Latest Climbing Reviews
Lowa Cevedale Pro GTX Mid review: a rugged B2 mountaineering boot for alpine exploits
It’s into the mountains with Lowa’s Cevedale Pro GTX Mid – a German mountaineering boot well-suited to alpinism, winter mountaineering and more
Cimalp Whymper Technical Fleece Jacket: a mountain midlayer par excellence
We take to the mountains in Cimalp’s Whymper Technical Fleece Jacket: an accomplished hooded mid-layer for serious adventures
Highlander Vulkan Mountain Rucksack 45 review: a reasonably priced, rugged pack for technical mountain missions
We head for the hills with Highlander’s Vulkan Mountain Rucksack, a solid all-rounder erupting with mountaineering and winter-ready features
Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Air midlayer review: we love lightweight gear, but is this top pushing the 'less is more' mantra too far?
A highly unusual minimalist mountain-orientated midlayer
Scarpa Rapid XT review: a classic approach shoe from the Italian mountain footwear giant
Our reviewer gets his scramble on in Scarpa’s Rapid XT, a very capable, suede-made approach shoe intended for climbs, scrambles and light hiking use
Haglöfs L.I.M ZT II GTX outer shell jacket review: A featherweight bad-weather warrior that's impressively protective in even the most challenging conditions
Reliably wind- and waterproof, this ridiculously lightweight outer shell jacket is ideal for adventures ranging from wet hikes and fastpacking escapades, through to scrambling ascents, crag climbs and mountain epics
Haglöfs LIM ZT Flex Trousers review: peak-performing pants for mountaineers and hill hikers, with a price to match
Ultra-light and super-stretchy hiking trousers for tackling technical trails, scrambling routes, alpine terrain and proper tall peaks
Grivel Air Tech New-Matic EVO Crampons review: lightweight traction for mountaineering exploits
We attach Grivel’s Air Tech New-Matic EVO Crampons, technical 12-point traction devices that are lighter than most and provide ironclad hold on snow and ice
