UKC Gear – Reviews

Alpkit have been making bouldering mats for nearly 15 years. 2013 has seen them introduce some new mats plus make modifications... [ full review ]

3 year-old Nyah Davidson tries out the tiny La Sportiva Stickit Rockshoes... "I can't quite tie my own shoe laces yet and the... [ full review ]

Sarah Stirling has been 'shredding the gnar' in the Scarpa Gea RS touring boots. "Very free and flexible in walk mode, the Gea... [ full review ]

Sarah Stirling reviews some lightweight skis from Ski Trab. They were good on the uphills, but how did they cope with the... [ full review ]

This innovative assisted-braking belay device from Climbing Technology is aimed at the single-rope sport climber and indoor... [ full review ]

Sarah Stirling reviews a lightweight down jacket from British brand, Rab... [ full review ]

In this review we outline the important things to look for in a hard shell, then compare eight men's and women's jackets we've... [ full review ]

Toby Archer checks out a top of the range bag that allies super light technology (hence the "SL" tag) to enough top quality goose... [ full review ]

Dan and Pegs Bailey test out a selection of lightweight fleece tops for men and women. [ full review ]

The fifth Rockfax publication to cover the superb climbing found on Spain's Costa Blanca was published back in February. Regular... [ full review ]

Dan and Pegs Bailey test out a selection of lightweight fleece tops for men and women. [ full review ]

In this review we outline the important things to look for in a hard shell, then compare eight men's and women's jackets we've... [ full review ]

Steve Long reviews the RescYou, Mammut's innovative crevasse rescue device, which can be used to rescue yourself or other... [ full review ]

This innovative assisted-braking belay device from Climbing Technology is aimed at the single-rope sport climber and indoor... [ full review ]

DMM Torque Nuts are protection devices based on the hexcentric theme. But do they have a place in the current market? Toby... [ full review ]

In this interactive article series, gear guru and mountain funny man Andy Kirkpatrick will answer your questions on gear. From... [ full review ]

Edinburgh-based climber Viv Scott takes a look at modern Scottish winter clothing systems and gear, and reviews his top pick of... [ full review ]

Paul Lewis is a mountaineering instructor with a fetish for metal spikes. Here he stomps his way through a selection of... [ full review ]