change friendly upper makes the 2019 Scarpa Vapour V a great all round

A pack aimed for fast mountain movers whether on ski or foot the X-Alp 23 shows the crossover of Salomon’s

A nice, well researched guide to hiking and mountain adventures in this wonderful part of North Africa. I have a

MSR’s Backcountry trekking pole line bears their usual hallmarks; robust construction and functional well thought out design. There are three

The Loopo Lite is one of a growing number of über light Alpine/Skimo harnesses that are extraordinarily minimalist. They showcase

As the iconic Microlight series reaches it’s 10th Anniversary we take a look at the great Alpine model. Lightweight, stylish

A great approach cum hiking boot that is super comfortable and perfect for technical approaches and summer scrambling. La

The original Petzl TIBLOC has been around for many years now and is a common sight on guide’s and instructors’s