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Wild Country Flow Clothing Collection

Rob Greenwood and Emma Hill look at a range of casual cotton climbing clothing ideal for the wall and the crag alike.

22 Sep

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Montane's Lightweight Legwear

In hope that there's still a bit of life left in the autumn sun, Dan Bailey checks out a range of lighter legwear perfect for warmer conditions, from running shorts to an interesting trouser/leggings crossover.

19 Sep

Scarpa Generator and Generator Mid - The Ultimate Trad Shoe?

These days rock shoes seem to be getting softer and softer, making the quest to find a supportive trad shoe increasingly tough. The Generator and its mid-cut companion buck that trend in a big way, says Rob Greenwood, combining...

21 5 Sep

Edelrid Helios Harness

The Helios is a definite cut above your average all-round workhorse harness, with nicely sculpted and cleverly padded waist and leg loops that make it particularly comfy without excess bulk or weight. But it is let down a little by the gear loops, reckons Dan Bailey.

29 Aug

One Man's Legacy, by Mike Dixon

"When I started climbing, One Man's Mountains was a must-read book in the canon of mountain literature" says Rob Greenwood....

6 22 Aug

Haglofs ROC Spitz Mid Hoody

The price is a bit of a stretch, but as light alpine-oriented fleeces go, this is a really nice one, says Tom Ripley.

18 Aug

Boreal Flyers Mid

Robust, supportive, and with a decent all-terrain tread, the mid-cut version of Boreal's technical approach shoe is built to last, says Rob...

7 11 Aug

Montane Protium Fleece Collection

In an age of active insulation and softshell it may feel like fleece has been sidelined; but it still has benefits. Here Rob...

6 1 Aug

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha

In the MTN Guide Hyper Alpha, Berghaus has brought together two high performance fabrics to create an ultra-lightweight waterproof and insulated shell for long, hard days in the mountains.

19 Sep

Why choose a Tendon rope?

A long established brand from the Czech Republic who has been at the forefront of rope manufacture and development for decades, Tendon have been leading the way in rope technology advancement. Manufactured at their Lanex factory in the EU, Tendon are also a...

21 Aug