Robert and Trish from MMO speak to us about their decision to bring Mammut ropes back to the South African climbing market.
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Icebreaker Merino Wool Review
Icebreaker Review by Malcom Gowans. “I’ve been testing out my Icebreakers on multi-pitch sport routes, wintery trail runs, sweating and grunting while missioning up bushy kloofs in search of illusive trad lines and TACFIT training on cold rainy beaches.”
Continue readingWorldwide warning to users of via ferrata sets
The UIAA – International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation is issuing a worldwide warning to users of via ferrata sets to check the websites of manufacturers in order to find out whether the unit they are using is safe.
Continue readingVaude Terkum Backpack Review
Instead of taking more rest days or doing something silly like yoga, I decided to acquire some items that I though my body would appreciate. These included an ergonomic chair, an orthopaedic pillow and a backpack that fits well.
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The outdoors is getting greater. More people going outdoors, that translates to more customers and more stuff to buy and sell. Business is good.
Continue readingReverso 4 Review
The Reverso 4 looks and performs almost identically to its predecessor the Reverso 3. That is to say that it is an excellent belay device.
Continue readingReview: Platypus Insulator Hydration Systems
If you like your water at a certain temperature then this is the reservoir for you.
Continue readingSummit Jacket by First Ascent
Top of the range waterproof jacket, designed for the most extreme conditions on the planet.
Continue readingReview K-Way Mercury Shell Jacket
When I received the packet at the post office I was surprised how light and small it was for what is a proper shell jacket.
Continue readingFirst Ascent Apple Jacket Review
The Apple Jacket is a windproof, water resistant shell with a full zip weighing in at a mere 95g!
Continue readingQuasimodo Bolt Corrosion Investigation
If you’re going to equip a route, do it for life and buy good quality equipment and avoid a Bolt Corrosion Investigation!
Continue readingReview: First Ascent 5-in1 Poncho
The First Ascent 5-in1 Poncho is, as the name suggest, a poncho with some extra tweaks that makes it easier to use it for other purposes than just a raincoat.
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