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Petzl Glacier ice axe review: punches above its surprisingly light weight
By Matthew Jones last updated
A versatile hillwalking and mountaineering tool, the Petzl Glacier does everything well, only reaching its limits on the steepest snow

Black Diamond Technician Leather approach shoes review: soles and sturdiness that give you crag confidence
By Jessie Leong published
The versatile and comfortable Black Diamond Technician Leather approach shoes boast super-sticky soles

Patagonia Altvia Alpine Pants review: flexible comfort for both hiking and climbing
By Pat Kinsella published
Dynamic and eco-friendly, Patagonia Altvia Alpine Pants are designed for approach hikes and climbing escapades

AKU Rock DFS GTX: a hybrid hiking / approach shoe featuring innovative double lacing
By Alex Foxfield published
A fully-featured beast of an approach shoe, the AKU Rock DFS GTX is just as happy and capable on wet and wild trails as it is on sun-drenched rock

La Sportiva Solution Comp women’s climbing shoes review: for competition climbers with specific expectations
By Jessie Leong published
The La Sportiva Solution Comp is a super-aggressive, high-performance climbing shoe suitable for steep climbing and powerful pockets and smears whilst bouldering

Tenaya Ra LV women’s climbing shoes review: a lower-cost option that seriously impress
By Jessie Leong published
Comfortable and relaxed, Black Diamond Momentum climbing shoes are ideal for beginners

Black Diamond Momentum women’s climbing shoes review: comfort over performance for novice climbers
By Jessie Leong published
Comfortable and relaxed, Black Diamond Momentum climbing shoes are ideal for beginners

Boreal Ballet climbing shoes review: they may look retro but they still perform well on long routes
By Jessie Leong published
Retro-styled, classic-looking and comfortable, Boreal Ballet climbing shoes are great for crack climbing on big routes and long days
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