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Approach shoes aim to balance the many demands of climbers — combining the grip of rock shoes, the support of hiking boots, and features like durability, breathability, and comfort. No shoe does it all, so choose based on what matters...

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A climbing helmet is essential for head protection, guarding against falling debris and impacts. Advances in materials make modern helmets lighter, stronger, and more comfortable. In 2025, many models improved—we’ve compared six favourites. For a deep dive into helmet tech,...

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When it comes to belay devices, climbers are always on the lookout for gear that combines safety, ease of use, and versatility. The Petzl Neox is a relatively new entry into the world of belay devices, and we wanted to...

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The evolution of ice climbing and mountaineering gear has been focused on light weight ice screws and technical tools that can handle steep terrain. The demand for technical boots that can perform in highly technical terrain has increased and La...

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All the harnesses in this review will perform beyond your expectations which is why they were selected; however, we will look at the differences and explain their unique features.

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Sport climbing only requires a few key pieces of gear;  shoes, harness, belay device, draws, chalk and most essentially a rope. This review focuses on six of the best available for the 2021 season.

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Every spring the latest bouldering shoes hit the shelves with claims of better performance, new technologies and amazing designs. We have hand selected six of the best new products to arrive in 2021 and have headed out bouldering to test...

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