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These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Rab Ridge Raider Bivi

This has to be one of the more robust and spacious hooped bivvy bags on the market, says Dan Bailey, and if you can make the investment it ought to offer years of good service.

Scarpa Instinct S

Montane Alpine Resolve

Silva Trail Runner Free H - more than just a runner's headtorch

Jöttnar Grim women's shell

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Latest Group Tests

These feature many different product ranges, reviewed by the UKC editorial team

Mountain Shells Around £200

Can you pick up a decent shell for only around £200? We think so! While top-end technical waterproof jackets cost big money, less specialist alternatives are available for lots less. In terms of quality and functionality, our benchmark budget i...

55 9 Feb

Men's Climbing Trousers

Climbing trousers - everyone wears them, but they're often a bit of an after-thought: do you turn up to the crag or the wall in your dirtiest jeans, or brightest Euro-wad pantaloons? In this test we compare 15 pairs of climbing-oriented strides from leading...

60 2 Nov, 2021

One Person Tents and Hooped Bivvys

From minimalist backpacking and mountaineering, to quick overnights in the hills closer to home, solo shelters save a lot of weight and bulk in your pack. With an emphasis on versatile three-season models, we look at a range of options for budgets of...

21 23 Sep, 2021

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Latest Competitions

Open Comp Win a Pair of Mountain Equipment Anvil Pants

Open Comp Win a Rab Kinetic Ultra Jacket

Open Comp Win an EDELRID #climbGREEN package

Open Comp Win a Montane Spine Jacket

Open Comp Climbing Equipment Survey - complete to win 1 of 3 x 6 month Rockfax Digital subs

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Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Inside Ocún's new range of crash pads

As you make your pad, so you will land on it. There are more differences among crash pads than you might think. A look inside the Ocún crash pad reveals that a reliable crash pad is definitely not just a nicely wrapped piece of foam.

19 May

New climbing shoes from Red Chili: from top-end bouldering to multipitch trad

Red Chili have some exciting new models for 2022. From top-end bouldering to multipitch trad, we have something for every style and every climber.

18 May

Tenaya partners with Zara to launch a new women's range of clothing and shoes

Global fashion brand Zara and climbing shoe company Tenaya are teaming up for a product collaboration, launching on 5 May 2022. The limited-release women's capsule includes clothing items, an approach shoe,...

5 May

New Eastern Grit - Pre-order now and free on Rockfax Digital until 1 June

We are very excited to announce the publication of a new and...

12 4 May

Climbing Technology New Click Up Colours and Tuner I Lanyard

The Climbing Technology Click Up is one of the most popular belay devices on the...

5 18 Apr

EDELRID #climbGREEN carabiner range

Enviromental sustainability has been one of the main driving forces behind EDELRID products for many years and the...

6 Apr

Pembroke update and Free Month on Rockfax Digital

For many climbers Easter equals Pembroke. To celebrate this year we're releasing a major update...

1 Apr

Cocoon : Hammocks, Tarps and Quilts - The Perfect Set Up!

29 Mar

Four new crags from Lancashire and North Wales added to Rockfax Digital

17 Mar

Northern Rock - WIRED Guide

14 15 Mar

Climbing Psychology by Kevin Roet

3 8 Mar

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Latest Deals

5.10 Rock Shoe Deals

With the summer months rolling in, save over 30% on Five Ten rock shoes!

9 May

Be ready for action whatever the Easter holiday weather

31 Mar

Trade Show Reports

Spotlight '21

Trade Show Reports from the UKC editorial team

Spotlight '21 New Footwear Spring / Summer '21

In the absence of any trade show this year, we've created our own. Normally, shows tend to focus on products hitting the market in 6 months to a year, but we've asked brands to talk about the new kit available now. In this first round u...

11 8 Mar, 2021

Spotlight '21 New Clothing Spring / Summer '21

Next up in our Spotlight Trade Show is the clothing category. Once again, we've asked brands to tell us about their products that are hitting the market now and they've shown us their best new jackets, crag and casual clothing, running wear and...

9 11 Mar, 2021

Spotlight '21 New Climbing Gear Spring / Summer '21

Next up in our Spotlight gear round-ups is climbing gear. We've chatted with brands about the latest hardware, ropes, harnesses, helmets and every other form of gear. Plus, everything is hitting the shops imminently...

11 15 Mar, 2021