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Patagonia Women’s Dual Aspect Bib
Patagonia Women’s Dual Aspect Bib review: waterproof pants you can wear all day

By Jessie Leong Published

Reliable, packable and waterproof, Patagonia Women’s Dual Aspect Bib trousers mean you’re well prepared for big days in the mountains

Hiking Trousers
Grivel G-Zero
Grivel G-Zero ice axe review: a dependable hillwalking axe that’s kind on the hands

By Matthew Jones Last updated

A classic straight-shafted axe, the Grivel G-Zero has a plastic head cover that feels extremely comfortable in the hand, making it a great basic hillwalking axe

Climbing Gear
Petzl Glacier
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

Climbing Gear
Black Diamond Technician Leather approach shoes
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

Climbing Gear
Patagonia Altvia Alpine Pants
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

Hiking Trousers
Aku Rock DFS GTX
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

Climbing Gear
La Sportiva Solution Comp
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

Climbing Gear
Tenaya Ra LV
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

Climbing Gear
Black Diamond Momentum women’s climbing shoes
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

Climbing Gear
Boreal Ballet climbing shoes
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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