Posts Tagged ‘Climbing equipment’

Climbing equipment review: Arcteryx Escala Pants

I must start by apologising for the rather short (let’s call it succinct) nature of this post. I’m writing inbetween climbing sessions at Fontainebleau in France

OK, down to products. The Arcteryx Escala Pants

Climbing equipment review: Arcteryx R320 climbing harness

Arcteryx spent 3 years researching and developing the technology used on their harnesses and looking closely at the Arcteryx R320, it shows. Their harnesses don’t look like any other out there! Traditionally, harnesses have always used padding and cushioning to make them feel more comfortable, which has resulted in some of them feeling a little bulky, Arcteryx have used a different approach altogether!

Climbing equipment review: OMM Kamleika Smock and Pant

When we first went to view the OMM range last year I was really impressed with the fabric of the Kamleika Smock and Pant.

Climbing equipment review – Mammut Ultimate Hoody

The Mammut Ultimate Hoody is a Soft Shell, Gore-Windstopper.You’ll start to see a lot of Soft Shell technology, as it is starting to become really popular in the UK. Our European brethren have been fans of it for a long time.

Climbing equipment review: Arc’teryx Celeris Jacket

If you’re like me and you’re struggling to take the right jacket out with you because the weather can’t seem to decide what it wants to do, you probably need some sort of wind/shell jacket.

Climbing equipment review: OMM ‘Classic’ 32L climbing pack

I have a confession to make. Until recently I didn’t have a climbing pack. My kit (and by kit I mean my packed lunch and a drink) has been carried in a cheap drawstring bag, casually cast over one shoulder. My completely inappropriate bag meant that my brother David carried pretty much our entire climbing rack in his pack, which goes some way to explaining my reluctance to splash out out on a proper climbing pack. Eventually my guilt got the better of me and I decided to spend some money. I opted for the OMM ‘Classic’ 31L pack.