Light yet solid; simple but effective - DMM's new Spire walking axe and Spire Tech mountaineering axe may not set out to win awards for innovation, but they very competently get the job done. You can spend rather a lot on a fancy axe these days. While I understand the urge to get 'the best', and I'm sad enough to covet a shiny axe as much as the next anorak, I'd say these models from DMM are proof that less showy quality and functionality don't necessarily need to cost a lot. Most of us will..." go to full review

If you have low-volume feet and you're looking for a shoe for smearing, volumes and competitions then the Nitro is a great choice. It's comfortable, extremely flexible and sticky. If you've got slightly wider feet, or are looking for something that has a lot of power on edges, check out the Ocun Bullit.go to full review

The Aequilibrium ST is a remarkably comfortable and lightweight boot that's been in its element on steep winter snow slopes, mountaineering ridges, and rough walking/scrambling terrain in Scotland. Despite a few minor niggles, these boots will now be my go-to for covering long distances in the Scottish winter hills, or for a summer rock trip to the Alps when fast and light is prioritised and clunkier and more technical winter boots would be overkill. In terms of modern design and technology..." go to full review

Since Neon sent me these Speedracks for this review I would say I have upgraded my organization game quite a bit. I no longer have to clip all my wide gear in a chain that will inevitably frustrate me when its time to take one piece off. I now know that every sling in the bottom of my 55L bag is for climbing and not some tangle of knots that keeps my micronuts and minicams separated from my rack. I no longer have a pile in the floorboard when I’m returning from a day of climbing, and I don’t..." go to full review