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Climbing Gear Guides

Detailed, experience-based reviews and guides for trad and other climbing gear.

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The Ultimate Guide to Climbing Ropes

Posted on21/07/202501/08/2025

Climbing ropes come in all shapes and sizes. The rope’s diameter, the amount the rope stretches, as well as a variety of other properties, are geared towards specific uses.

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Trad climbing gear laid out on a cliff: cams, quickdraws, nuts, and ropes

Trad Climbing Gear: A Complete Guide to Building Your Rack

Posted on24/06/202501/08/2025

In this part of our series of guides on buying climbing equipment we took a look at trad climbing.

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Woman wearing climbing shoes leads a bolted limestone route at Thaiwand Wall, Krabi, Thailand

Sport Climbing Gear: From Rock Climbing Shoes to Ropes, Quickdraws & More

Posted on20/06/202301/08/2025

In this second article in our series about rock climbing equipment, we’re looking at sport climbing.

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Everything You Need to Know About Buying Climbing Equipment, Part 1

Posted on26/05/202301/08/2025

Buying rock climbing equipment can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to the sport. In this blog, we aim to guide you through the process.

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