Scarpa Omega – A New Generation of Ice-Climbing Boot Scarpa, well known for their double plastic Vega boots (Inferno in the U.S.), have released a new ice climbing boot that claims to be lighter and warmer than its competitors in the field of double plastic boots. These are boots with a waterproof and freeze-proof plastic […]
Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket Reviewed
Patagonia’s Rain Shadow Jacket is a great choice for a light-weight but durable shell jacket that is at home on light hikes all the way up to pretty serious summits. It packs small and is light enough that you have no excuse not to have it. If you are willing to give up some refinements […]
REI Mistral Pant and Marmot Oracle Pant Reviewed
REI Mistral Pant and Marmot Oracle Pant Reviewed A winning combination. The wind was blowing so hard it was rocking me on my feet, the rain so fierce it was a drumbeat on my hood, coming in horizontally and stinging my face. Perfect conditions then to test my new REI Mistral and Marmot Oracle pants. […]
Walkie-talkie Aids Rescue of Injured Climber
A new generation of small, lightweight walkie-talkies such as the FRS radios made by Motorola are becoming more common among outdoor types by the day. More radios among climbers may disturb the peace, but they certainly add to safety. The Belfast Telegraph just carried a story about an injured climber who was rescued because his […]
Petzl Tikka Headtorch Reviewed – Looking dated
Petzl Tikka Reviewed Great little light for it’s day I prefer the Tikka Plus or Tikka XP javascript:void(0) The Petzl Tikka was my, and probably half the world’s, introduction to the world of long-life LED headtorches.This little light has three LEDs that run off three AAA batteries and not much else to it’s credit. It […]