alpine climbing – Page 5 – Climbing Gear Reviews

Grivel Air-Tech Crampon

Probably the most versatile traditional 12 point crampon available.

A superb modern take on the traditional climbers windproof smock…

The BD Speed 22 proved itself as a great fast and light sac for the minimalist alpine climber.

A lightweight Summit Series hardshell using novel construction techniques but it needs some refining The FuseForm Originator jacket is part

The La Sportiva Cube GTX proves to be an excellent lightweight mountain boot coping with rock, ice and mixed ground confidently and comfortably.

Clothing manufacturer, Rab, has been working with Nikwax to produce Nikwax Hydrophobic Down™ for its autumn/winter 2014 range. Rab’s

Kev takes the minimalist Alpha FL Jacket from Arc’teryx on some technical outings to see if it really is the

Having been one of the leading lights in Alpine apparel for many years, Patagonia’s first range of dedicated alpine climbing

Dave tests out the top notch winter mountain boot from Italian company Salewa A classic upper design, with an indestructible

THIS SPRING 2014, PATAGONIA OFFERS ITS FIRST LINE OF TECHNICAL LIGHTWEIGHT CLIMBING PACKS FOR FAST AND LIGHT ALPINE ENDEAVORS. IT