UK Climbing

For UK winter mountaineering, however, decision making becomes more complex. The G-Summits are an excellent choice for challenging winter climbs, offering technical ability, warmth, durability, and the convenience of BOA lacing. If you frequently contend with cold feet (or your partner regularly subjects you to 2-3 hour belaying stints), investing in G-Summits might be justified. However, if cold isn't the overriding concern then that price tag is bound to start looking a bit off-putting. If..." go to full review

The Crag Sender is a lightweight and affordable helmet that performs equally well for sport climbing, mountain routes, winter climbing and scrambling. Its secure fit is for the most part easy to adjust and offers barely-there-feel comfort. While it may not match the durability of pricier EPP models, it offers solid protection and looks like good value at this price.go to full review

We've really rated the Origin VS. Its last means that it should fit just about everyone (no guarantees - do try them for yourself) and the fact that it's comfortable yet still manages to give a good level of performance makes it really appealing for indoor bouldering, whether you're an outright beginner of just a fan of non-crippling footwear. The blend of features, such as the super sticky sole and toe patch, also mean that it's future-proofed for when you begin to move up through the..." go to full review

Helmets have come a long way in recent years. What was formerly considered lightweight is now midweight, and the current lightweight ones have got even lighter. The latest iteration of the Vapor weighs just 155g, making it one of the lightest climbing helmets ever made. For someone that started climbing wearing a 455g Ecrin Roc, this is fairly mind-blowing, but it does come with some caveats, with the main one being "be careful", because great though they are, the modern breed of..." go to full review

So far, besides dirt, there is no visible wear, but I've only been using the Moe 3R for about the last seven weeks, in which time I've done about 20 routes outside in it, and probably a similar number at the climbing wall. I've noted above that the Edelrid Sendero has been one of my favourite ever harnesses, but it has also worn more than any other harness I have used. None of that wear has been in safety critical areas, but more the material they chose for wrapping the waist belt and leg..." go to full review

he Miura VS has been a much-loved favourite of many climbers for over 15 years, and the good news is that the update has not watered down what this shoe does best. It continues to provide out-of-the-box edging performance, which turns into all-round reliability as the shoe softens up. If you've worn the Miura VS for years, you'll no doubt be pleased. If you're someone who has grown up with the more recent trend of softer shoes the supportive Miura VS may be a shock to the system and take..." go to full review

The Scarpa Veloce Lace is a total rebellion against the norm. Going on the specs alone, it shouldn't work for the beginner-to-intermediate climbers that it's aimed at; and yet it does, very well. The key to this shoe's great performance and comfort is that it is designed to do one job well, that job being 'mid-range indoor performance'. This will make it appealing to a lot of climbers, whether you're a seasoned climber looking for a pair of shoes to get you through those high mileage..." go to full review

I've said a lot for a preliminary review but I make no apologies for being excited by the new Rage. So far this seems a well -designed and well-made tool, and it's certainly fun to climb with. Perhaps with the exception of days out soloing grade I and II ground, I can't see myself wanting to climb with any other tool for the time being, and my experience so far makes me want to climb plenty more routes with them! I will report back as I do.

For anyone wanting to see the Rage being..." go to full review

The Eagle Lite Protect Pro Dry is no doubt a high-quality piece of equipment that offers some of Edelrid's visionary innovation in the field of dynamic climbing ropes. It strong cut resistance will allow you to consider a thinner rope in environments where rope cutting is of particular risk. In the UK it is maybe a bit of a niche product as we don't tend to climb on single ropes in the mountains where these risks are much more apparent. Therefore, the additional price tag may put many off...." go to full review

Looking at both the carabiner and sling as one unit, the Pure range is a really good all-rounder sport quickdraw. There has been a marked improvement from the previous iteration which make this a good sport draw to consider. There are some draws on the market, such as the DMM Alpha Sport and Wild Country Proton that are more suited for hard redpointing where weight is not a concern, a sturdier grab-able draw is good to have and top-end clipping action is desirable. But the Pure range bridges..." go to full review