Quite honestly, the thing I love about the Photon locker is simply the way it feels. The gate action is soft, but not too soft. The twist lock (my preferred locking method) has a nice grip and has never once gotten stuck. Best of all, the photon has a very small nose, such that it fits through even the smallest hangers, or the back loops on my Edelrid Mega Jul.go to full review

We ended up climbing several routes in the Marsupials and a couple on the Red Wall the next day. As expected, the Ultralights performed just as well as the older Master Cams had. The action is smooth and the flexibility of the stem allowed me to place with more confidence in the jagged and meandering cracks in the Marps. Grooves are also cut into the face of the cam that are designed to seat well into softer rock, which is all too common here in Oregon. Overall, the cam has no real downsides..." go to full review

I often recommend at least two ropes: A workhorse and a racehorse. Ropes like the Revelation Dry 9.2 dry are awesome for light and fast routes or shedding the last necessary grams on a gnarly sport project, but a +/- 9.8mm rope is a good balance between weight and durability, and it’s what I reach for most days. But when I do grab the Revelation, I know it’s going to be a fun one!go to full review

Compared to the GriGri 2, the GriGri+ is overall a better suited device for all users across the board.  As an expert who climbs with beginners frequently it has quickly become my assisted braking device of choice after only a week and a half of use. It’s weight of 200g compared to the 170g of the GriGri 2 is insignificant for the improvements in security.go to full review

In my opinion, the best multi-pitch rope out there is Sterling’s 9.5mm Evolution Helix. The Helix, and it’s smaller sister the 9.2mm Aero both have some unique qualities that set them apart from anything else on the market and make them our go-to ropes for multi-pitch adventures. I’ll break them down into the qualities I mentioned above; durability, light weight and hand.go to full review

The latest SIROCCO is very light, looks good and fits well - a major improvement in appearance compared to the original giant tangerine. And thanks to its hybrid construction there's been a welcome reduction in overall size too. I wouldn't want to stand on it or drop a heavy bag on it, but despite appearances it has proved solid and durable. Whilst using the SIROCCO for trad and sport throughout the UK I've hardly noticed that it's on my head. If you're looking for a helmet that's light,..." go to full review

In conclusion, the Edelrid Gambit is a very comfortable and compact harness. Weighing just 340g (+/- a bit, depending on the size) it is one of the lightest fully featured, fully adjustable harnesses on the market. Although the gear loops are positioned slightly further back than I would ideally like, and the excess webbing doesn't always stay put, I am yet to fail on a route because of these things. With an RRP of £130 it has the added bonus of making your wallet substantially lighter too...." go to full review

With the Orion, Climbing Technology may not be doing anything that we haven't seen before, but their verison of the now-standard EPS helmet is certainly a good one. Lightweight and well built, this eye-catching model suits any use from mountain rock and scrambles, through trad days to sport climbing. Though it might prove a bit bulky for use with a winter shell, its copious ventilation makes it a cool and airy choice for summer. As with any helmet, it's wise to try this on for size before..." go to full review

Overall, the Scarpa Instinct VS and Lace up can both be described as all around high performance downturned climbing shoes. With the ability to handle a variety of terrains, the Scarpa Instinct can act as an everyday base shoe for anyone serious about climbing. With a similar look and feel, both models feature power and precision in the toe box and one of the best heels on the market. If we had to make the distinction between the two models, the VS version is much better suited for..." go to full review

On straightforward steep ice, they were easy to trust, required minimal “kicking,” and I felt secure while standing on my feet without any need to “get used to them.” A wide platform and stiff under foot, they took very little effort to feel stable, heels low, and relaxed. To me, it was noteworthy, and worthy of me writing this review: I felt confident on my feet during the very first route, and a wild route it was! In my opinion, Cassin has another winner with the Blade Runner Crampon and I..." go to full review